Kwila Lodge is tucked away on Boomerang Road in Mudgeeraba on a lush 5.5-acre property that houses one of the Gold Coast’s original dwellings, which dates back to 1923. The property, which was previously known as Eco Studio Fellini, has been newly acquired by The Bower Estate and Ridgeway Group teams, who have joined forces to create an exclusive wedding and events business. The teams have poured their hearts and a two-million-dollar investment into the estate, renovating and restoring the storied venue into a dreamy wedding and events space. “It was important to us to honour the history of the property and provide the Gold Coast with a beautiful option to celebrate in a heritage style setting,” says Kwila Lodge co-owner Amanda Appel. “As many original features as possible have been kept, such as the 100-year-old-stained glass, the hand-kilned clay brick accommodation, original clad and more, to heighten the sentimentality felt when you enter each space.” 

The main homestead, where wedding and corporate events will be held, was originally a school in Beaudesert, which was relocated to the property decades ago and transformed into a function centre that can cater events for 160 sit-down or up to 200 cocktail-style. The food and beverage experience at Kwila Lodge will be led by the Ridgeway Catering Group, which owns and operates much-loved coast restaurants like Little Truffle and Palm Beach Avenue (PBA). Alongside the top-notch catering offering, Kwila Lodge boasts a number of luxe accomodation options to stay in including the Great Lodge, a unique master accommodation suite with a soaring ceiling, original stone fireplace, dining room and loft. Three additional villas, which are set to be unveiled later in the year, will also be available to rest in.

Hop on over to the Kwila Lodge website for more details.