Welcome
Located in the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales, just 2 hours drive from either Sydney or Canberra and 1 hour from Wollongong.
The Secret Garden is the love child of Kathy Finigan, a horticulturalist with over 30 years of experience. Established in 1994, the garden has grown to cover the full 5 acres of the property, spanning different aspects and faces of the property to give completely different growing climates, accommodating a range of plants.
Whether you are engaged or getting married, you have an important event or simply want to get some beautiful photography done, The Secret Garden is the perfect location. With a myriad of different areas in the garden, no two photos will look the same.
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I am the biggest fan of the Secret Garden for day weddings! There is limitless spaces for both ceremony set-ups and photo opportunities around the gardens it hard to choose a favourite. I love watching the garden change through the different seasons and you hardly need to decorate as it’s stunning in itself
Jess – Planned by Page
The Wisteria Arbour
One of the most photographed features of our garden, the Wisteria Arbour is elegant and picturesque.
The Wisteria Arbour
One of the most photographed features of our garden, the Wisteria Arbour is elegant and picturesque.
The Marquee Lawn
Ideal for a large marquee or sperry tent, the lawn area is almost half and acre of lush grass and landscaped gardens.
The Marquee Lawn
Ideal for a large marquee or sperry tent, the lawn area is almost half and acre of lush grass and landscaped gardens.
The Rose Lawn
One of our most popular areas for weddings, the Rose Lawn is surrounded by roses and large enough to cater for bigger weddings and functions.
The Rose Lawn
One of our most popular areas for weddings, the Rose Lawn is surrounded by roses and large enough to cater for bigger weddings and functions.
The Birch Walk
Perfect for photography shoots, the Birch Walk is one of our most constant gardens and is perfect for winter events with the daffodils in full bloom.
The Birch Walk
Perfect for photography shoots, the Birch Walk is one of our most constant gardens and is perfect for winter events with the daffodils in full bloom.
Megan’s Garden
A private garden in memory of Megan, Megan’s Garden is pretty in pink and white with a Chinese Weeping Elm at its heart. This garden is perfect for intimate weddings.
Megan’s Garden
A private garden in memory of Megan, Megan’s Garden is pretty in pink and white with a Chinese Weeping Elm at its heart. This garden is perfect for intimate weddings.
The Wedding Gazebo
Our white gazebo is set against our man made lake with the Cherry Blossom walk as the backdrop. Our gazebo is popular for wedding ceremonies.
The Wedding Gazebo
Our white gazebo is set against our man made lake with the Cherry Blossom walk as the backdrop. Our gazebo is popular for wedding ceremonies.
Cherry Blossom Walk
Be transported into another world where cherry blossoms and magnolia trees line the garden path. Perfect for photography shoots or dreamy wedding photos.
Cherry Blossom Walk
Be transported into another world where cherry blossoms and magnolia trees line the garden path. Perfect for photography shoots or dreamy wedding photos.
Thoughts on Weddings
Jenny and Clays mid November wedding.
Jenny and Clay, having booked the Robertson Public House for their wedding reception, came to us looking for a space to hold the ceremony and have photos taken. Once they had see the garden they realised its potential and decided to organise games, a coffee cart,...
Rhett and Sunisa’s beautiful mid-week Elopement.
With Rhett’s mother unwell and unable to travel far, Rhett and Sunisa were anxious to find a ceremony and reception venue close to home that would accommodate their small intimate wedding. They booked The Secret Garden only a few months out from their chosen date,...
Tegan and Alex’s mid spring wedding.
Having already secured the Robertson Public House for their reception, Teegan and Alex came to The Secret Garden looking for a ceremony space that would provide them with a beautiful spot in which to exchange their vows, with space for after ceremony drinks and games...
Priscilia and Jason mid spring wedding
Priscila and Jason live locally and had booked the Moss Vale RSL for their reception. Priscilia love of flowers and beautiful gardens led her here to The Secret Garden and it was exactly the space she wanted to get married in. Their stylist created a stunning look for...
Kristine and Mattew windy spring wedding.
Matthew grew up locally though now lives and works down the coast but was keen to have a local wedding. With their reception booked at The Burrawang Village Hotel it made a lot of sense to find a close spot to have their ceremony. Being only 5 mins from the village,...
Harrisons and Alex’s mid-week micro wedding.
Originally Harrison and Alex had planned a big wedding at a reception center with lots of guests, unfortunately this was cancelled during Covid. This gave them both some time to reflect, reassess their priorities and decide that a smaller intimate wedding was what...
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