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Mount William Opening tournament - 22nd and 23rd October 2022

8 Sep 2022


Dear Polo Community
 
We are excited to hold our Pre season polo tournament at Mount William as usual the weekend of the 22/23 October. Here is some information below regarding the hospitality side of things. 
 
Look forward to seeing as many faces as possible. Pls do not hesitate to contact myself or Will directly for questions. 
 
Kindest Regards 
 
Tori 
 
Dear Attendees,
 
This year we are elevating the hospitality offering around the Mount William Polo Weekend season-opening tournament 22nd to 23rd Oct 2022 and we invite you to this exciting weekend experience.   We are limiting numbers for the VIP Marquee section to deliver a high-end boutique feel, so please book ASAP.  On-farm rooms need to be re-paid to reserve on a first come first serve basis.
 
HOMESTEAD GUESTS
Master Ensuite - $520 per night (min 2 nights)
Standard ensuite - $380 per night (min 2 nights)
Room rates include breakfast & Homestead players Dinner Saturday night for 2ppl
 
SHEARERS QUARTERS GUESTS
Standard Twin Single or Queen - $135 per night (min 2 nights)
Master Room with fireplace (Queen) - $180 (min 2 nights)
Includes a takeaway breakfast pack (8:30am-9:30am), collected at the back of the commercial kitchen, homestead grounds.
 
PLAYERS CAMPING
For players not wanting a two-night room, camping in trucks or swags is welcomed.  We'll be able to facilitate showers (pool house, outside bathroom at the Shearers Quarters) and additional bathrooms at the ground.  Players and grooms are free entry to the event.  Playing subs are priced as usual and arranged through Victoria.
 
Pre-booked meal options:
1.  Friday dinner $90pp, including two glasses of wine.
2.  Saturday Players Dinner @ The Homestead 7pm - 10pm.  
$110 rolling gourmet menu including beer & local wines.   
Booking is essential as limited spots
Dress:  Sports Jacket
3.  Grooms BBQ pack @ Shearers Quarters 7-10pm ($35pp).  Chef prepared proteins and sides on meat tray for self cooking on the SQ BBQ & BYO drinks.
 
4. Lunch option a-la-carte for players and grooms and General Admin spectators take-away, beside the long lunch tent.
 
5.  Sunday morning 8am - 9:30am breakfast can be purchased at the "drive-thru" window at the back of the commercial kitchen (homestead).   Bacon & Egg roll, banana bread slice and coffee $20
 

Mount William Polo Tournament VIP Long Lunch
22nd October 2022
12pm - 5pm
$150pp
Includes: Includes event entry, full bar, catered lunch and field side prime viewing.
 
11am-12pm Homestead and garden tour for early arrivals and non-staying guests.

General Admission
$15 entry fee.  
Picnic style lunch basket for two ($70) and food and drinks are available to purchase at the ground.  Pre-booking picnic packs to guarantee allocation on website.  Available @ www.mountwilliamstation.com/polo
 
BOOKING
Email request of inclusions to info@mountwilliam.com.
Bookings will be honoured on a first pay first served basis for accommodation.  For room options, please see the website.
 

NAME: MT WILLIAM HOLDINGS

BSB: 013006

ACCOUNT: 293254177

 

Or visit www.mountwilliamstation.com/polo for credit card payments for lunch and dinners.

 

We look forward to welcoming everyone and having a wonderful weekend amongst friends.

 

Kind regards,


Will

044 888 6258

 

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ITINERARY

Friday 21st October 2022
2pm onwards: Check-in for Homestead and Shearers Quarters guests
 
Friday Dinner Guests
(available to on-farm staying guests)
6pm: Happy Hour - Rhino Room 
7pm:  3-course dinner in the formal dining room
Dress: Tweed jackets in line with the RBS Coat Tradition
 
Saturday 22nd October 2022
8am - 9:30am.  Takeaway breakfast packs are served back of the commercial kitchen window at the Homestead.  
Example menu:  Bacon & Egg roll, banana bread slice and coffee.  
Non-staying guests $20 (pre-book)
Homestead guests have breakfast to order at the kitchen table.
 
11am-12pm Homestead and garden tour (outside guests welcome)
 
12pm - 5pm VIP Long Lunch beside the polo ground
 
Polo match schedule released closer to the event.  Check website for details.
 
6:30pm - Happy hour @ Homestead
7pm - 10pm:  Players Dinner @ Homestead
 
7pm - Grooms BBQ self-serve gourmet pack @ Shearers Quarters
 
Sunday 23rd October 2022
8am - 9:30am.  Takeaway breakfast packs served back of the commercial kitchen window at the Homestead.  Example menu:  Bacon & Egg roll, banana bread slice and coffee.  
Non-staying guests $20.  
Homestead guests have breakfast to order at the kitchen table.
 
11am: Room check-out
 
[11am - 3pm, Pending Schedule] - Polo finals & presentations.
 
12:30pm - 2:30pm: BBQ or sandwiches and drinks available for players and spectators to purchase at the ground.
 
 
Sunday night accommodation bookings are available upon request.
 
We look forward to having you to what will be an amazing weekend

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