AN INTIMATE RAINFOREST RETREAT WEDDING BY Spicers Tamarind Retreat
AN INTIMATE RAINFOREST RETREAT WEDDING BY
Spicers Tamarind Retreat
ENCHANTMENT, LOVE AND LAUGHTER
Set near Gardners Falls in the stunning rainforest of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, our picturesque, 18 acre property
offers a uniquely romantic location to make your day truly exceptional. Our forest-inspired, 14 villa hideaway is
perfectly suited to private and intimate weddings, with a focus on providing a completely tranquil and memorable
experience for you and your guests.
In addition to Spicers’ renowned service, we offer the perfect wedding environment - from serene indoor-outdoor
spaces designed to make the most of our beautiful gardens, to award-winning cuisine and luxuriously comfortable
accommodation. With the entire Retreat booked exclusively for you and your guests, you can truly make the
experience your own. Here at Spicers Tamarind Retreat and Spa we would be honored to make your special day
everything you’ve been dreaming of and more.
With a dedicated wedding coordinator onsite, it is our pleasure to make your special day the occasion of a lifetime.
We invite you to come and experience the forests of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and let our team bring your
vision to reality.
Warm regards
Ryan Dillon and the Team
General Manager
Spicers Tamarind Retreat
2018 National Good Food Guide
2017 Australian Wine List of the Year
2017 & 2016 R&C Savour Awards - Best Asian Restaurant (QLD & NT)
within the canopy
CEREMONY
An intimate gathering of your closest friends and family,
your ceremony should be elegant yet personal.
With the soothing sounds of Gardners Falls in the background,
we offer your choice of garden locations or our undercover
deck area for your ideal ceremony.
Includes up to 30 bistro chairs, registry table and chairs.
RECEPTION
SALA ROOM
A beautiful indoor space opening out to and hosting views of our pond and gardens. Seating up to 80 guests or 120
for a cocktail style wedding this room is fully equipped with heaters on the deck, air-conditioning throughout, audio
system, projector and microphone.
Your reception set up in the Sala Room includes tables, chairs, white table linen (cloths & napkins), cutlery, glassware
and Spicers Menu.
VENUE SIZE SEATED COCKTAIL
The Sala Room 13.3m x 5.8m 80 120
WEDDING PACKAGES
COCKTAIL PARTY - $175PP
Selection of 8 canapés
Selection of 2 fork food options
Cheese Station
5 hour classic beverage package
SIGNATURE TAMARIND - $235PP
Selection of 4 canapés
3 course menu
Cheese Station or fork food option
5 hour premium beverage package
TASTE THE TAMARIND - $195PP
Selection of 4 canapés
3 course menu
5 hour classic beverage package
ULTIMATE TAMARIND - $275PP
Selection of 4 canapés
5 course modern Asian banquet
Cheese Station
6 hour premium beverage package
To make your wedding reception to be all you hoped for, our Wedding Coordinator
will create a bespoke package to suit your individual needs.
WEDDING PACKAGES
ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE – MINIMUM 40 GUESTS
A Two bedroom villa the night before the wedding for the bridal party to get ready
with lunch delivered to the villa on your wedding day for up to 8 people
Your choice of an Indoor church ceremony at Little White Wedding Church or a garden ceremony onsite.
Exclusive use of Spicers Tamarind Retreat for your reception from 11am to 11am, including
your minimum required villas with a group recovery breakfast for all of your guests staying
A selection of 4 canapés followed by your selected 3 course menu
Cheese or charcuterie station
5 hour premium beverage package
Brides bouquet & grooms buttonhole by Mondo Floral Designs
Styling & floral concept for your garden party and reception by Love Bird Weddings & Mondo Floral Designs
Pricing based on 60 guests on a Saturday - $31,300
3 COURSE MODERN AUSTRALIAN MENU
ENTREÉ
Prawns, compressed watermelon, olives, fetta, chardonnay vinaigrette
Prosciutto, witlof and gorgonzola salad, pear and aged balsamic
Smoked beef salad, roasted baby beets, buffalo mozzarella, rocket and fried potato
Crisp pork belly, Asian slaw, caramelised cashew nahm jim
Fraser Isle spanner crab, citrus salad, sriracha and coconut dressing, salmon pearls
MAIN
Roasted barramundi, hommus, lemon, pomegranate, mint yoghurt, and crispy onion salad
Roast chicken breast, crushed peas, artichoke, whipped mascarpone and goats cheese, crispy spiced potato
Seared lamb fillet, gratinated pumpkin puree, baby tomatoes, wilted spinach, olive crumbs and a basil sauce
Snapper, roast cauliflower, grains and nuts, mint and an almond sauce
Medium roasted eye fillet of beef, pommes puree, roasted mushrooms, confit onion and a red wine jus
DESSERT
Chocolate Parfait, raspberry sorbet and chocolate sable
Passionfruit Bavarois, chocolate ice cream, gingerbread crumbs
Classic vanilla crème brulée, fresh berry salad and a coconut and lime sorbet
White chocolate panna cotta, black olive caramel, poached pear
Vegetarian options available on request.
