Food and Wine

Meet the producer – Scotchmans Hill Winery

When it comes to our producers, we strive to work with the best of the best, so it’s no surprise that we choose to stock wines from Scotchmans Hill, the…

Food and Wine

Adam’s Cookbook – Almond Biscotti

Biscotti is usually a twice cooked biscuit but this is my version of them and they are simply delicious and so easy to make. Crispy, crunchy and a little chewy,…

Conferences

Top 3 common mistakes when booking a conference venue

Whether it’s your first time organising a conference, or you’ve been doing it for years, mistakes can always be made, especially when you’re pressed for time. Here, we discuss some…

Venue

The Estate and its Purpose

With 25 years, comes a lot of change. Over the last couple of years, Waurn Ponds Estate has really begun to make their mark in corporate functions and its individuality…

Food and Wine Venue

The Perfect End of Year Work Function

An end of year function is a great way to celebrate with your employees and acknowledge the work they have completed throughout the year. In saying that, it’s important to…

Accommodation

On-site accommodation for Deakin staff and guests

Did you know that Waurn Ponds Estate offers short-term accommodation for Deakin staff and guests to the University? In addition to our modern rooms, there are plenty of reasons why…

Corporate Accommodation Geelong
Accommodation

Short-Term Corporate Accommodation near Geelong

You may not know this, but as well as being one of Victoria’s most unique conference venues, Waurn Ponds Estate is also available for short-term corporate accommodation bookings from Monday…

Autumn Food
Food and Wine

Why we love Autumn

The days get shorter and the leaves are falling but Autumn is such a sweet time of year. The weather also begins to get colder and many plants stop making…

Regional Victoria Conference Venue
Conferences

A Unique Regional Victoria Conference Venue

Our unique regional Victoria conference venue, set on two acres of Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus allows delegates to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse themselves…

Food and Wine

Summer Ingredients We Love at Waurn Ponds Estate

Summer is here and with it comes an abundance of new ripe summer ingredients to play with, in the kitchen. Summer is a fantastic time to experiment with fresh, nutrient-packed…