Cover - Janneke Storm
Welcome to Spicers Tamarind Retreat, the home of love
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.
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.
Warm regards,
Ryan Dillon and the Spicers Tamarind Retreat team General Manager
2023 - Australian Good Food Guide 14 points
2022 - Australian Good Food Guide 14 points
2021 - Australian Good Food Guide 13 points
2020 - Australian Good Food Guide 13 points
2020 - Good Food Guide
2020 - Australian Wine List of the Year Awards
Janneke Storm
GARDEN CEREMONY
An intimate gathering of your closest friends and family, your ceremony should be elegant and personal. With the soothing 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.
SALA ROOM RECEPTION
A beautiful indoor space opening out to views of our pond and gardens. Seating up to 70 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.
Jac Lee Photography
Janneke Storm
Shae Estella Photography
RETREAT 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.
Monday and Tuesday - $2000
Minimum food and beverage spend $11,500. Minimum 14 villas booked. Includes a complimentary 1 bedroom Luxury Villa for your wedding night.
Wednesday and Thursday - $4000
Minimum food and beverage spend $11,500. Minimum 14 villas booked. Includes a complimentary 1 bedroom Luxury Villa for your wedding night.
Friday - $4500
Minimum food and beverage spend $13,500. Minimum 14 villas booked. Includes a complimentary 1 bedroom Luxury Villa for your wedding night.
Saturday - $6000
Minimum food and beverage spend $16,500. Minimum 14 villas booked. Includes a complimentary 1 bedroom Luxury Villa for your wedding night.
Sunday - $4500
Minimum food and beverage spend $16,500. Minimum 14 villas booked. Includes a complimentary 1 bedroom Luxury Villa for your wedding night.
Jac Lee Photography
3 COURSE MODERN ASIAN MENU
BANQUET MENU - $110pp
ENTREE
Market sashimi, citrus wasabi dressing, furikake, yuzu and bonito cream, toasted macadamia (GF)
Wagyu beef tataki, crispy garlic, oyster emulsion, daikon pickle, citrus soy dressing, caper (DF)
Crispy twice cooked duck, lemongrass, coriander, mint, hot and sour dressing, fresh lychee, peanut soy (GF, DF)
Dubu Jorim, baked tofu with a spiced Korean chilli and shallot sauce, pickles, toasted pine nuts (GF, DF, V)
Western Australian octopus char siu, soy bean, fermented tofu and Chinese olive, mala, turmeric pickled onion, sweet Szechuan dressing (DF)
Sweet potato noodle japchae, seasonal vegetables (GF, DF, V)
MAIN
Thai style mussel hot pot, live black mussels steamed in a tomato broth with lemongrass, kaffir lime, coriander, crispy garlic (GF, DF)
Berkshire pork porterhouse, chilli and garlic butter egg noodles, apple and hoi sin sauce
Crispy Korean rice cakes, spiced ragout, steamed eggplant, mustard greens (DF, V)
Panaeng curry of slow cooked beef cheek, marinated in pepper and lemongrass, roast peanuts, vine vegetables, Thai basil, crispy shallot (GF, DF)
Smoked sour orange curry of white fish, snake beans, tomatoes, steamed papaya, pippies (GF, DF)
Vegetarian yellow curry, seasonal vegetables, cashews, Thai basil (GF, DF, V)
DESSERT
Pandan panna cotta, pineapple salsa, gula syrup, ginger beer sorbet (DF, GF, vegan option)
Sticky black rice, coconut, banana, daily sorbet (DFO, GFO, vegan option)
Earl Grey crème brûlée, bergamot sorbet (GF)
SOMETHING EXTRA
CANAPES - $45pp (four per person)
Vegetarian spring rolls – tom yum mayo
Peking duck spring rolls – coconut caramel
Oysters with citrus soy and wakame
Mar hor – caramelised pork with peanuts, crispy shallots, pineapple
Pork wontons – lime and hoisin sauce
Nori rolls
Rice paper rolls
Mini chicken satay with turmeric and ginger
Curried sweetcorn fritters
Rare seared beef, shiitake and cashew tartlets
Roasted eggplant, shiitake and cashew tartlets
Coconut prawns – sweet chilli and coriander sauce
FORK FOOD - $30pp
Noodle box of chicken and Asian slaw
Salt & pepper calamari, tom yum aioli, lime
Vietnamese spiced pork sausage roll, siracha tomato sauce
Marinated chicken skewers, satay sauce, roasted chilli jam
WEDDING CAKE
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.
