The Convent Daylesford

This place is absolutely beautiful! The environment is peaceful and relaxing, surrounded by lovely scenery that instantly puts you in a good mood. It’s quiet and spacious, perfect for slowing down and taking a breath from the busy world outside. I was really impressed by how much artistic atmosphere it has — every corner feels thoughtfully designed, with creative details that make the whole experience feel inspiring. You can tell that a lot of care has gone into maintaining the space. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates art, nature, and tranquility!

Oh my goodness, where do we start?! THANK YOU!!! Our wedding was perfect! Everything was amazing - the service, the food, the atmosphere, the staff, the room, the set up, the flow of the day - all perfection. Thank you thank you thank you for making this the happiest day of our lives. We are so grateful! All our friends and family are saying this was the best wedding they have ever been too!!

Our son was recently married at the Convent. Organising the rehearsal, menu and reception and the general flow of the day was done with such professionalism. The atmosphere at the Convent was relaxed and inviting and the staff were kind and helpful. A special mention to Marija who went above and beyond Organising everything so the day flowed smoothly. We have special memories of our sons special day and cannot thank you enough ! Highly recommend the Convent Thank you so much Carmen and Adam Gray

The Convent Gallery is a stunning feature of any visit to Daylesford. From the beautiful gardens to the gallery, cafe, gift shop, and amazing history, it’s a must see! Tina’s commitment to preserving and sharing the history, whilst providing dining experiences of note, are a testament to her passion for the Convent Gallery. As frequent visitors to the Convent, we thoroughly recommend it to anyone, whether a visitor or a local.

Went here for Sunday high tea with two others. I've never done high tea before, but I can positively say that this was the best experience I could've have. To start off, we were welcomed and offered to have a browse due to being early. When it was time to sit down, we were shown to our table and were almost immediately offered our drinks once we were settled. The mimosa was delicious and the vibe was relaxing. Our food was delivered and we started with the savories, they paired perfectly with the mimosa and gave a perfect tasting into what they have to offer. After taking our time and got to the scones, the staff came over and asked if we wanted tea or coffee, I chose the plain green tea and my company both had coffees. The green tea was a great palette cleanser and was beautiful with the scones and jam. The jam is a whole other story, it was thick and sweet, one of the best jams I have ever tasted. We soon moved on to the sweets which were also a big hit for me. We also ordered mulled wines, I'm not a huge wine lover, but this was such an amazing experience. It was the perfect blend of tart and spicy, a perfect drink for winter time. The staff were attentive and kind, we adored the service and friendly conversations shared, the owner was also very kind and bubbly, definitely something you want to see when you go to a place like that. The gallery was gorgeous and I found myself revisiting rooms, it was great to see artwork done by people who participated in the workshops. All of them ended up beautiful and unique, each to their own. We spent nearly 5 hours there, and I highly recommend this place to anyone wanting to do high tea, a date, or is an art lover. I really do hope I have time one day to come back, because I definitely will be back in the future.

I love art galleries, architecture and history and this place combines all of it and more. The historical attributes of the convent enhance the wonderful variety of artwork on display here in nearly every passageway and room. I was so surprised by how much of the place I was able to explore without someone breathing over your shoulder. I loved it.

The convent beautifully situated in Daylesford, Victoria. We were seating in a larger room off the main room and given menus straight away. The waiter gave us information about the history of the convent which was lovely. Scones and tea were gorgeous!

We didn't eat here so I can't comment on the food but the building itself is exquisite! For any art lover, this is a great place with different shows showing all the time. The history of the building is also very impressive having been a conventional and boarding school in the past!

Beautiful buildings, delicious food in the cafe and stunning artwork in the gallery. Highly recommend

This is such a beautiful place! The building is stunning and the cafe has a fantastic atmosphere. It was a rainy day in Daylesford and this was the perfect place to warm up. I decided to take a risk and go with the roasted mushrooms and leeks. Which then seemed to have a bonus halloumi - that or I didn't read the description properly which seems more likely! As if that wasn't enough I had been having food envy checking out the scones coming out so decided to finish with those. An excellent choice as they were warm and fluffy and oh so delicious!

Remember that movie Sirens where Elle Macpherson 'acted' by spending pretty much all the movie nude? This convent slash art gallery feels like one of the really arty, pretty, regional-Australia places in that film. Came here for a wedding, and the place was good when I was sober, and supermodel stunning when I was less so, which was most of the night and a big chunk of the early morning. The chapel is sweet and intimate, and a door leads straight into the reception area so nobody gets lost, and then there's sprawling, resplendent gardens that wind up to a lookout / makeout spot, and the whole building is riddled with fancy pants artworks, from sculptures to nude paintings to mega-arty things that I couldn't recognise but desired nonetheless. "One art, please!" Don't know anyone getting married? Kick back in the cafe and have a wander and pretend you're in some eccentric millionaire's mansion.

Set atop another hill in Daylesford this spectacular gallery and cafe is a unique little slice of the arty, foody crowd from the region. My Mum and I walked in to find we were the only people dining in for lunch mid-week and we were promptly served by the incredibly friendly waiting staff. Our meals came out as quickly as the service and we shared the baked field mushrooms and a vego pizza. Mushrooms were perfectly seasoned and cooked with baked fetta on top and the individual pizza was done on a thick focaccia type bread and loaded up with plenty of veg. Both perfect and filling winter warmers! After a quick sneak peak of the gallery - via a stop to the toilets (inside the gallery) I fell in love with the diverse collections on offer. We didn't pay to peruse the whole gallery from memory, as we didn't have time, but we were impressed just with the reception area and the glassware, pottery, sculptures and large abstract artwork on the walls. Don't just go for the gallery, you must stop for breakfast, lunch or even dinner in this beautiful old restored building.

Stunning grounds, great artwork and delicious food We held a work roadshow here for 20 guests and would highly recommend for others. The catering was delicious and the staff so friendly and helpful

Is it a Gallery....is it a cafe? Well its both. I went there a few months ago for brunch and after I finished walked around the gallery and gift shop and it was time for afternoon tea. If I was not returning to Melbourne...could have stayed for dinner too! I love this place - has great food, great ambience and its just different!

Love the Convent Gallery. Have been coming here for years. Love the building. Love the gardens. Love the gifts on sale. Came here for a wedding today. What a lovely event it was. It's a great place for a wedding. Nice spots for the ceremony and reception. The staff are a real standout here. Hands down the best I've ever encountered at any wedding venue. I'm one of a number of people who mentioned it. The staff couldn't do enough for you and sometimes anticipated your needs. They are a credit to the supervisor, who herself was excellent, the establishment and the town. Guys, you're superstars.

The grounds are beautiful. I was a bit disappointed by the lack of history or exhibits on the convent history itself. The chapel was dated in a sad way....I expected authentically old and grand...? Not particularly impressed with the art collection either. The gallery shop is large and has an eclectic selection with an adjacent coffee shop. If looking to kill some time it's ok but I wouldn't go out of my way.