The Millhouse

A historic, romantic wedding and events venue in the heart of the Daylesford region

Welcome to The Millhouse, an exclusive wedding and events venue in the heart of the Daylesford region. Steeped in history, The Millhouse is a historic home set in the grounds of the magnificent Andersons Mill heritage area, on Dja Dja Wurrung land. Grand spaces, country elegance, charming grounds and a storybook setting make The Millhouse a truly special place to celebrate. Just 1.5 hours’ drive from Melbourne but feeling like a world away, immerse yourself in 165 years of history nestled within the sweeping country landscapes of beautiful central Victoria.

Weddings: one stunning venue, many beautiful spaces

Brimming with charm and romance, The Millhouse offers a range of beautiful indoor and outdoor settings for your ceremony and reception. With multiple spaces that can be configured to suit the style of your wedding, The Millhouse is a highly flexible venue that allows you to create exactly the vibe you want, from a formal sit-down event to more organic grazing-style set-ups, or a food-truck festival feel.

With everything in one magical, historic country setting, your wedding starts and ends here, giving you and your guests a seamless experience. We also offer incredible photography settings including the spectacular bluestone buildings of Anderson’s Mill, a heritage wooden bridge and river frontage.

A wedding reception at Daylesford wedding venue The Millhouse.
A bride and groom in a field during their wedding at The Millhouse near Daylesford.
The view of the historic Andersons Mill building from The Millhouse gardens.
A sitting room with lilac walls and a pink chandelier at historic Daylesford wedding venue The Millhouse.
The historic bluestone Andersons Mill building glowing in the sunset.
A long table arranged with blush pink flowers and gold candles at Daylesford wedding venue The Millhouse.
A lush wedding ceremony arrangement of blush pink dahlias at The Millhouse.
Flowering white wisteria along the verandah at Daylesford wedding venue The Millhouse.
A floral arrangement and a pink chandelier reflected in a mirror in The Millhouse sitting room.
A garden inspired wedding tablescape of blush pink dahlias and blue cornflowers at The Millhouse.
An antique clock sitting on a marble mantlepiece at historic Daylesford wedding venue The Millhouse.
A historic bluestone bridge that sits over Birch Creek next to The Millhouse.
Daylesford wedding reception with open door leading out to green arbour.
A very long wooden table decorated with leaves, flowers and candles at Daylesford wedding venue The Millhouse.
A bride with three bridesmaids in blue dresses at The Millhouse.
A table at a wedding reception at The Millhouse decorated with blush pink flowers, gold candles and leaves.
An olive green velvet couch under a window that looks out onto greenery at The Millhouse.
Guests seated on church pews at an indoor wedding ceremony at Daylesford wedding venue The Millhouse.
Wedding guests at dining tables filled with candles at Daylesford wedding venue The Millhouse.
Wedding guests mingling in the lush green gardens at Daylesford wedding venue The Millhouse.

The storybook wedding venue you’ve been dreaming about, set in breathtaking historic surrounds…
A historic bluestone bridge that sits over Birch Creek next to The Millhouse.
Behind the Scenes

Romantic Country Charm

Elegant spaces, country charm, luxurious touches and an incredibly romantic heritage setting come together to the create ultimate country experience, in the heart of one of Australia’s premiere destinations: the stunning Daylesford region.

A Rich Heritage

The Millhouse is a Victorian State Heritage property brimming with 165 years of history. One of the region’s original homesteads, it was home to many generations of the Anderson family and is now cared for by present owners Rachel Jelley & Don Marshall.

Rambling Cottage Gardens

Quaint cottage gardens invite guests to wander and explore. Formal heritage hedging sits against romantic cottage planting and a productive garden that provides produce for the homestead. Expect secret garden vibes, an informal design and a touch of whimsy.

A Stunning Region

Our magnificent Daylesford region is overflowing with fantastic restaurants, gorgeous wineries, delicious local produce, super-cute historic towns and beautiful country landscapes. Your guests will be spoiled for choice for things to see and do, and there are endless accommodation options on offer.