Celebrate your wedding in the delightful surrounds of Little Desert Nature Lodge

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1 Little Desert Nature Lodge Wedding Packages

2 Celebrate your wedding in the delightful surrounds of Little Desert Nature Lodge The Little Desert Nature Lodge has set the standard for intimate, relaxing and memorable weddings and special events in the Wimmera. Our passionate and welcoming staff are dedicated to making your event one to remember - we work closely with you to create your perfect day. Set amongst 117 hectares of tranquil bushland the Lodge is an inspiring setting for your wedding or special event. Our elegant reception room can cater for up 130 guests, while outdoor entertaining areas provide the perfect setting for pre-dinner drinks and canapés. With a variety of accommodation options available, the Lodge is the ideal wedding or special event venue. Key Features Function room seating up to 130 guests Licensed function centre to cater for your every need Wedding ceremony locations amongst beautiful backdrops Local advice and guidance for photographers, musicians, hair and make-up, MC and celebrants Chef on site to create your personalised menu Ensuite and bunk room accommodation for up to 120 guest Contact us to arrange your personal appointment to view our venue. Little Desert Nature Lodge info@littledesertlodge.com.au Tel: (03) Nhill-Harrow Road, Little Desert VIC 3418 Images courtesy of Thea Jane Photography and We Shoot Photography

3 Ceremony Locations Take the stress out of your big day and have your ceremony and reception in one location! Little Desert Nature Lodge offers the perfect backdrop for your wedding ceremony with a range of beautiful locations - a traditional garden setting with kangaroos on the lawn, Australian bush setting amongst Mallee gums, or by the waterhole under Eucalypt trees. CEREMONY PACKAGE $500 Includes A stunning outdoor location for your ceremony 20 Ceremony Chairs Clothed Registry Table A complimentary alternate undercover venue in case of bad weather Use of resort grounds for magnificent photo opportunities

4 The Reception Our ambient dining room with a stunning feature fire place seats up to 130 guests. You can also choose to enjoy pre-dinner drinks and canapés set amongst nature and the wildlife. RECEPTION PACKAGE INCLUSIONS Function room hire for up to five hours Your selected menu Function room set up Fully set bridal table with skirting White linen table cloths and white paper serviettes Lectern, microphone, audio visual equipment Menus for each table Cake and gift table Tea and coffee station Optional Extras (Price on Application): Additional venue hire - charged per hour White chair covers White linen serviettes

5 Plated Menu Options 2 Course Alternate Drop Menu Menu A: $64.00 per person PRE DINNER CATERING On Arrival (Optional $13.00 per person) Please see Canapés menu - Select 4 canapés Chef s selection of Canapés served over 60 minutes ENTRÉE (Select 2 to be served alternatively) Crispy Pork Salad, Pineapple and Lychees, Nalm Jim Crispy Duck Salad with Sweet Chilli and Garlic Dressing Kangaroo Loin with Horseradish Mash and Pepperberrry Sauce Blue Swimmer Crab Cakes with Dill and Herb Salad Tasmanian Salmon Spring Rolls with Lemon Hollandaise Pork Belly on Bok Choy with Sweet Sticky Sauce Open Lamb Souvlaki MAIN (Select 2 to be served alternately) Peking Duck Breast with Wild Rice and Wok Tossed Asian Greens Pork Lion Fillet with Apple and Red Onion Relish, Leek and Spinach Mash, Roast Vegetable Batons Crispy Skin Salmon with Dill Hollandaise, Crispy Salad and Roast Beans and Cherry Tomatoes Medium Eye Fillet, Potato Gratin, Pea Puree and Honey Dutch Carrots with Red Wine Jus Brie Stuffed Chicken Breast with Mushroom Pearl Cous Cous and White Truffle Oil Three Point Rack of Lamb with Honey Mint Gravy and Roasted Vegetables Vegetarian options and special dietary requirement menus available on request

