2022
Australian
General Manager - Good Food GuideFood Tamarind
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. With a dedicated wedding coordinator onsite, it is our pleasure to make your special day the occasion of a lifetime. Here at Spicers Tamarind Retreat we would be honoured to make your wedding everything you’ve been dreaming of and more.
Australian Good Food Guide 2019 - 2020 - Good
Warm regards, Ryan Dillon and the Spicers Tamarind Retreat team
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.
2020 - 2021
Guide 2020 - Australian Wine List of the Year Awards Welcome to Spicers
Retreat, the home of love Luke Middlemiss Photography
SALA ROOM RECEPTION A beautiful indoor space opening out to 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 and projector. Your reception set up in the Sala Room includes tables, chairs, table linen (cloths and napkins), cutlery, glassware and a Spicers menu. VENUE SIZE SEATED COCKTAIL The Sala Room 13.3m x 5.8m 80 120 GARDEN CEREMONY An intimate gathering of your closest friends and family, your ceremony should be elegant and Withpersonal.thesoothing sounds of Gardners Falls in the background, we offer you a choice of garden locations for your ideal ceremony. Includes up to 30 chairs, as well as a registry table and chairs. PhotographyEstellaShae PhotographyEstellaShae PhotographySoda
Monday and Tuesday - $2,500 Minimum food and beverage spend $11,000. Minimum 14 villas booked. Includes a complimentary 1 bedroom Luxury Villa for your wedding night. Wednesday and Thursday - $3,500 Minimum food and beverage spend $11,000. Minimum 14 villas booked. Includes a complimentary 1 bedroom Luxury Villa for your wedding night. Friday - $4,000 Minimum food and beverage spend $13,000. Minimum 14 villas booked. Includes a complimentary 1 bedroom Luxury Villa for your wedding night. Saturday - $5,500 Minimum food and beverage spend $16,000. Minimum 14 villas booked. Includes a complimentary 1 bedroom Luxury Villa for your wedding night. Sunday - $4,000 Minimum food and beverage spend $16,000. Minimum 14 villas booked. Includes a complimentary 1 bedroom Luxury Villa for your wedding night. EXCLUSIVE USE
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 12pm to 10am 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. Due to the boutique nature of Spicers Tamarind Retreat we only cater for exclusive use weddings.
RETREAT
Two Wild Hearts Photography
BANQUET MENU - $105PP SMALL Market sashimi, citrus wasabi dressing, furikake, yuzu and bonito cream, toasted macadamia (GF)
LARGE
Crispy twice cooked duck, lemongrass, coriander, mint, hot and sour dressing, fresh lychee, peanut soy (GF, DF)
Sweet potato noodle japchae, seasonal vegetables (GF, DF, V)
Thai style mussel hot pot, live black mussels steamed in a tomato broth with lemongrass, kaffir lime, coriander, crispy garlic (GF, DF)
Crispy Korean rice cakes, spiced ragout, steamed eggplant, mustard greens (DF, V)
Vegetarian yellow curry, seasonal vegetables, cashews, Thai basil (GF, DF, V)
CURRIES
Wagyu beef tataki, crispy garlic, oyster emulsion, daikon pickle, citrus soy dressing, caper (DF)
SIDES Steamed rice
3 COURSE MODERN ASIAN MENU
Sticky black rice, coconut, banana, daily sorbet (DFO, GFO, vegan option)
Pandan panna cotta, pineapple salsa, gula syrup, ginger beer sorbet (DF, GF, vegan option)
Wok tossed greens
Panang curry of slow cooked beef cheek, marinated in pepper and lemongrass, roast peanuts, vine vegetables, Thai basil, crispy shallot (GF, DF)
DESSERT
Berkshire pork porterhouse, chilli and garlic butter egg noodles, apple and hoisin sauce
1/2 Dozen oysters, sourced from Australia’s best oyster farmers, aged Japanese tamari, wasabi dressing (GF, DF)
Smoked sour orange curry of white fish, snake beans, tomatoes, steamed papaya, pippies (GF, DF)
Dubu Jorim, baked tofu with a spiced Korean chilli and shallot sauce, pickles, toasted pine nuts (GF, DF, V)
Earl Grey crème brûlée, bergamot sorbet (GF)
Western Australian octopus char siu, soy bean, fermented tofu and Chinese olive, mala, turmeric pickled onion, sweet Szechuan dressing (DF)
Curried sweetcorn fritters
Salt & pepper calamari, tom yum aioli, lime Vietnamese spiced pork sausage roll, siracha tomato sauce
Mar hor – caramelised pork with peanuts, crispy shallots, pineapple
WEDDING CAKE
BEFORE AND ON THE DAY
Roasted eggplant, shiitake and cashew tartlets
Oysters with citrus soy and wakame
Vegetarian spring rolls – tom yum mayo
Peking duck spring rolls – coconut caramel
Coconut prawns – sweet chilli and coriander sauce
Noodle box of chicken and Asian slaw
Marinated chicken skewers, satay sauce, roasted chilli jam
Mini chicken satay with turmeric and ginger
FORK FOOD - $25PP
Rare seared beef, shiitake and cashew tartlets
SOMETHING EXTRA
The menus shown are sample menus only. The current menu will be sent six weeks prior to the wedding date for you to select from. All menus are subject to change due to availability and season. If we cannot honour selections, we will provide similar recommended substitutions.
