About
Chateau Dore is a historic winery, wedding reception, conference, and live music venue built in 1866 and located in the Mandurang Valley of Bendigo, Victoria. The property features acres of established gardens and lawns, providing a country atmosphere just minutes from the Bendigo CBD and 90 minutes from the Melbourne CBD. Managed by hosts Nicole and Glenn Walker, the venue is popular for weddings where the ceremony, reception, and photos can all occur at a single location.
Key features and services include: - Indoor and outdoor event spaces, including English-style gardens for ceremonies and a sandstone Chapel Room for indoor options.
- Reception capacity for 40 to 180 guests inside the winery, with options for sit-down dinners or relaxed cocktail events.
- Flexible catering options including in-house services with vegan and halal menus, or the ability to use third-party caterers.
- Beverage packages ranging from all-inclusive to self-catered with BYO options.
- Included amenities such as planning assistance, round or long tables, white linen, glassware, fairy lights, and a music sound system.
- On-site facilities like a dance floor, water station, registry table, and 40 white chairs for ceremonies.
- Operating hours from 9:00 AM to 11:30 PM every day of the week.