Lavender Hill Country Estate

Lavender Hill Country Estate is one of the Eastern Free State's most beloved destination wedding venues — a 25-hectare farm nestled in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains, with panoramic views across the Ash River valley and the mountain ranges beyond. Located between Bethlehem and Clarens (32km from Clarens on the N5), the estate offers the space, scenery and infrastructure to host truly memorable weddings of any style. The estate's signature ceremony venue is the **Hillsong Chapel** — a beautiful, purpose-built chapel seating up to 200 guests, with mountain views through its windows and an atmosphere of genuine reverence. For couples who prefer an outdoor ceremony, the **Boskerkie** (forest chapel) is set among indigenous trees and provides an intimate woodland canopy for ceremonies of up to 120 guests. Additional garden settings throughout the estate offer flexibility for cocktail hours, registrations and sunset photographs. Lavender Hill's reception facilities are designed for large celebrations: the main venue accommodates sit-down dinners for full wedding parties, with a catering kitchen, dedicated bridal suite and overnight accommodation available on the estate for the wedding couple and guests. The estate's natural beauty — lavender fields, poplar groves, riverside meadows and mountain backdrops — provides a photographer's paradise at every turn of the day. Packages are customised to each wedding and are available on request. The estate works with preferred caterers and suppliers while remaining open to couples bringing their own team. Enquire early — peak season dates (September to April) book up well in advance.