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Celebration of Life Memorial Services, Ceremonies & Wakes

Tumbling Waters Retreat is a tranquil picturesque setting to honour and remember the one you love.

Surrounded by nature, with a stunning Ocean backdrop, our uniquely crafted package enables a heartfelt tribute designed to be special, warm, and calm. It enables you, your family, and your friends to focus on remembering your loved one in a positive light.

A  celebration of a life well lived.

The retreat is available for private farewells on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, subject to availability.

Weather permitting, the service can take place outdoors in our gardens or indoors in the glass atrium

  • Private manicured gardens overlooking the Ocean
  • Indoor and Outdoor surround sound music system. A member of the TWR team can play your music entry/exit, which is the time for reflection.
  • Chairs, Lecturn, A-frames x 2.
  • High-Speed Wifi suitable for live streaming
  • Retreats indoor decor/decorations are naturally beautiful. *You are welcome to add your additional touches.
  • One large smart TV (you are welcome to BYO USB drive with photo memories)

Duration 3 hours Venue hire is $3950

 

 

 

A private location for an intimate farewll
Calm
A private location for a Wake
A memory of life celebration
wake
Sticky date cakes
sweet treats

 

Package Options

The Circle of Life celebration wake 

Cold water, a selection of Juices, tea and coffee  upon arrival

Grazing Table available after the service.

Chef selection of freshly made Sandwiches eg. ham cheese, homemade vegetable relish and baby spinach etc

Selection of Savoury Quiches e.g Mushroom Tomato / Zucchini and Feta

Homemade dips, e.g. Hummus, Baba Ghanoush + crudites and crackers.

Chef selection of sweet treats, peanut butter cookies / Mixed Berry Bavarois & Sticky Date cake.

Beverage service includes premium red, white, sparkling wine, soft drinks, mineral water, orange/fruit juice, selection of teas and freshly brewed coffee 1.5  hours service (1 hour alcoholic) BYO spirits and beer permitted includes corkage.

The tariff is from $65 per person minimum spend 75 adults 

 

Morning / Afternoon Tea Wake 

Cold water, a selection of Juices, tea and coffee upon arrival and after the service.

Selection

Chef selection of sweet treats, peanut butter cookies & Sticky Date cake.

Beverage service includes soft drinks, mineral water, orange/fruit juice, a selection of teas and freshly brewed coffee 1.5  hours of service

The tariff is from $30 per person

Service Ceremony only 

Cold water and a selection of Juice, tea, and coffee upon arrival before and after the service.

Beverage service includes soft drinks, mineral water, orange/fruit juice, a selection of teas and freshly brewed coffee 1.5  hours of service

The tariff is $2o per person 

 

Time Line Morning 10.00 am Start OR Afternoon 2.30 pm start.

Natural Pool #11
9.30 am/ 1.30 pm Security gates open 30 minutes before the guest's scheduled arrival time.
10 am/ 2 pm Guests arrive / Tea and Coffee / non-alcoholic beverages available upon arrival.
10.20 am/2.20 pm Guests are directed to the farewell ceremony location
10.30 am / 3.30 pm The service usually takes one hour - additional time can be added if required.
11.30 am  / 3.30 pm After the service, guests are free to enjoy the gardens.
11.30 am  / 3.30 pm Service commences pending the package selected
12.30 pm / 4.30 pm  Beverage service continues for non-alcoholic beverages only.
12.45 pm / 4.45 pm  Farewells
1 pm / 5 pm Guest depart
The food service timeline can be extended as required.

Additional charges apply for food and beverage service extension from $25 per person per hour

Perched on the Edge of the Escarpement overlooking the Ocean, offering a  serene location for a private unique farewell.

Frequently asked questions / Helpful information + contacts

 

  • A surround sound music system is available and can be operated by a member of our TWR team. A Spotify link can be emailed to TWR and uploaded to our sound system; this must be provided well in advance of the service.
  • A team member can operate the sound system while your pallbearers bring your casket/coffin to and from the service location.
  • A good location for the service is the sandstone arbour area or under the shade of the trees, weather permitting, or inside the glass atrium section of the venue.
  • Access is granted to the venue so you can add your personal touches & memories.
  • Distance from Kingsford Smith Airport is an hour's drive.
  • Local transport Companies to and from the airport South Coast Limousines
  • Wifi High speed 100/40 mbps is available to live stream the service (must BYO equipment)

Funeral Homes 

Celebrant

Booking Conditions

A non refundable venue hire fee plus a minimum spend of the package price of 75 adults is required to secure the date, grounds and venue.

For catering purposes an estimate final guest attendance payment must be made 5 days in advance. Confirmed guest are catered for and added to the invoice on the day.

A credit card security payment bond is taken on the day to cover for additional guests attending