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About

Swallowfield Vineyards in Gembrook is a family owned boutique vineyard & estate situated in the picturesque Yarra Valley, located just over one hour drive from Melbourne CBD and is the perfect backdrop for your wedding day or special event.

Swallowfield offers you the unique advantage of having your wedding ceremony, photography and reception all at the same location. The abundance of truly stunning photographic opportunities on our property really does need to be seen to be believed.

With 150 acres of beautiful lush grounds, two ornamental lakes, pine forest, rolling fields and the vineyard – your choice of photographic locations is plentiful. Your Ceremony can be held under oak trees overlooking our beautiful water feature, in our pine forest, or the stables, where

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AV system
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Bar area
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Bathroom
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BBQ
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Bridal change room
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BYO alcohol
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BYO catering
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Camping
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Chapel
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Clean-up included
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Fire pit
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Generator
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Kitchen
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Marquee or Tent
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Pet-friendly
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Water
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Wet weather cover
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Wheelchair Access
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WiFi

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In 1985 the Abela family (current owners) purchased Swallowfield from John Russell for their family home. Swallowfield was originally owned by Evelyn Aylmer Cecil “Bill” Russell, a prominent saw miller in Gembrook. The Russell family had owned the property from 1907 to 1985.

The first vineyard was planted in 1990. Since then, the vines have matured and produce every year beautiful grapes for top end labels and award winning wines.  Over the years this has included Domain Chandon (Premium Sparkling) and Rochford Wines (Terre Chardonnay, ‘Dans les Bois’ Chardonnay and ‘Dans

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Chair

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100

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130

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