Team Building - Yarra Valley, Woodend & the Macedon Ranges

ACE Comments:

A sole occupancy venue located in a tranquil setting with amazing food. An opportunity to relax and get back to nature. Excellent spaces for both indoor and outdoor team building activities, including an undercover tennis court area.

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 70 mins
Group Size:
Day: 60
Stay: 28 rooms that can be twin shared
ACE rating: *****
Privacy and serenity with old world charm.

ACE Comments:
The 'Balgownie Experience' combines amazing food with scenic views and excellent facilities. This beautiful venue features rammed earth walls and has excellent spaces for outdoor activities. The conference room has bi-fold doors allowing for an inside/outside experience whilst conferencing. 

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 60 mins
Group Size:
Day: 196 cabaret or 160 theatre
Stay: 69 rooms, can accommodate up to 134 delegates
ACE rating: *****
Excellent facilities in a stunning location 

ACE Comments:
Beautifully presented and completely redeveloped this superb venue is ideal for conferencing. There are magnificent views and excellent outdoor areas for a wide variety of team building activities. Many conference rooms and break out areas allows for flexibility for a range of group sizes. A purpose built theaterette is ideal for showing movies created in the Director's Cut activity. 

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 75 mins
Group Size:
Day: 300 theatre style or 180 cabaret
Stay: 80 rooms that can be twin shared
ACE rating: *****
Ideal for conferencing

ACE Comments:

Purpose built conference centre with excellent indoor and outdoor spaces for team building. Country hospitality with sensational food. Suitable for large and small conferences.

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 60 mins
Group Size:
Day: 100
Stay: 71 single rooms, up to 130 twin share
ACE rating: *****
Country hospitality with great food

ACE Comments:

Sensational purpose builit conference centre with views of Mt Buller. Excellent outdoor spaces suitable for a wide variety of team activities.

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 2.5 hours
Group Size:
Day: 200 theatre or 150 cabaret
Stay: 42 rooms and 12 chalets. Can accommodate up to 100
ACE rating: *****
Great leisure and conferencing facilities 

ACE Comments:

A sensational country style venue with friendly staff that make you feel part of their family. A charming and rustic property offering seclusion and sole occupancy for groups of 25 or more. Perfect for outdoor team building activities on their huge picturesque property. Equally suited to indoor sessions and evening events.

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 55 mins
Group Size:
Day: 80
Stay: 33 rooms that can be twin shared
ACE rating : *****
Home away from home

ACE Comments:

Think of Vanity Fair meets Architectural Digest then strip away the tension and pretense! Idyllic location, beautifully presented with simultaneously relaxed and professional service and wonderful food. Limited outdoor space on-site but scope for outdoor activities nearby.

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 75 mins
Group Size:
Day: 100
Stay: 92

ACE Comments:

Superb food and exceptional service. Ideal for conferences of around 20 - 30 delegates.

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 75 mins
Group Size:
Day: 70
Stay: up to 50
ACE rating: *****
Country hospitality with great food

ACE Comments:
Nestled in the picturesque Dandenong Ranges & 45min from Melbourne's CBD with panoramic views overlooking the Silvan Dam down to the Yarra Valley.

At a glance:
CBD drive time: 45 mins
Group Size:
Day: 110
Stay: up to 97
ACE rating: *****
Immerse your senses in nature and enjoy the crisp fresh air.

ACE Comments:
Proudly situated in the heart of the pretty and historic village of Hepburn Springs, Grange Bellinzona welcomes you with its elegant heritage style.
Surrounded by beautiful natural beauty and the Wombat Forest as a backdrop, this Edwardian conference & reception venue offers an excellent environment for a relaxing and productive retreat for all.

At a glance:
CDB Drive time: 1 hour
Group Size:
Day: 120
Stay: 110
ACE rating: *****
Elegant historic and heritage style.

ACE Comments:
Warm and welcoming, Grange Cleveland Winery sits in the heart of the Macedon Ranges wine country. With glorious views across our vineyard, the property offers modern, architect designed guest suites nestled alongside our historic 1890s Homestead. Grange Cleveland Winery is the perfect place to host a conference. Close enough to the city, yet far enough from unwanted distractions. Where break out sessions can be held amongst our cottage gardens or along the vines and have the company of our farm animals when you run a team building activity or exhibition.

At a glance:
CBD Drive time: 60 mins
Group Size:
Day: 140
Stay: 104
ACE rating: *****
A perfect environment for both relaxing and productive conferences.

ACE Comments:
With three private event spaces to cater for 4-150 delegates, historic gardens to explore and stunning views of the Yarra Valley, Chateau Yering Hotel provides an elegant venue for retreats and conferences. This magnificent five star property offers 32 luxury suites, individually decorated with fine antique furnishings, 2 guest lounges, cocktail bar, tennis courts and over 250 acres of land for all your event activities.

At a glance:
CBD Drive time: 50 mins
Group Size:
Day: 120
Stay: 32 Rooms
ACE rating: *****
Magnificent views across the Yarra Valley and its vineyards all the way to the Great Dividing Range.

ACE Comments:
Set on 32 acres of stunning Edna Walling designed gardens and natural bushland, Campaspe Country House is the perfect destination for conferences and weekend retreats. Campaspe is a unique property set in the peaceful surrounds of Woodend, one of the most beautiful villages of the Macedon Ranges. The 1927 English Manor House has lounges for you to relax and unwind, an intimate restaurant and luxurious upstairs accommodation rooms not to mention a further 16 courtyard rooms overlooking native bushland and a spacious 2 bedroom cottage complete with kitchenette and sitting room.

At a glance:
CBD Drive time: 50 mins
Group Size:
Day: 45
Stay: 19 Rooms
ACE rating: ****
An historic venue nestled in the beautiful Macedon Ranges with grand gardens surrounded in dramatic natural beauty.

ACE Comments:
Ideally suited for large and small conferences, the Lake House is a tranquil retreat overlooking Lake Daylesford. ACE has conducted several amazing conferences at this superb venue. There are excellent outdoor areas for team activities and a purpose built conference room suitable for evening events. 

At a glance:
CBD Drive time: 60 mins
Group Size:
Day: 470
Stay: 33 Rooms
ACE rating: ****
An iconic venue situated in the heart of Daylesford.