We had a wedding in December 2023. The venue was amazing, lovely location set in bushland with an open Air Chapel for the ceremony. Reception was held inside and created the perfect scenery. The staff were very helpful with planning and execution of the wedding. Food was delicious and locally sourced. Accommodation was perfect for wedding guests. Rooms were in blocks with a common room with cooking facilities and lounge area. All areas were clean and tidy.

We came to YVE for our EOY conference and celebrations with our team. We enjoyed the area a lot, it's a beautiful place, very peaceful and perfect for gatherings. Would recommend for anyone trying to find a place for corporate (or not) celebrations. We did the Edible Forest Tour which was really interesting. Great prices, too.

Facilities are perfect for a remote getaway (though not too far out of Melbourne) with the team for business planning. Friendly and accommodating staff, great natural spaces with plenty to do and see within the property and locally. We will be back for a third time in the near future.

Came here for a wedding. It’s a wonderful venue for a wedding and reception. Lovely garden area with a nice open “chapel” area. The reception was held in a lovely indoor area. All the food was excellent with the exception of the appetizers which were rather prosaic. The rest was fantastic. The staff were particularly good at the reception. A lovely bunch of very hardworking people. The accommodation here is very 80s and rather tired and it needs a lift. It all works but a reno soon would be a good idea.

From the moment we first saw YVE and the stunning location we knew it was perfect for our day. Not only were the views spectacular but the staff went above and beyond to make our day perfect. From checking in on us throughout the day, to looking after all our guests and helping with things such as collecting the cards for the wishing well, the staff we’re sensational! The food was also of great quality and everyone enjoyed it. I had many family members and friends commenting on how great the venue and staff were and will absolutely be recommending you to any future wedding couples. Thank you for everything!

If you don't mind being lectured at about the virtue-signalling variety of sustainability by po-faced staff, while receiving only a grudging apology for the intermittent (or at times, non-existent) conference-room WiFi, this could be the venue for your next corporate event. (Bonus: the conference room we used has both an iron/ironing board, and a street library, amply stocked with Lee Child, Kathy Reichs and James Patterson titles.) The food is of variable quality. When booking the venue weeks in advance, our group was assured that dietary requirements would be accommodated. We had Halal, Gluten-free (Celiac) and Vegetarian guests. Despite the advance notice, kitchen staff seemed (variously, depending on whether it was lunch or dinner) surprised, alarmed, and/or downright offended that we dare to confirm that dietary requirements were catered for. However, the morning and afternoon teas were delicious, and gluten-free options were offered. There are numerous coffee pod machine, stocked with cups that are composted and made into mulch for the Edible Forest. As boasted on the venue website, some of the food is sourced from the on-site Edible Forest, which on the occasion I attended appeared to be producing an abundance of asparagus. The setting is lovely, with much flora and fauna, and various grassy areas. (Urban-dwellers, don't despair -- you can hear trucks barrelling down the Melba Highway from outside the Dining Area, which is also the best place to stand for mobile phone reception). The hallway of the Falcon block is decorated with carefully-shot, canvas-printed photographs of wildlife personalities from the on-site wildlife rehabilitation facility. These creatures have endearing names -- for example, 'Bash' the wombat. The rooms themselves are somewhat dated in decor and facilities, and lack televisions. (At least, those in the Falcon block do). They do have reverse-cycle air conditioners, that come with helpful instructions pasted to the wall. These, as well as including a guide to the remote control buttons, bear the helpful advice 'Your choice - save it or waste it' (presumably referring to electricity, though this is not specified). There is an on-site pool, not mentioned on the website. When I visited, in December 2022, it was unclear whether the pool was open. When staff were asked this question, they grimaced and muttered something inaudible. There are many staff tending the extensive grounds. I noted that one included the polite bartender, who was raking leaves the morning after his bar shift. Patrons you may encounter, should you happen to visit on a weekday, may include elderly amateur pilots availing themselves of the on-site airstrip; or staff of a Christian charity performing a blindfolded trust exercise on the lawn. The other reviews of this venue are mostly about its wedding-hosting offerings and for these it seems that customers are satisfied. For corporate events, I would suggest that there are ample other venues in the area that bear consideration.

Staff were rude and abrupt. Beds were extremely uncomfortable. No TV in rooms which is disappointing. Venue is lovely but the staff didn’t think of checking who had food allergies and didn’t know what they were serving. But loved the wedding reception

We had to postpone our wedding twice since 2020 (covid). We finally got married recently at YVE with around 60 guests staying onsite and everything went so smoothly. Kelly and the team are so helpful and professional, and it meant we had the most worry-free, amazing day. Really couldn’t recommend them highly enough.