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Sylvan Glen Estate

Private 60-acre country estate with accommodation, reception facilities, and 9-hole golf course for weddings and corporate retreats.

570 Kareela Road, 2579 PenroseView map

Exclusive 60-acre private estate in the Southern Highlands offering weekend-long celebrations with on-site accommodation for up to 62 guests, private 9-hole golf course, multiple event spaces (reception centre to 140 guests, conference room to 30), and heritage guesthouse from the 1870s. Located less than 2 hours from Sydney and Canberra.

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Matt & Donna

100% free and non-binding

About us

Private 60-acre country estate with accommodation, reception facilities, and 9-hole golf course for weddings and corporate retreats.

Sylvan Glen Estate is a 60-acre private property in Penrose, New South Wales, located less than two hours from Sydney and Canberra. The estate offers exclusive-use weekend venues for weddings, corporate retreats, and group stays, with all facilities and accommodation contained within the grounds.

Accommodation options include The Homestead (a heritage guesthouse from the 1870s with 15 ensuite rooms, capacity 42 guests), Scribbly Cottage (320 sqm, capacity 20 guests), and The Hideaway (private suite for two with wood-fired outdoor bathtub). The Reception Centre accommodates up to 140 seated guests and features a bar area and outdoor terrace. A Conference Room serves groups up to 30 for daytime meetings. Ceremony options include outdoor garden settings and an indoor stone chapel.

The estate features a private 9-hole golf course available exclusively to guests, tennis court, multiple dining and living areas with fireplaces, and outdoor kitchen facilities including pizza oven and barbecue. Free on-site parking and a 61-seat shuttle bus for guest transfers from nearby Bundanoon are included. Catering is available on-site. The property is family-run and hosts one event per weekend with full exclusive use of the estate.

Benefits

Why choose me?

  • Exclusive use of the estate

    The private 60-acre property is reserved exclusively for each wedding or retreat.

  • Accommodation for up to 62

    The Homestead, Cottage and Hideaway together accommodate up to 62 adults.

  • Celebrations for up to 140

    The Reception Centre seats up to 140 guests, while the conference room supports up to 30.

  • Activities and guest transport

    Private 9-hole golf, tennis, water activities and a 61-seat shuttle are available.

Rooms

2 rooms for up to 140 guests

Capacity depends on the seating layout.

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Offers

Offers at a glance

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Price on request

Exclusive-use countryside retreat with meeting spaces, on-site accommodation and access to golf and outdoor activities. Choose catering support or use the equipped kitchen for self-catering. Alcohol is BYO, with glasses and a drinks fridge provided. Dates, accommodation and inclusions are agreed with the estate.

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Price on request

Exclusive use of the 60-acre estate for a multi-day wedding celebration, with reception space for up to 140 seated guests, on-site ceremony options, wedding planning, catering, accommodation options and a 61-seat guest shuttle. Pricing is tailored to the date and inclusions.

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Price on request

Exclusive countryside accommodation for families, friends or milestone gatherings across the Homestead, Cottage and Hideaway, with up to 62 adults on the estate. Final house allocation, activities and catering are tailored to the group.

Amenities

What this venue offers

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Rooms & facilities

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    2 rooms available

Technology

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    Presentation technology

  • Stage

    Sound, lighting & stage

Location & arrival

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  • Birthday party

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Reviews

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James
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Guests consistently describe Sylvan Glen Estate as a stunning, rustic-charming venue perfect for weddings, family reunions, and milestone celebrations. Hosts Donna and Matt (and their team) are praised repeatedly for their warmth, organisation, and going above and beyond, especially when weather or logistics got tricky. The exclusive-use accommodation, from The Homestead to The Hideaway, feels like a true home away from home, with beautiful grounds, wildlife sightings, and memorable food rounding out a relaxed, country-estate experience.
What customers confirm
Donna and Matt's Hospitality
Stunning Private Grounds
Seamless Wedding Weekends
Charming On-Site Accommodation
Thoughtful Wet-Weather Backup
Peter Marshall
September 2026

Execelent place for a Wedding

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Felicity Sheridan Johnson
May 2026

We honestly couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful wedding venue or more wonderful hosts than Donna and Matt at Sylvan Glen. From the beginning, they were warm, accommodating, organised and genuinely caring, which made the entire process feel so much less stressful. Throughout the wedding weekend, everything ran seamlessly and both us and our guests felt incredibly welcomed and looked after. The property itself is absolutely stunning and created such a relaxed, intimate and magical atmosphere for the weekend. So many of our guests commented on how special the venue felt. Donna and Matt truly care about creating a meaningful experience for couples and families, and it shows in every detail. We’re so grateful for everything they did to make our wedding weekend perfect and will always look back on it so fondly. Highly recommend Sylvan Glen to anyone looking for a beautiful and genuinely special wedding venue.

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aloha_bear
April 2026

Sylvan Glen Estate is an absolute gem! Perfect for family gatherings and special events like weddings/offsites, this beautiful venue offers stunning surroundings - comfortable accommodations, thoughtful touches, and relaxing atmosphere. A truly blissful retreat!

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Ange Walker
April 2026

Awesome place for a wedding

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about your event.

Weddings and corporate retreats have exclusive use of the estate during their stay, without other groups or events sharing the property.

Contact

Location and contact person

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Sylvan Glen Estate
570 Kareela Road, 2579 Penrose, AU
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100% free and non-binding

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