6 Plated Menu Options 2 Course Alternate Drop Menu Menu B: $54.00 per person PRE DINNER CATERING On Arrival (Optional $13.00 per person) Please see Canapés menu - Select 4 canapés Chef s selection of Canapés served over 60 minutes ENTRÉE (Select 2 to be served alternatively) Caesar Salad with Crispy Bacon, Egg Parmesan and House Dressing Duck Shank Salad with Chill Sauce Japanese Style Chicken Tender Lions with Plum Sauce Mediterranean Tuna Rice Cake with Balsamic reduction and Baby Spinach Salad Stuffed Field Mushrooms with Rocket and Goats Cheese Salad Mushroom Risotto with White Truffle Oil MAIN (Select 2 to be served alternatively) Victorian Lamb Rump with Smashed Chats, Broccolini, Roast Carrots and Burnt Pan Jus Confit Duck Leg with Saffron Rice, Chinese Broccoli and Snow Peas Porterhouse Steak with Chive Roasted Potatoes, Bitter Beans, Carrots and Mushroom Gravy Barramundi Fillet with Rainbow Salad and Mediterranean Vegetables Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Breast, Potato Gratin, Broccoli and Leek Salad Kangaroo Fillet, Soft Potatoes, Cauliflower Puree Dutch Carrots and Red Onion Jam Vegetarian options and special dietary requirement menus available on request

7 Side Dishes Add to any menu for $3.50 per dish per person Served in bowls on each table Steamed Seasonal Vegetables tossed with Herb Butter Creamy Mashed Potato with Truffle Oil Roasted New Potatoes with Parsley, Sea Salt and Olive Oil Green Beans with Crisp Pancetta

8 Dessert Selections Add to any menu for $12.50 per person DESSERT (Select 2 to be served alternatively) Passionfruit Eton Mess Individual Strawberry Shortbread Cheese Cake Lemon Lime Tart with Double Cream Candied Lemon Mums Trifle Sticky Date Pudding with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Crème Brule Lemon Meringue Pie Black Forest Cheese Cake Fruit Salad with Pot Set Yogurt Panna Cotta With Tea and Coffee Wedding Cake $3.50 per person Your Wedding Cake cut, plated and served with fresh cream as dessert With Tea and Coffee

9 Buffet - Menu 1 Premium Scotch Fillet Steak Honey Soy Chicken Skewers Gourmet Pork and Fennel Sausages Vegetable Skewers Fresh Prawns with Lemon and Marie Rose Sauce Choice of 2 vibrant salads Fresh Rolls Condiments, Mustard, Butter, Salad Dressings Salt and Pepper, Tomato and BBQ Sauce $49.50 per person Minimum of 30 guests Gourmet Buffet - Menu 2 Premium Porterhouse Steak Frenched Lamb Cutlets Seared Tasmanian Salmon Fillets Marinated Chicken Chops Vegetable Skewers Fresh Prawns with Lemon and Marie Rose Sauce Choice of 3 vibrant salads Fresh Rolls Condiments, Mustard, Butter, Salad Dressings Salt and Pepper, Tomato and BBQ Sauce $59.50 per person Minimum of 30 guests Salad Choices Bushman's Potato with Bacon and Egg Spinach and Roasted Vegetables, Red Onion, Pine Nuts, Cherry Tomatoes, Parmesan Shards, Chargrilled Mushroom, Capsicum, Eggplant, Zucchini Medley Dessert Buffet Selection Classic Caesar Salad Garden Salad Add a selection of 3 desert $12.50 per person Mini Pavlova Lemon Lime Tart with Double Cream Tiramisu Gateaux Mums Traditional Trifle Black Forest Cheese Cake Grand Marnier Marinated Fruit Salad With Tea and Coffee

10 Cocktail Menu 6 canapés charged per person over 2 hours (min 30 people) - $35 per person 8 canapés charged per person over 3 hours (min 30 people) - $45 per person 10 canapés charged per person over 3 hours (min 30 people) - $55 per person Additional canapés $4.00 per person per canapé thereafter CANAPE SELECTION Antipasto Platter Pulled Pork Sliders with Apple Slaw Rare Roast Roo on Toasted Turkish Bread and Bush Relish Mediterranean Tuna Rice Pies with Balsamic Reduction Pork and Prawn Dumplings with Soy Chilli Dipping Sauce Pork Belly Bites with Sticky Plum Sauce Pork and Prawn Dumplings with Soy Chilli Dipping Sauce House Made Prawn Toast Caesar Salad Cups Spicy Lamb Skewers with Yogurt Dip Japanese Style Chicken and Plum Sauce Shredded Chicken and Mango Salad Cups Stuffed Mushrooms with Goats Cheese and Rocket Mini Salami and Mozzarella Pizza Cups Flamed Chicken Skewers with Chilli Lime Dipping Sauce Caramelised Onion and Goat Cheese Tart DESSERT CANAPES Lemon Lime Tart Mini Brownie Slice Mini Pavlova with Strawberries and Passionfruit A selection of the best Local Cheeses with Crisp Breads Fresh and Dried Fruits with Quince Paste Mini Banaoffe Pie With Tea and Coffee