Light lunch for you and your bridal party can be prepared and delivered to your room as you prepare for your big day. Your pre-wedding chef’s selection menu, an à la carte menu or your choice of Australian or Thai barbeque banquet can be arranged and enjoyed subject to restaurant availability.
CANAPES - $40pp (Four per person)
Pork wontons – lime and hoisin sauce
We are happy to cut your wedding cake and serve on platters at no additional charge or serve your cake individually with fresh cream and berries at a charge of $10pp.
Nori rolls Rice paper rolls
SPARKLING Dal Zotto, Prosecco, Whitfield, VIC WHITE Murdoch Hill Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills, SA Leeuwin Estate Riesling, Margaret River, WA ROSÉ Soul Growers; Soul Sister; Rosé, Barossa Valley, SA RED Brockenchack Zipline Shiraz, Eden Valley, SA Murdoch Hill Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills, SA BEERS
CLASSIC PACKAGE SIGNATURE PACKAGEPREMIUM PACKAGE
Asahi Super Dry or Corona and your choice of Cascade Light or Peroni Leggera
BEVERAGE PACKAGES
SPARKLING Dal Zotto, Prosecco, Whitfield, VIC Kir Yianni Sparkling Rosé, Greece WHITE Brockenchack Charli Jaye Chardonnay, Eden Valley, SA Te Whare Ra Toru, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Marlborough NZ Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ ROSE Vin de Provence AIX, Provence, France RED Dalamere Flyleaf Pinot Noir, Pipers Brook, TAS Dutschke 80 block Merlot, Barossa Valley, SA Gnarly Dudes Two Hands Shiraz, Barossa Valley, SA BEERS Asahi Super Dry, Head of Noosa Lager or Stone & Wood Pale Ale and your choice of Cascade Light or Peroni Leggera
CHAMPAGNE Taittinger Cuvee Prestige, France WHITE Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills La Crema Monterey, Santa Rosa, California Gustave Lorentz Reserve Riesling, Alsace, France ROSE Domaine Sainte Marie Cuvee 1884, Provence, France RED
5 HOUR PACKAGE - $220PP Additional hours $45pp/hr This package includes champagne, two white wine, two red wine and three beers.
5 HOUR PACKAGE - $110PP Additional hours $25pp/hr This package includes sparkling, one white wine, one red wine and two beers..
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.
TED by Mount Edward, Central Otago NZ Henschke Stone Jar Tempranilo, Adelaide Hills, SA Brockenchack Jack Harrison Shiraz, Eden Valley SA BEERS Any three beers from the current list (excluding high alcohol beers)
5 HOUR PACKAGE - $140PP Additional hours $30pp/hr This package includes sparkling, two white wine, two red wine and three beers.
Make your wedding a stand out with some of our optional extras. Pricing includes set up and pack down by the Spicers team. Lawn games - $100 Cocktail urn - $330 ea Make it a two day event - pricing varies. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES, STYLING AND FLORAL PACKAGES LOVEBIRD WEDDINGS STYLING PACKAGE • Bespoke styling service • 2 square timber high bars • 8 Hampton stools • 2Loungeottomans • Coffee table • Seating plan • Easel • 2 table runners • 6 vanilla tablecloths • 20 Damagecandlestickswaiver, delivery, set up and pack down Package price - $3,233 MONDO FLORAL DESIGN PACKAGE • 1 bespoke bridal bouquet • 1 matching buttonhole design • 1 larger style cascading designed floral corner arbour design –created on the Spicers Tamarind Retreat arbour • 5 garden party floral arrangements • Delivery and set-up of package inclusions • 1 studio meeting or digital creative conference to start planning and crafting your beautiful floral concept • A visual document that is created and styled for your concept and updated in line with any additional requirements or changes throughout the planning journey that might arise. • Complimentary throw posy as a gift from us Package price - $1,700 Nicola Lemmon Photography
1 bedroom villa $709 per night including gourmet breakfast (up to 2pax)
2 bedroom villa $759 per night including gourmet breakfast (up to 4pax)
2 bedroom villa $809 per night including gourmet breakfast (up to 4pax)
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 six 1 bedroom and eight 2 bedroom villas available, we offer choice to suit your needs. 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. PhotographyStone&AshPhotographyRoweMatt
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND SUNDAY
1 bedroom villa $659 per night including gourmet breakfast (up to 2pax)
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
A 2 bedroom villa the night before the wedding for the bridal party to get ready with lunch delivered to the villa on your wedding day.
ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE (MIN 40 GUESTS)
Your choice of an indoor church ceremony at Little White Wedding Church* or a garden ceremony onsite.
Brides bouquet and grooms buttonhole by Mondo Floral Designs
A selection of 8 canapés followed by your selected 3 course menu
Styling and floral concept for your garden party and reception by Lovebird Weddings and Mondo Floral Designs.
Exclusive use of Spicers Tamarind Retreat for your reception from 12pm to 10am, including your minimum required villas with a group recovery breakfast for all of your guests staying.
Pricing based on 40 guests on a Saturday - $41,500
*A church ceremony comes at an additional charge. Shae Estella Photography
5 hour signature beverage package Cheese station
All 14 villas for your wedding night, including a complimentary 1 bedroom Luxury Falls Villa for your wedding night
Please contact our experienced onsite wedding coordinator to arrange a personalised quote or book a time to come and meet us here at Spicers Tamarind Retreat. 1300 194 086 • events.tamarind@spicersretreats.com 88 Obi Lane South, Maleny, Sunshine Coast Hinterland spicersretreats.comSPI2187
