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Come as you are,
leave gently changed

Luxury Boathouse Accommodation, Weddings,

Events & Homewares in Lovedale, Hunter Valley

Rooted in place and embraced by the landscape, Leaves & Fishes is an ever-evolving luxury escape, wedding, event and retreat space in Lovedale, Hunter Valley - Just two hours from Sydney. Unpolished, soulful, and deeply personal - Come to rest, reconnect, or realign, with thoughtful comforts and unexpected details
along the way.

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Weddings or events

Leaves & Fishes is a boutique country escape in Lovedale, Hunter Valley - shaped by nature, steeped in nostalgia,
and touched by quiet magic.

A modern bathroom featuring a freestanding oval bathtub near large glass windows with lush greenery outside, a wooden bench, and minimal decor.

Stay

Escape to our overwater boathouses or The Villa — luxury adults-only accommodation set among lotus ponds and rainforest in Lovedale, Hunter Valley. Ideal for couples, romantic getaways, pet-friendly stays, and small group retreats. Book direct for the best rates.

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Explore

Step into The Trove, homewares store - a curated edit of ceramics, botanicals, candles, and locally made and imported goods for the home. Open Friday & Saturday, 10-3pm and Sunday - Thursday by appointment.

VISIT THE STORE

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Celebrate

Plan an intimate elopement for two or a celebration for up to 150 guests that feels true to you. Our property offers a collection of distinctive locations to say I do and celebrate your way. A DIY venue or flexible, all-inclusive packages available with hands-on support from Kristy and the team.

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Gather

Host your next corporate retreat, strategy day, brand shoot, or creative workshop at Leaves & Fishes. Our flexible spaces offer a grounding change of scene - away from the office, close to nature, and just two hours from Sydney. Perfect for events built around connection, creativity, and
purposeful gatherings.

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Enjoy

We also host public events and workshops - from seasonal gatherings
to creative sessions.

DISCOVER WHAT’S ON

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Play

Tucked away in a secret garden, the Nature and Nurture team have joined us to introduce a wonderful opportunity for play.

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Tucked away in the heart of Lovedale, Hunter Valley NSW.

737 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale NSW 2325

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A beautiful wedding is never created by one person alone. Behind every intimate celebration here is a team of people who care deeply about the experience our couples have — from the way they feel walking down the aisle to the way their guests
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A few days away can change more than you think. There’s something about slow mornings, long walks, fresh air and nowhere else to be that makes everything feel a little lighter. This is your reminder to rest properly. Book your next slow stay
“When’s the best time to stay?” We get asked this a lot. But maybe the answer is simple — now. Because there’s always a reason to wait for another season, another weekend, another time. And yet, some of the best moment
Fun fact. Before Leaves & Fishes, I was an accountant, still am really. 🤓 So when couples kept telling me they were stressed about wedding budgets - I built them a calculator. 🧮 Swipe to see how it works and why I think every couple deserves