The Convent Daylesford

An absolute pleasure to visit and spend hours wandering the museum, convent and gardens.
Cafe was excellent. Warmly greeted by a delightful and informative young man. Staff were very helpful and obviously passionate about The Convent. $10 is very well spent and goes towards the restoration and upkeep. The ticket allows you three days to explore

Beautiful property with a lovely cafe inside. It’s a must visit if you’re in Daylesford, the staff are super friendly and the waiting time for food is very reasonable. Me and my friends loved the part of the cafe which had the turquoise coloured walls and marble tables. Highly recommend the calamari salad or the Moroccan lamb pie as your mains. There’s also a gift shop and a gallery if you’re interested in checking those out with a $10 entry fee to the gallery. After you’re done at the cafe, you can go for a walk around the back of the property where there is a long gravel road Trail. If you walk out the back of the property and walk far enough to your left hand side, there is a tall lighthouse type of look out which has wonderful views of the area.

It’s rumoured to be one of the most haunted places in Daylesford at night, but in the daytime, it’s Daylesford’s best kept secret attraction. Beautiful and atmospheric property that houses a cafe which serves delicious breakfast, lunch and afternoon high tea, and a stunning art gallery. I had the privilege to meet Tina, the owner. Very lovely lady. She has created a masterpiece that must be seen and experienced.

One of the most unique cafes in Victoria. The 19th century old building was a convent and boarding school for almost 90 years. Over four levels there’s 7 gallery spaces, a museum, chapel and gift shop. The bad habits cafe nestled within features a high, glass-encased atrium where you can indulge in some sweet treats or enjoy brunch.

This is by far the best attraction in Daylesford. Well done Tina B, huge congratulations to you. Years of effort and dedication. Your vision. Outstanding. The staff were fantastic, from arrival to coffee shop. Kudos to you all.

The convent is amazing

Book in advance for the weekends, we got
Lucky and managed to get a spot but booking in advance guarantees you a spot . Nice rustic vintage feel and you can smell those scones!

You have to get the scones here they are super fresh , baked frequently and overwhelmingly indulgent . Get the scones ,

Quite a bit of parking onsite

Such a beautiful, aesthetically satisfying place, the trees and gardens and architecture and stories and paintings were so lovely. As were the wonderful friends with whom I went to the Convent!

I was just driving past and I needed to turn around, I haven't even entered the building but just stopped to admire the gardens and what a beautiful atmosphere.

I will definitely be returning one day when I don't have sleeping babies in the car

The Convent Gallery was the setting of one of the most magical weekends of our lives!
My partner and I had our wedding at the Convent and it was the best (and easiest!) decision we ever made.
From day 1, Marija, Tina and the entire staff went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. We had never experienced a venue display that level of hospitality and many of our guests noticed the exact same thing.
The venue itself is beyond stunning and we were lucky enough to utilise all 4 of the main spaces the venue had to offer.
Ceremony in the chapel, canapés and drinks in the atrium, dinner and dancing in the St.Michael's room and then the after party in the alter bar.
The food was delicious, the venue was beautiful, the location was perfect and the staff and service were second to none.
What more could you ask for?!

Best place to enjoy a meal & Art. $10 entry fee to the gallery. Huge collection of art work.

Thank you Tina for an exceptional experience.
You met your calling by bringing the Convent to life again.
What a wonderful tour our All aboard girls had, and scrumptious scones and beverages.
Would recommend everyone to visit,
So much history .Something for everyone to view.

Had a lunch here. Great place and ambience. Foods are great. Food plating is nice.
Too bad we had to rush to another place. The museum seems a fun place to explore.

Just Wow!!!!! Was blown when got there. Been going to Daylesford for years and didn’t realise it was there. The gardens are amazing and the cafe and bar looks great with a great menu. The gallery is next level. So much talented work on display.

We visited the Convent today and count ourselves very lucky to have met Tina on the way in; the amazing woman who restored the Convent to become the outstanding + special place it is today. We loved her story and it was a privilege to learn the history of the nuns who once lived, worked and endured trying conditions in the building. Their stories surely would have been lost forever without her years of dedication, research and collaboration with the remaining nuns many years ago. She has preserved and honoured a true piece of history, but also brought it to life - the place feels happy and busy and is full of beautiful art and artifacts. We thank Tina for providing such an incredible service to the community and art world!!

The receptionist was too kind. Made the place really warm. She recommended the “nun tonic” which was wine with spices and juice to warm the senses.
The art collection was really great. Weather was perfect to take photos outside.

There is no way you can give this place less than 5 stars. It's beautiful, haunting, and moving. The place is run by passionate and lovely people. The gardens are stunning, with views to match!

What an incredible place… An absolutely stunning building with so many gorgeous pieces. Everyone I spoke to was warm and friendly. The cafe was shut today, would love to go back to enjoy some food in such a gorgeous environment. I will be back for more!

What are you doing still reading this review? Go NOW!! Just a beautiful cosy spot ran by Tina and her welcoming team. Great food, great gallery. Kitchen closes around 3pm but they still do high tea after.

Absolutely stunning & lovely place. Friendly customer service and picturesque views. Lots of great art and at the heart of Daylesford culture.

The grounds here are absolutely breathtaking. Perfect place to take the friends & family for a lovely breakfast/lunch/dinner or to take your book/laptop and spend some time enjoying the great coffee and the art.

We spoke to the owner for the first time as and she is extremely friendly and just lovely to speak to.

Below scores are out of 10

Customer Service 9.5
Food Quality 9
Atmosphere 9
Presentation 9
Products 9
Location 10
Parking: Lots of parking available.
Overall 10

This gallery is a such a wonderful experience of history, art and soul - every single time. A lovely chance to encounter with Tina, the visionary and owner who welcomed us with her radiance and kindness.