RAVENSTHORPE ESTATE

AN AWARD WEDDING VENUE

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A 19TH CENTURY HERITAGE BEAUTY

Located on the South Coast of NSW, Ravensthorpe is a grand 19th century home purposely restored to cater for life’s celebrations.

With its 1890s Manor House, Bridal Suite, award-winning grounds, pool, tennis court and purpose-built reception location, Ravensthorpe is the ideal location for your destination wedding, event or corporate retreat.

Guests are welcome to enjoy our property, which is yours privately for the period of your event giving you the freedom to plan your wedding or event unlike any other.

Ravensthorpe hosts a number of functions including:

Weddings
Corporate Retreats
Christmas Parties
Celebration of Life/Wakes
Events

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1800’s

1893 – THE CONSTRUCTION

Built as a family home for the area’s first physician Dr Arthur Wigley Bateman, his wife Anna Louisa and their 11 children.

1907 – THE FIRST WEDDING

Mary Bateman, the eldest daughter of Dr A. W. Bateman, married Jack “John” Raftery on the 30th of January. The wedding reception was held at Ravensthorpe.

1920 – THE RAFTERY FAMILY

Jack “John” Raftery purchased Ravensthorpe from the Bateman family and the property became the family home for John, Mary and their 5 children.

1967 – THE NEAVES FAMILY

The Neaves family purchased Ravensthorpe from the Raftery family as their family home.

2000 – THE RESTORATION

Purchased by Illawarra Heritage Accommodation Pty Ltd and fully restored with the addition of commercial catering facilities designed to cater for the celebrations of the people of the Illawarra and beyond.

2022 – BARRINGTON GROUP AUSTRALIA

Purchased by Barrington Group Australia to become a destination for weddings & events on the South Coast of NSW.

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AN AWARD WINNING VENUE

Ravensthorpe Estate was recently awarded the 2023 Winner of the Australian Wedding Industry Awards for Wedding Venue Historic.

Thank you to our incredible team for all your hard work throughout the course of 2023, to our beautiful couples for trusting us with your big day, and to all of our suppliers and vendors for your support!

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