Tocal Homestead Weddings
Highlights
- Exchange vows beneath ancient fig trees in the serene Homestead Garden for a picturesque wedding backdrop.
- Stroll through stunning gardens to the heritage hay shed, a unique reception venue blending rustic charm with modern comforts.
- Relax in on-site accommodation at The Barracks, offering a cozy retreat in the tranquil countryside for couples and guests.
- Experience the timeless elegance of Tocal Homestead, a private venue steeped in tradition and natural beauty.
The tranquility, charm, and timeless elegance of Tocal Homestead creates the perfect setting for a day as unforgettable as your wedding. This stunning historic estate offers a unique setting for weddings, blending rustic heritage with refined beauty.
Exchange your vows beneath the sweeping branches of ancient fig trees in the serene Homestead Garden or opt for a more traditional setting in the picturesque Tocal Chapel (please note: chapel hire fees apply).
Walk from your ceremony through the stunning gardens to our beautifully restored heritage hay shed — a one-of-a-kind reception venue. While the exterior maintains the charm of a 100-year-old structure, the interior has been thoughtfully transformed into a stylish function space, featuring recycled timber and modern comforts.
Stay a little longer and soak up the quiet charm of The Barracks, Tocal. Nestled in the heart of the countryside, our on-site accommodation, offers a cozy and peaceful retreat for couples and their guests. It’s the perfect place to unwind, reconnect, and enjoy the simple beauty of your surroundings.
Tocal Homestead is ideal for couples seeking a venue that is private, distinctive, and steeped in tradition.
Make your wedding day truly unforgettable with the magic of Tocal.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in large print is available.
- Information in audio format (includes an audio described map of their venue, audio descs of performances and/ or displays) is available.
- Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
- Handrails on all stairways
- Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire) are available.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Visual alerts for emergencies (Include flashing light) are available.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- Wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in their access statement).
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
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