Our Property
Lawson Lodge Country Estate is one of the most extraordinary properties within the Macedon Ranges, and we feel so privileged to share this incredible space with you. Nestled in this beautiful corner of the world, with views that continue to take our breath away, we take great pride in sharing this beautiful property with our guests.
At Lawson Lodge, our dedicated team is more than just staff, we are a family, and we extend our warm, country hospitality to our guests from the very moment of their arrival. We are dedicated to ensuring that every guest enjoys an incredible experience, forging lasting memories with their loved ones or colleagues.
We invite you to make yourself entirely at home, to relax, and enjoy everything our estate has to offer. A stay at Lawson Lodge is a unique and unparalleled experience that we hope you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
A Little History
The traditional owners of Macedon and its surrounding regions are the Wurundjeri people. They relied on the land for sustenance, cultural practices, and spiritual significance. They had a deep connection to the natural environment and the area held great importance for ceremonies and gatherings.
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people as the traditional custodians of the land where Lawson Lodge now resides and recognise their deep and enduring connection to this land. We are grateful to share their beautiful land with our guests, and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging.
Historically this land was part of the Lawson family estate, one of this region’s grand & renowned family properties. It was purchased by the Jinks family in 1988, at that time, it was being used for sheep farming.
In 1989, the Canadian-style mountain lodge was built as the family home, now the main Lodge accommodation. From 1989 to 1993, the property was run as one of Australia’s pioneering Deer farms. The current Club House and Conference Centre was once a deer quarantine shed, a striking departure from its current role as a wedding and events venue.
In 1994, the property went through an expansive transformation, converting into a golf course which included planting thousands of trees. Initially operating as a private 9-hole golf course with Club House, and then opening for accommodation in 2002. Between 2002 and 2023 we have continued to improve the facilities, renovating spaces and adding new amenities. With ongoing plans for improvement, we love to surprise repeat guests with new additions.
Meet Our Team
Our team of professional and friendly staff are dedicated to providing you with an unforgettable experience. Warm country hospitality, exceptional service and attention to detail is our promise to you.
Christina Kennedy
Property Manager
Christina is across all aspects of the property and loves meeting guests and sharing this beautiful property with them. Available at any time to answer questions or solve any problems you may have.
Meagan Eichhorst
Guest Services Manager
Meagan is the first point of contact for guests, managing your booking to ensure your experience is perfect. Guests can chat to Meagan about any special requests to personalise your stay.
Caitlin O'brien
Events & Styling
Caitlin is our style guru and loves to make weddings and events look amazing. She’s also our resident green thumb and loves designing new garden spaces.
Michelle, Anthony & Brian
Property Maintenance
Our property maintenance team work tirelessly to ensure our 65 acre property is beautifully presented. They love new projects to make this property look better and better.
Housekeeping & Events Staff
Our small team of wonderful housekeeping and events staff are dedicated to the presentation of our property. We are so grateful for their attention to detail and warm country hospitality, that ensures our guests have an unforgettable experience.
We would love to acknowledge all of our wonderful staff, who really are more like family and work together to make Lawson Lodge unforgettable.
