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Description

With its beautiful bushland setting and unique position next to giant sand dune, The Retreat wedding venue is the perfect natural and private oasis for weddings. 

All in One Wedding Venue

This exclusive venue in Anna Bay offers a unique opportunity to get married with the largest sand dune in the Southern Hemisphere as a backdrop. The ceremony alternatives include Port Stephens' local beaches, parks, and the native bushland of the Retreat property.

The Retreat Port Stephens can host ceremonies and reception in one place, streamlining your wedding organisation. In addition to ceremony and reception, The Retreat has accommodation facilities and an in-house catering service.

However, The Retreat also allows external caterers and has a comprehensive vendor list for various aspects of weddings, including hair and makeup, tent rental, entertainment, florists, photography and videography, celebrants, cakes, wedding planning, and more.

Indoor Weddings at the Retreat

The Retreat has a multipurpose event room, featuring:

  • The capacity of 100 guests for a seated wedding reception
  • Versatile table layout
  • A neutral interior, great for adding a personal touch

At this event space, weddings take place year-round, seven days a week. If you decide to host a wedding off-season and outside the weekend, suppliers are more available, and it is easier to get a date. 

Extra Perks of the Retreat Weddings

When you book a Retreat for your wedding day, you’ll get exclusive use of the venue and total privacy. Moreover, the accommodation at the Retreat is self-contained and can host up to 70 people. 

Additional facilities at the Retreat that improve your entire wedding experience and stay are a kids' playground, salt water pool, campfires, etc.

Discuss the booking details and wedding package inclusions with the manager at the Retreat.

Overview of The Retreat Port Stephens

Wedding Venue Type
Unique Venue
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
100
Reception Capacity
100
Wedding Venue Accommodation
Sleeps No. of People
91
Bridal Suite
Standard Room

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Dancefloor available
Sound system available
Wedding arbour available

Wedding Venue Details

Ballroom
Landscaped gardens
Exclusive use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Outdoor Reception Space
In-house wedding coordinator
On-site parking
Water view

Wedding Catering

In-house catering
External catering permitted
No corkage charge for own alcohol
Bar

Reviews for The Retreat Port Stephens
(6)

Peter O'Brien
Wedding: April
April 2024
Outstanding venue for wedding
Outstanding venue for wedding
Tim Wilkinson
Happy couple married in April
April 2024
what a great location and set up it was!
Excellent location. Booked the place out for my wedding and everyone commented what a great location and set up it was!
Gav L
Happy couple married in April
April 2024
a beautiful leafy natural wedding
We had our wedding here on the weekend and couldn't be happier. If you want a beautiful leafy natural wedding where everyone can stay on site this is the place for you. I'd also highly recommend venturing out into the dunes because ours look fantastic!!
Gaye
Wedding: April
April 2024
It was a fantastic venue
Had my niece's wedding at the Retreat last month - and booked all the accommodation for the guests. It was a fantastic venue, the accommodation was neat and clean, and the rural location was great for a wedding and for wedding photos (and particularly the dunes backdrop). The staff were extremely helpful - even to the point of giving my sister and I a lift back to Newcastle airport (thank you Nell). Would thoroughly recommend the venue for a special event. Gaye E
Rachael Hillman
Happy couple married in April
April 2024
We had our wedding here and it was AMAZING!
We had our wedding here and it was AMAZING! The property is in a beautiful location among the trees and the sand dunes literally next door gave us a great backdrop for our photos. Having the ability to arrange all of our own catering and BYO booze saved us a lot of money. We loved having all of our guests stay on the property with us and it made for a great weekend getaway for all. The staff were so helpful and were always there to help if needed
Sarah Reid-Anderson
Wedding: April
April 2024
very impressed by the facilities and the staff.
We spent a weekend at The Retreat for my cousin's wedding the other week. We all had an absolutely fantastic time and were very impressed by the facilities and the staff. While at the wedding, I lost my phone and the staff were incredibly helpful and kind. When I got home 4 days later, I managed to track the phone back to the venue and the staff went searching for it and found it. They were very accommodating and mailed it back to me. I highly recommend this venue!

Location & Contact Details for The Retreat Port Stephens

Wedding Venue Address

4302 Nelson Bay Rd, Anna Bay, Port Stephens Council, 2316, New South Wales, Australia

Nearest Town

Anna Bay

Nearest Train Station

Newcastle

Nearest Airport

Newcastle Airport

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