11 Beverages The Little Desert Nature Lodge is a licensed facility able to cater for your every need. Choose from a per person beverage package or a bar tab tailored to your individual needs and budget. Standard Beverage Packages start from 3 Hour Beverage Package $30.00 per person 4 Hour Beverage Package $40.00 per person 5 Hour Beverage Package $50.00 per person Selected wines include two red, two white and one house sparkling We also offer premium wine, beer and sprit packages to suit your requirements. Bar Tabs Bar Tabs are charged on a consumption basis with beverage inclusions and limits tailored to suit your requirements. Bar tabs may include champagne, selected red and white wines from our wine list, a range of bottled beers, soft drinks and spirits. Accommodation All your requirements are under the one roof when you choose Little Desert Nature Lodge for your wedding celebration or special event. Your wedding party and guests can stay in a choice of accommodation options including 24 Ensuite rooms 16 four share bunk rooms with shared bathroom amenities Powered or non powered camp sites

12 Booking Terms and Conditions Confirmation A function booking can only be confirmed upon receipt of a $1,500 deposit and signed booking agreement. 1. Little Desert Nature Lodge reserves the right to cancel a booking and allocate the venue to another client if the deposit has not been received within 21 days of the booking being made. 2. Should your function fall on a public holiday a surcharge of 25% of the total cost of your function will apply. 3. Clients are financially responsible for any damage sustained to the property during their function. 4. Function room must be cleared of decorations, gifts and all items brought in by you at the end of the evening unless otherwise arranged. Booking Cancellation Bookings cancelled after a deposit has been received are subject to the following terms: 1. Cancellation more than 90 days prior to the function date, the deposit amount will be refunded less a $250 administration fee. 2. Cancellation within 90 days prior to the function date, the client will forfeit the full deposit and any cancellation fees and costs that Little Desert Nature Lodge incurs will be paid by the client. 3. Less than 30 days 50% of the estimated function cost will be paid by the client. 4. If cancellation occurs within 7 days prior to the function date, 100% of the function costs will be charged. Cancellations must be made in writing or by . Postponements will also incur Cancellation terms. Final Payment 1. Anticipated final numbers are requested 14 days prior to the function date. 2. Guaranteed final numbers are required 7 working days prior to the function. Numbers confirmed at this time will be catered and charge for even if less eventuate. 3. Balance of function payment is due 7 days prior to the event. Beverage accounts to be paid in full on the night or before departure. 4. Bookings 2 months or less prior to event date are required to pay a deposit of 50% of the total estimated function costs. Children Children are welcome to attend events at the Lodge. Children s menus are available and a selection is to be chosen prior to the event as with other menus. A limited amount of high chairs are available. For functions who have exclusively booked out our Confetti For the protection of our natural environment and wildlife we do not allow confetti to be thrown in the function room and on our property grounds. Event Duration Evening functions are for a standard 5 hour duration and must conclude by12am. Extensions may be granted where there is the availability to do so, at an additional cost of $300 per hour. Liquor license laws prohibit the service of alcohol beyond 12am (midnight). Entertainment is to cease by 11pm for non-exclusive use functions and 12am (midnight) for exclusive use functions. Function Guest Behaviour 1. Function Guests are to respect the peaceful enjoyment of the Lodge s facilities and surrounds, including the privacy of any in-house accommodation guests. 2. Function Guests will be required to adhere to the Lodge s commitment to responsible service of alcohol. The Lodge reserves the right of refusal of service to any Function Guests deemed by the staff to be intoxicated. 3. No alcoholic beverages may be removed from the function area. Please sign our Terms and Conditions after perusal and return as confirmation. I acknowledge and agree to all the above terms and conditions set by Little Desert Nature Lodge. NAME: ADDRESS: CONTACT NUMBER: TYPE OF FUNCTION: DATE OF FUNCTION: SIGNATURE: Payment of deposit may be made by cheque / cash / Visa or MasterCard or by Direct Credit. Commonwealth Bank, Ballarat Account name: Little Desert Nature Lodge Pty Ltd BSB: Acc no: PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN WITH DEPOSIT: Little Desert Nature Lodge PO Box 202, Nhill Vic 3418 accommodation, Little Desert a guest Nature lounge and Lodge TV area Pty is Ltd Nhill Harrow Road Nhill Victoria 3418 available. info@littledesertlodge.com.au Fax: