The event brought event organisers to the Coldstream property to experience its venues, catering, on-site accommodation, theming and transport partners firsthand, demonstrating just how much can be delivered within one destination.
For corporate groups, Stones can cater for everything from intimate meetings and executive retreats through to day conferences, private dining and larger events for up to 250 guests.
The appeal lies partly in the setting. Rather than a traditional conference venue, Stones offers rustic charm, vineyard views and plenty of personality, with the ability to move from meetings to drinks, dinner and an overnight stay over a variety of spaces, without losing the sense of occasion.
Onsite accommodation also makes the property well suited to residential conferences and retreats. The Farmhouse offers 23 luxury rooms and can be booked for exclusive use. Likewise, The Villa provides a more intimate setting of five rooms, all with private ensuites, giving smaller midweek groups greater privacy.
Wine and gin tasting experiences, dining, day spa and a variety of team activities can all be incorporated, helping planners create a program that goes well beyond presentations and breakout sessions.
The showcase also placed Stones’ event partners firmly in the spotlight, demonstrating how catering, styling, theming and transport can be brought together to create a seamless experience.
The focus on mid-week events highlights Stones as an equally appealing alternative to the conventional conference hotel. The events team at Stones positions it as a ‘venue where meetings, accommodation, dining and experiences can all come together in one character-filled Yarra Valley setting. Something you can’t replicate in the CBD’.