3 COURSE MODERN ASIAN MENU AVAILABLE AS BANQUET MENU OR INDIVIDUALLY PLATED
ENTREÉ
Slow braised and charred octopus, miso and eggplant puree, shaved Brussel sprouts, lup cheong and walnuts
Koji marinated beef tataki, crisp oyster, daikon, wasabi, miso mustard, black beer ponzu
Cured ocean trout, yuzu crème fraiche, furikake, wakame, caviar
Lamb tenderloin, mint, coriander, Vietnamese mint, carrot and daikon, hot sour dressing
Pork belly, fish sauce caramel, pineapple, Asian slaw, cashew nahm jim
MAIN
Snapper, poached prawn and Asian herb salad, roasted shrimp dressing
Lemongrass chicken, turmeric potatoes, satay sauce, fried crab wonton
Confit duck leg, congo potato, wok tossed Asian greens, coconut caramel
Roasted barramundi, sweet potato, black vinegar caramel, Asian mushrooms
XO beef tenderloin, mushrooms, charred bok choy, prawn floss
DESSERT
Soft coconut pudding, sticky black rice, coconut and lime sorbet, gingerbread, peanut, finger lime
Koji crème caramel, carrot and yuzu sorbet
Passionfruit bavarois, spiced chocolate icecream, raspberry chilli jam, ginger crumbs
Vegetarian options available on request
5 COURSE MODERN ASIAN DEGUSTATION MENU AVAILABLE AS BANQUET MENU OR INDIVIDUALLY PLATED
FIRST COURSE
Cured ocean trout, yuzu crème fraiche, furikake, wakame, caviar
SECOND COURSE
Koji marinated beef tataki, crisp oyster, daikon, wasabi, miso mustard, black beer ponzu
THIRD COURSE
Lamb tenderloin, mint, coriander, Vietnamese mint, carrot and daikon, hot sour dressing
FOURTH COURSE
Confit duck leg, congo potato, wok tossed Asian greens, coconut caramel
or
XO beef tenderloin, mushrooms, charred bok choy, prawn floss
FIFTH COURSE
Koji crème caramel, carrot and yuzu sorbet
Vegetarian options available on request
CANAPÉS
Mar hor, caramelised pork, prawn with peanuts and
crispy shallots served on pineapple wedge
Oysters with nahm jim
Oysters with wakame and soy
Pork wontons with lime and hoi sin dipper
Roast vegetable tartlets with pesto and goats cheese
Coconut prawns with sweet chilli and coriander sauce
Shiitake mushroom and cashew tartlets
Rare seared beef, peanuts, curry dressing
Slow braised beef, pickled ginger, massaman sauce
Scallop ceviche flavoured with mint, lemon grass,
chilli and lime
SOMETHING EXTRA
Cheese station - $15PP
Charcuterie platters - $15PP
Fork food - $15PP
FORK FOOD
Noodle box of chicken & Asian slaw
Salt & pepper calamari, tom yum ailoi, lime
Vietnamese spiced pork sausage roll,
Siracha tomato sauce
Marinated chicken skewers, satay sauce,
roasted chilli jam
Duck spring rolls, peanut hoi sin
WEDDING CAKE
We are happy to cut your wedding cake and serve on
platters at no additional charge or serve your cake as
dessert with fresh cream and berries in place of your
dessert
BEFORE AND ON THE DAYLight lunch for you and your bridal party can be prepared and delivered to your room as your prepare for your big
day. Your pre-wedding Chef’s Selection Menu, a la carte menu or your choice of Aussie or Thai barbeque banquet can
be arranged and enjoyed subject to restaurant availability.
BEVERAGE PACKAGES
CLASSIC BEVERAGE
Sparkling
NV Biancavigna Prosecco, Veneto, Italy
White
Rocky Gully Riesling, WA
Flametree Semillion Sauvignon, WA
Howard Park Miamup Chardonnay, WA
Red
Cake Pinot Noir, SA
Head Red Shiraz, SA
Rocky Gully Cabernet, WA
Beers
Asahi Super Dry, Corona and your choice
of Cascade Light or Peroni Leggera
PREMIUM BEVERAGE
Sparkling
NV Biancavigna Prosecco, Veneto, Italy
White
Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc, SA
Te Whare Ra Toru, Gwurztaminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris,
Marlborough, NZ
Trimbach Pinot Blanc, Alsace, France
De Beaurepaire “La Comtesse” Chardonnay, NSW
Red
Save Our Souls Pinot Noir, VIC
Mas de Libian Vin de Petanque Grenache Blend, Rhone
Valley, France
De Beaurepaire “La Marquis” Cabernet Sauvignon,
NSW
Gnarly Dudes “Two Hands” Shiraz, SA
Beers
Asahi Super Dry, Stone & Wood Pacific Ale,
Little Creatures Pale Ale and your choice of Cascade
Light or Peroni Leggera
SOMETHING EXTRA
Retreat beverage package subsequent hours = $20 per person
Classic beverage package subsequent hours = $15 per person
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All beverages are determined by availability of vintages at the time of selecting.
