About Mona Farm
About Mona Farm
Located within the heritage listed town of Braidwood in rural NSW, Mona Farm is a luxury estate with award winning gardens, grand buildings, bespoke experiences and a rich history to discover.
Mona Farm is located 1 hour from Canberra or 3 hours from Sydney, tucked between rolling hills and beautiful countryside.
Beautifully restored buildings and English-inspired gardens pay homage to the history, while Mona Farm’s present custodians embrace the contemporary. A diverse collection of modern Australian and International art and sculpture have been introduced throughout the estate, creating an unparalleled collision of art, nature and luxury.
An interplay of formality and wildness is present in Mona Farm’s award winning gardens. Majestic century old trees connect the present to the past and provide a sense of calm and tranquillity.
Mona Farm houses one of the most diverse collections of contemporary art and sculpture in the region. Here, grand sculptures live amongst the Elm trees and artworks reside happily with their guests, creating an experience like no other.
Mona Farm’s present custodians aim to pay homage to its history, whilst embracing the contemporary. From great depressions to tales of gold sovereigns buried somewhere on the estate, Mona Farm has a rich history to be discovered.
Our farming philosophy revolves around a connection between the land, the animals and the community. We employ sustainable and conscious farming practices as a method to grow food for our guests and the local community.
Braidwood Town
Braidwood Town
The heritage listed town of Braidwood is home to a number of charming cafes, antique shops and artistic hubs. Located halfway between Canberra and Bateman’s Bay, Braidwood offers visitors easy access to both rural and coastal settings.
Provisions is a gourmet deli, pantry and creperie that stocks a delicious range of artisan produce, locally-sourced ingredients and a delicious selection of French galettes & crepes. We highly recommend a visit to Provisions for breakfast or lunch.
Located in the heart of Braidwood, The Albion Cafe serves a wide variety of gluten free, vegetarian and vegan menu items plus a range of organic teas, freshly squeezed juices and Kombucha.
Jacquie & Jo will warmly welcome you to Casanova’s, Braidwood’s much-loved sourdough bakery & cafe. Casanova’s offers a delicious selection of freshly baked items and pastries in a beautiful setting, complete with a veggie patch out the back.
IGA
The IGA in Braidwood sells all the basics you could need, and often has interesting and unusual items in its aisles. It also has a bottle shop next door.
Please note, the bottle shop, whilst charming, only offers the basics.
Things To Do
Due to its rich history, Braidwood was the first entire town in New South Wales to be added to the Heritage Register. Here, impressive colonial buildings stand amongst an eclectic and busy township. For more recommendations, follow VisitBraidwood.
Golf
One of the most picturesque golf courses in the region, The Braidwood Golf Club offers a 9 course golf course. Featuring a range of tight tee shots & small targets, the course provides a challenging layout & should not be missed by the keen golfer!
Shop
Deadwood is a quirky and charming concept store on the main street of Braidwood, delivering a magnificent range of floristry, fermented foods, pickles and Campos coffee.
Explore
The Braidwood Farmers’ Markets are held at The National Theatre on the first Saturday of every month. Here you’ll find a variety of locally-sourced produce to support ethical and sustainable regional prosperity.