The Abbey

07/06/2026

The Abbey cheese grazing board 🧀🍷

Designed for uninterrupted chats, shared laughter over wine, and the simple joy of reconnecting far away from the rush of your everyday life.

A moment to slow down, savour, and simply be together with the person you love.

Have you planned your winter getaway yet 🔥

06/06/2026

Happy Queensland Day!

05/06/2026

This moment ✨

The hush before forever. The flutter of anticipation as Maryne stepped through The Abbey’s grand cedar doors towards Emmanuel, both hearts alive with excitement, knowing that in just a few steps they would exchange their vows and begin the most beautiful chapter of all.

A moment so exquisite it feels suspended in time.

Photo Neil Hole - Photographer
Celebrant Doug Walden - Civil Celebrant

03/06/2026

Now offering Ceremony Only at The Abbey 🤍

Perfect for couples wanting a stress-free ceremony in a stunning landmark location. Exchange your vows surrounded by timeless architecture, capture beautiful photos in our gardens, and enjoy the romantic charm The Abbey is known for — all without the need for a full reception package.

Download our Wedding Prospectus for ceremony package details and pricing.

https://www.theabbey.com.au/weddings

Photo Holly Lyn Images
Celebrant

31/05/2026

The Abbey Front Doors

One of our most loved ceremony spots, the front steps of The Abbey offer a truly unforgettable backdrop for wedding moments filled with love, history, and meaning. Framed by the grandeur of the building and its timeless sandstone architecture, the original cedar double doors stand as a beautiful connection between past and present.

Crafted from locally sourced cedar, these doors hold generations of history. They retain their original French door lock and were designed without an external keyhole, as the building was never locked or left empty during its time as a convent.

An original electric bell, fitted to the building in 1893, still remains in place today, with buttons located beside the front door and on the side of the main staircase, and continues to be part of the building’s living history.

During restoration works in the 1990s, these remarkable doors were discovered hidden beneath eight layers of paint, revealing the craftsmanship that had been hidden for decades.

Today, they stand once again in their natural beauty, a romantic and historic backdrop to today's love stories 💍

29/05/2026

Imagine yourself here, curled up in a cosy lounge, a good book in hand, and a glass of wine resting beside you as winter settles in outside.

Slow down, unwind, and savour the quiet comfort of The Abbey this winter. There’s no need to travel far to find fireside evenings and peaceful country luxury — it’s all waiting for you right here, just two hours from Brisbane.

Book your winter escape to The Abbey today 🔥🍷📖

https://www.theabbey.com.au/

29/05/2026

🎷 Have you planned your events for the Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival yet?
🧶 The program is now live — it’s time to start filling your calendar with cosy winter days, live music, yarn art, markets, and country charm.

🎷🧶 Guess what, everyone? The Jumpers and Jazz 2026 Events Calendar is officially LIVE! 🎉

https://jumpersandjazz.com.au/info/program/

Think incredible jazz filling the streets, long lunches, amazing local food, vibrant markets, beautiful art and craft, vintage cars, cosy creative vibes, and stunning yarn bombing creations right across the region 🧶🎶🚗🍷

✨ Jump online now to view the Events Calender
🎟️ Book your favourite signature events
https://jumpersandjazz.com.au/info/festival-ticketed-signature-events/
🗺️ Start planning your itinerary
👏 Get ahead of the crowd before events fill up
💜 Still looking for volunteers — sign up now and join our incredible festival family!
https://jumpersandjazz.com.au/applications/volunteers/

Don’t let the fuel prices stop the adventure, organise now, get ahead of the crowd, and make the most of everything on offer right here in the beautiful Southern Downs and Granite Belt 🚗💜

🤝 Proudly sponsored by Southern Downs Regional Council


📷 DMD Marketing

27/05/2026

A quiet moment in the chapel gardens for Emmanuel and Maryne — a fleeting, beautiful pause in a day already overflowing with love and unforgettable moments.

Neil Hole - Photographer
Doug Walden - Civil Celebrant

24/05/2026

🚂 Heritage Train Accommodation Packages

Escape to The Abbey for the ultimate historic getaway, where timeless charm meets a truly unforgettable rail journey through the Southern Downs.

Your package includes:
🏰 Two nights’ accommodation in your Abbey room of choice, with check-in on Friday afternoon
🍷 A cheese platter and bottle of wine on arrival
🚂 Two return heritage train tickets to Stanthorpe, travelling from Warwick through the breathtaking Silverwood Ranges and historic tunnels. On arrival, enjoy morning tea, coach transfers for a guided wine tour, and a two-course lunch
🥣 A delicious breakfast basket each morning to enjoy at your leisure

See dates and prices - bit.ly/498KKuf

To book your experience, please contact reception:
📩 [email protected]
📞 07 4661 9777