Beverage service ceases at 11pm.
Beverages on consumption to replace the beverage package is available on request. Wine and beer are charged per
bottle and must be based on a set beverage list decided by the Bride and Groom 30 days prior.
Special orders are available on request and subject to availability and additional charges.
Spicers Tamarind Retreat management and team will at all times reinforce the principles and practices for the responsible management of a licenced venue. This includes but is not limited to responsible service of alcohol, following all guidelines in relation to the Liquor Act, hours of
trading and noise. All licensed areas and venues must be vacated and closed by midnight. A range of non-alcoholic beverage options are available.
VENUE HIRE
EXCLUSIVE USE OF PROPERTY
Exclusive use of the property ensures your day is as private and intimate as possible, covering the use of the
restaurant and accommodation on the wedding day from 11am to 11am the following day. It allows you and your
guests to feel truly relaxed, knowing that this beautiful, intimate 18 acre property is solely yours to enjoy. As part
of the exclusive use venue hire our onsite Wedding Coordinator is dedicated to managing the day and assisting all
other suppliers.
Saturday & Sunday - $4000 – minimum 14 Villas booked
(Includes a one bedroom Luxury Villa for your wedding night)
Friday - $3500 – minimum 14 Villas booked
(Includes a one bedroom Luxury Villa for your wedding night)
Monday to Thursday - $2000 – minimum 10 villas booked
ACCOMMODATION
Spicers Tamarind Retreat has 14 luxurious villas spread across our 18 acre property
allowing for up to 44 guests to stay on the property. With one bedroom and two bedroom
villas available, we offer choice to suit your guests needs.
We are happy to extend the following rates for yourself and your guests.
Friday and Saturday
$459 per 1 bedroom villa per night including gourmet breakfast
$599 per 2 bedroom villa per night including gourmet breakfast
Sunday to Thursday
$399 per 1 bedroom villa per night including gourmet breakfast
$559 per 2 bedroom villa per night including gourmet breakfast
Check in is guaranteed from 2pm with a leisurely check out of 11am.
Guests are welcome to book the night before or after with the discounted
wedding rate extended for the duration of their stay.
SOMETHING EXTRA
Make your wedding a stand out with some of our optional extras,
pricing includes set up and pack down by the Spicers team.
Wooden arbour for ceremony - $100
Lawn games, including giant jenga, croquet and boules - $50
Personalise your menus with guest names - $2 EACH
Make it a two day event – Pricing varies
Why not treat you and your bridal party to some pampering prior to the wedding with treatments from
Spa Anise? Our treatments are perfect for rejuvenating the skin and providing a glowing complexion for your special
day. Book the couples signature experience and enjoy a complimentary 30 minute hydrotherapy session for two.
TAKE THE TIME TO RELAX AND REJUVENATE
Relax, unwind and enjoy your special time as newlyweds by treating yourself to:
COUPLES SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES - 2 HOURS - $260PP
EXPERIENCE ONE
This Signature experience begins with a 30 minute
tailored aromatherapy massage to release tension.
Once relaxed, the experience continues with our
Fruit Enzyme Facial, an exfoliating and refining
facial treatment rich in exotic tropical fruits, crushed
citrus rind and berries to revitalise the dullest of skin
types. Rich in natural fruit enzymes, antioxidants and
premium fruit concentrates to smooth and revitalise,
skin is left luminous, glowing and refreshed.
EXPERIENCE TWO
This Signature experience is a fusion of massage,
facial and foot treatments to relax from head to toe. A
full-body aromatherapy massage thoroughly relaxes
and releases tension, and our Petit Spa Facial is an
express facial offering a quick pick-me up to brighten
the complexion. This experience is completed with
a deeply relaxing foot massage with bamboo and
spearmint to exfoliate and invigorate the skin, followed
by a nourishing ginkgo and shea nut balm to hydrate.
Please contact our experienced onsite wedding coordinator to arrange a personalised quote
or book a time to come and meet us here on property at Spicers Tamarind Retreat.
1300 194 086 • [email protected]
88 Obi Lane South, Maleny, Sunshine Coast Hinterland
www.spicersretreats.com
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