BEFORE AND ON THE DAY
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.
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.
CLASSIC PACKAGE
5 HOUR PACKAGE - $120pp
Additional hours $30pp/hr
This package includes sparkling, one white wine, one red wine and two beers..
SPARKLING
Dal Zotto, Prosecco, Whitfield, VIC
WHITE
Tin Cottage Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
Alkoomi Riesling, Frankland River, WA
ROSÉ
Soul Growers ‘ Soul Sister’ Rosé, Barossa Valley, SA
RED
Brockenchack Zipline Shiraz, Eden Valley, SA
Big Buffalo Pinot Noir, California, USA
BEERS
Asahi Super Dry or Corona and your choice of Cascade Light or Peroni Leggera
BEVERAGE PACKAGES
PREMIUM PACKAGE
5 HOUR PACKAGE - $150pp
Additional hours $35pp/hr
This package includes sparkling, two white wine, two red wine and three beers.
SPARKLING
Dal Zotto, Prosecco, Whitfield, VIC
Great Scott Sparkling Shiraz, Eden Valley, SA
WHITE
Brockenchack Charli Jaye Chardonnay, Eden Valley, SA
Te Whare Ra Toru, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Marlborough NZ
Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
ROSÉ
Vin de Provence AIX, Provence, France
RED
Red Claw Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Dandelion Vineyards 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
SIGNATURE PACKAGE
5 HOUR PACKAGE - $230pp
Additional hours $50pp/hr
This package includes champagne, two white wine, two red wine and three beers.
CHAMPAGNE
Taittinger Cuvee Prestige, France
WHITE
Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills
La Crema Monterey, Santa Rosa, California
Gustave Lorentz Reserve Riesling, Alsace, France
ROSÉ
Domaine Sainte Marie Cuvee 1884, Provence, France
RED
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)
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.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES, STYLING AND FLORAL PACKAGES
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 - $350 ea
Make it a two day event - pricing varies
CEREMONY & RECEPTION STYLING PACKAGE
Bespoke Styling Service ($500)
• This service includes the creation of a bespoke styling proposal, colour palette generation and a mood board created for your day.
• It includes an in-studio consultation so we can workshop ideas for your look.
• Unlimited changes, emails and phone calls.
• Wedding Agreement document outlining your decor order, damage waiver and delivery set up and pack down costs.
Choose from our Furtniture & Decor range:
• Minimum spend of $2,000
Other Fees
• 4.5% damage waiver on decor
Delivery, set up and pack down based on how many staff and trucks are required.
Suits styling budgets of $3500+
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.
Package price - $2100
Janneke Storm
Jac Lee Photography
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.
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND SUNDAY
1 bedroom villa $619 per night including gourmet breakfast (up to 2pax)
2 bedroom villa $819 per night including gourmet breakfast (up to 4pax)
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
1 bedroom villa $699 per night including gourmet breakfast (up to 2pax)
2 bedroom villa $869 per night including gourmet breakfast (up to 4pax)
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ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE (MIN 40 GUESTS)
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.
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 12pm to 10am, including your minimum required villas with a group recovery breakfast for all of your guests staying.
All 14 villas for your wedding night, including a complimentary 1 bedroom
Luxury Falls Villa for your wedding night.
A selection of 8 canapés followed by your selected 3 course menu
5 hour signature beverage package
Cheese station
Brides bouquet and grooms buttonhole by Mondo Floral Designs
Styling and floral concept for your garden party and reception by Lovebird Weddings and Mondo Floral Designs.
Pricing based on 40 guests on a Saturday - $43,990
*A church ceremony comes at an additional charge.
Jac Lee Photography
