OUR STORY
Marybank is more than our home—it's a place where history, family and nature have grown together for generations. We're honoured to continue its story and invite you to become part of it.
More than a heritage property
To us, Marybank isn't just an old house.
It's where birthdays have been celebrated, Christmas mornings have been shared, children have grown up exploring the gardens and family weddings have brought generations together.
It's where stories have been created for almost two centuries—and they're still being written today.
Although the estate has changed over the years, it's never lost its sense of home.
Caring for Marybank
Since Sue and Chris Lloyd began the next chapter here in 1996, Marybank has continued to grow with the addition of the vineyard, the restoration of the Barn and the creation of the Barn Loft, along with many new gardens and plantings that visitors enjoy today.
Billy and I have simply continued that journey.
Most days you'll find us outside.
Pruning roses, planting trees, mowing lawns, fixing fences, tending the vines, restoring old buildings or getting everything ready for a wedding or guests arriving at the Barn Loft.
There's always another job waiting.
Thankfully, we both love a project.
Our PhilosophyPeople often ask how we keep Marybank looking the way it does.
The truth is, we don't try to make it perfect.
We want it to feel real.
The gardens aren't over-manicured—they're full of life, changing with the seasons and always giving us something new to enjoy.
The vineyard still produces the grapes for our own small collection of wines.
The Barn Loft gives guests the chance to slow down for a while.
Every wedding becomes another chapter in Marybank's story.
We're very hands-on in everything we do because we believe that's what gives this place its heart.
Looking Ahead
We often say we're not really the owners of Marybank.
We're simply looking after it until it's someone else's turn.
Every tree we plant, every building we restore and every garden bed we nurture is done with future generations in mind.
It's our way of honouring those who cared for Marybank before us, while making sure this special place continues to be shared for many years to come.
Whether you've come here for a wedding, a weekend away, a bottle of wine or simply to wander through the gardens, we hope you leave feeling a little of what makes this place so special.
We certainly do.
Curious about Marybank's history?
We've been uncovering fascinating stories about the people, gardens and rooms that have shaped this estate over nearly two centuries. We'd love to share them with you.