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Spaces perfect for your retirement party
Hand-picked for the size and feel of a typical retirement party. Every space includes tables, chairs, cleaning and an event contact on the day.
Our pick for retirement partyAlfresco 1 (Riverside)
Best for: relaxed long lunch
Our pick for retirement partyThe Pavilion
Best for: seated dinner with AV
Our pick for retirement partyThe Farmhouse
Best for: exclusive-use for drinks

The John Farragher Woolshed
180 seated, 200 standing

The Alfresco
150 seated, 200 standing

The Stables
50 seated, 75 standing

The Shearing Shed
50 seated, 75 standing

The Wool Room
50 seated, 75 standing

Alfresco 2 (Orchard)
75 seated, 100 standing

The Cosy Corner
75 seated, 100 standing

The VIP Suite
8 seated, 8 standing

Semi-Private Rooms
12 seated, 12 standing
No space fits that number exactly. Tell us your guest count below and the events team will suggest the best fit.
Check your date with the events team
- A dedicated event manager from day one
- Licensed bar in every space. No outside alcohol.
We had a pre-Xmas family function with many areas to choose from. Connie is an absolute legend in service, made us all feel very welcome and went above and beyond to make sure the experience was memorable.
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Tell us the date and numbers for your retirement party. Replies within 1 business day, no deposit to enquire.
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Retirement PartyFAQs
The questions we get asked most about hosting retirement parties at The Orchard.
Can the company be invoiced?
Yes. We invoice with ABN and purchase order details and accept a capped bar tab.
Do you have a microphone for speeches?
Every function space has a PA and handheld microphone; the Pavilion adds screens for a photo tribute.
What is the ideal group size?
Anything from 8 in The VIP Suite to 200 in The Woolshed. Alfresco 1 (riverside) long lunches for 40 to 100 are the most popular.
Can guests order drinks individually after the tab closes?
Yes. Once the tab is reached the bar switches to pay-as-you-go without interrupting the event.
Why The Orchard
Celebrate your retirement partyat The Orchard
Most retirement send-offs at The Orchard are a Friday long lunch on the Alfresco 1 (riverside): a shared Freddy’s feast, a few speeches over the PA, and the afternoon left open. Formal dinners take the Pavilion with a slideshow on the screens; drinks-and-canapés farewells suit an exclusive-use Farmhouse.
We invoice companies directly, can cap a bar tab at a set amount, and cater to every dietary need. Guests driving from across the region get free parking on site.
Retirement Party at The Orchard





