Introducing Friends of Lake House ~ a curated series of events designed to inspire, celebrate and cherish with likeminded (new & old) friends. It may be a hands on cooking class, a guest chef, a special tasting, an exclusive look at some long cellared and storied wines, a reading or performance.

Keep an eye on The Lake House calendar of events regularly, as they are limited and often sell out quickly.

What’s coming up? A quick guide below:

Crawford River Wine Lunch | Saturday 28 June 12pm | $425.00
Hosted by Chief Winemaker Belinda Thomson

Family owned and operated since 1975, Crawford River is celebrating 50 years in 2025; a testament to the patience and commitment of founders John and Catherine Thomson and now daughter Belinda. Lunch with Chief Winemaker and Viticulturist Belinda Thomson will be special indeed. A rare occasion to hear the history of the property, understand her push to move to organic practices in 2008 and taste some of the best wines in Victoria. Paired with a set chefs menu to compliment the season and Crawford River wines, this lunch is limited to 30 guests.

Stay | An exclusive Cellar Series hotel package inclusive of 2 nights accommodation, breakfast daily and a la carte dinner in the Lake House Restaurant on one night | From $1600

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Special Lunch, Truffles & The Wines of Italy: A Mid-Winter Feast | Saturday 26 July 12pm | $395.00
Hosted by Trembath & Taylor’s Matt Paul

The prominence given to Italian wine in Australia today can be traced back to Trembath & Taylor, the leading importer of Italian wine in this country. A company that works with great integrity with a focus on quality of product and relationships, we’re grateful to have their long-term friendship. A multi course set chefs menu features local truffles from Truffiérre Archeologico alongside other trusted suppliers paired with Italian wines from Trembath & Taylor’s revered portfolio focusing on the wines of Piedmont.

Stay | An exclusive Cellar Series hotel package inclusive of 2 nights accommodation, breakfast daily and a la carte dinner in the Lake House Restaurant on one night | From $1600

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Bindi Wine Lunch | Saturday 9 August 12pm | $525.00
Hosted by the iconic Michael Dhillon

“Steller”, “5 star”, “Some of Australia’s finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay”…. That’s likely what you have read of Bindi. “One of the icons,” says James Halliday. Established in 1988 – just after Lake House first opened its doors; Bindi is now renowned as one of the best wineries in Australia serving up top-shelf Chardonnay and remarkable Pinot Noir. This philosophy is applied to both farming and conservation at Bindi; the preservation of the natural harmony. Their wines are hard to come by and coveted by collectors, Lake House is grateful and proud to have the opportunity to share them with you.

Stay | An exclusive Cellar Series hotel package inclusive of 2 nights accommodation, breakfast daily and a la carte dinner in the Lake House Restaurant on one night | From $1600

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Exclusive Release & Cellar Selection, Phillip Jones Wines | Saturday 6 September | $525.00
Hosted by Phillip Jones, renowned Winemaker, Founder of Bass Phillip Wines & Owner of Phillip Jones Wines.

For those in the know, Phillip is one of Australia’s best and most loved winemakers. Establishing his flagship wine label Bass Phillip in 1979, Phillip Jones sold the first wine from the vineyards 12 years later. The process was uncompromising and driven by the respect for nature, organic since 1993 and biodynamic since 2002. Whilst he sold the label and majority of vines in 2020, Phillip retained his most prized plot; a vineyard from which to produce very small quantities of Pinot Noir under his new label, Phillip Jones Wines. Now three vintages in, he is ready to share it with us alongside a very special lunch at Lake House also featuring wines from his own cellar including selected back vintages of his Bass Phillip label.

Stay | An exclusive Cellar Series hotel package inclusive of 2 nights accommodation, breakfast daily and a la carte dinner in the Lake House Restaurant on one night. From $1600.

For further information, click here.

Champagne Lunch with Maison Champagne Bollinger | Sunday 5 October 12pm | $595.00
Hosted by Cyril Delarue, 5th Generation C. Bollinger

Make sure you have your accommodation sorted, you’ll want to linger a little longer over this sumptuous lunch hosted by Cyril Delarue, 5th generation family member Champagne Bollinger. Since 1829, Champagne Bollinger has been making great wines with a powerful, refined and complex style, expressing the aromas of the fruit in all its dimensions. Join a very special celebration, some intimate storytelling, delicious food and wines from the Bollinger portfolio.

Stay | An exclusive Cellar Series hotel package inclusive of 2 nights accommodation, breakfast daily and a la carte dinner in the Lake House Restaurant on one night | From $1600

For further information, click here.

To reserve your seat at one of the Friend’s of Lake House Series events, click here.