It’s rumoured to be one of the most haunted places in Daylesford at night, but in the daytime, it’s Daylesford’s best kept secret attraction. Beautiful and atmospheric property that houses a cafe which serves delicious breakfast, lunch and afternoon high tea, and a stunning art gallery. I had the privilege to meet Tina, the owner. Very lovely lady. She has created a masterpiece that must be seen and experienced.

Beautiful property with a lovely cafe inside. It’s a must visit if you’re in Daylesford, the staff are super friendly and the waiting time for food is very reasonable. Me and my friends loved the part of the cafe which had the turquoise coloured walls and marble tables. Highly recommend the calamari salad or the Moroccan lamb pie as your mains. There’s also a gift shop and a gallery if you’re interested in checking those out with a $10 entry fee to the gallery. After you’re done at the cafe, you can go for a walk around the back of the property where there is a long gravel road Trail. If you walk out the back of the property and walk far enough to your left hand side, there is a tall lighthouse type of look out which has wonderful views of the area.

Thank you Tina for an exceptional experience. You met your calling by bringing the Convent to life again. What a wonderful tour our All aboard girls had, and scrumptious scones and beverages. Would recommend everyone to visit, So much history .Something for everyone to view.

The Convent Gallery was the setting of one of the most magical weekends of our lives! My partner and I had our wedding at the Convent and it was the best (and easiest!) decision we ever made. From day 1, Marija, Tina and the entire staff went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. We had never experienced a venue display that level of hospitality and many of our guests noticed the exact same thing. The venue itself is beyond stunning and we were lucky enough to utilise all 4 of the main spaces the venue had to offer. Ceremony in the chapel, canapés and drinks in the atrium, dinner and dancing in the St.Michael's room and then the after party in the alter bar. The food was delicious, the venue was beautiful, the location was perfect and the staff and service were second to none. What more could you ask for?!

One of the most unique cafes in Victoria. The 19th century old building was a convent and boarding school for almost 90 years. Over four levels there’s 7 gallery spaces, a museum, chapel and gift shop. The bad habits cafe nestled within features a high, glass-encased atrium where you can indulge in some sweet treats or enjoy brunch.

This is by far the best attraction in Daylesford. Well done Tina B, huge congratulations to you. Years of effort and dedication. Your vision. Outstanding. The staff were fantastic, from arrival to coffee shop. Kudos to you all.

Beautiful piece of history and stunning gallery. Really enjoyed walking through each space of the convent, you capture the way they dedicated their lives each day within the walls and creating such a special way of life. Something that is certainly missed these days. The cafe was great, lovely setting and servers were friendly and attentive. Very accommodating to our little 6 month old son. Their scones were some of the best I’ve had in a while. We’ll definitely be visiting again.

Just Wow!!!!! Was blown when got there. Been going to Daylesford for years and didn’t realise it was there. The gardens are amazing and the cafe and bar looks great with a great menu. The gallery is next level. So much talented work on display.

Had a lunch here. Great place and ambience. Foods are great. Food plating is nice. Too bad we had to rush to another place. The museum seems a fun place to explore.

A beautiful place with a cafe inside. You will need to buy a ticket at the entrance to visit the museum. A lot of arts and history of the church. A very good place for photography 📸

We organised a gender reveal party with the family here & the staff were incredible. We had many annoying dietary requirements which they accommodated with ease. Maria (one of the staff) spent weeks researching the best way to reveal the gender of our new little addition. The high tea food was delicious and so much! I’d highly recommend this place, especially for special & intimate events.

The gallery is beautiful and welcoming. It has something in the air... Something that elicits a sort of agnostic reverence. The view from the bell tower is so serene. Stop by the gift shop and be sure to pick up some caramel fudge. It's the best!

Lovely food, great customer service - there was a bit of delay in getting our food but they let us know early and give us updates. The scones were delicious, the building was beautiful inside and out and the gift shop is lovely. It was very busy on a Saturday so book if you can.

The receptionist was too kind. Made the place really warm. She recommended the “nun tonic” which was wine with spices and juice to warm the senses. The art collection was really great. Weather was perfect to take photos outside.

Went for a coffee and walk through. Coffee and scons were great. The building, its history, gardens, staff, views with fantastic local artwork. On of the best things we did while on holidays.

Enjoyed the Mothers Day High Tea last week and must commend the lovely waitress we had. She was so manned & nice it made our experience extra enjoyable. The heaters next to our table made us very warm. We had a walk around the gallery and garden. I believe In autumn it’s extra beautiful.

What are you doing still reading this review? Go NOW!! Just a beautiful cosy spot ran by Tina and her welcoming team. Great food, great gallery. Kitchen closes around 3pm but they still do high tea after.