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Stuart Taylor is our Head Brewer at Homestead Brewery. Stuart began his career in hospitality, working front-of-house in Perth bars before transitioning into craft brewing. He developed his skills under Perth brewers at Indian Ocean Brewing and Blasta, also completing a Cicerone qualification under Steve Blaine.

Getting Married at Mandoon: Real Weddings

August is here and it means we are now well and truly into the depths of winter. Never fear though, there are PLENTY of things that winter is perfect for. Take a holiday from home, and after just a 30 minute journey by car you’ll be smack bang in the middle of The Swan Valley. The oldest wine region in Western Australia. That’s also where you’ll find us, here at Mandoon Estate.

Mandoon Real Weddings: A Double Wedding

Well, not exactly a double wedding, but this blog is double full of Mandoon wedding magic. With The Swan Valley Wedding Open Day just a few weeks away on the 30th June, we couldn’t help but share not ONE but TWO of our recent romantic couples who chose to start their married life here.

Relax into a comfy lounge for two and pour a glass of bubbles: it’s time to celebrate the beauty of love. Read on for some of the special moments during these real weddings here at Mandoon. You might even be inspired to pop the big question yourself…

Getting Married at Mandoon: Real Weddings

Set on the banks of the Swan River, Mandoon Estate provides a picture perfect backdrop for weddings. Don’t believe us? Just have a look at the photos below from Hannah and Daniel’s romantic celebration.

This is the second of our series of Real Weddings at Mandoon Estate to help inspire your your own magical day.

Getting Married at Mandoon: Real Weddings

A wedding venue just 30 minutes from the heart of Perth on the banks of the Swan River, set amongst Swan Valley vineyards and a stunning heritage listed building? Oh, and award-winning wines and one of the state’s highest accoladed Executive Chefs? It would be ideal if there was some luxury on site accommodation as well, don’t you think?

Yes, there is a wedding venue that exists with all of the above. It’s right here at Mandoon Estate.

10 things to do this Silly Season in the Swan Valley

We might be on the tail end of the Silly Season, but what better excuse than to take a break from the daily routine? School has gone back, work means a whole lot more desk time, and those beach tans are well and truly baked in.

Late summer is the perfect time of the year for some time exploring the Swan Valley. Wineries are busy with vintage, new release wines are ready for the tasting PLUS there's another long weekend just around the corner. Here are team Mandoon’s top tips to enjoy the last of this warm weather.