18/05/2026
✨History of the Boisdale Stables✨
A journey of community generosity and our amazing volunteers.
The Boisdale Stables, built in the early 1900’s, originally housed horses for the Boisdale Cheese & Butter Factory which was located across the main street of Boisdale. It was one of three industrial buildings located in the township; the original blacksmith’s building remains next to the Stables.
Foster Brothers built the Cheese & Butter factory in 1900, followed by the township houses for their factory workers, the hall and other local buildings.
The factory ceased operation in 1921 and was demolished in the 1950’s. The Stables was primarily used for storage of farming equipment by the Foster family until 2005 when the remaining Foster properties were set to be auctioned.
The local community wished to purchase the building to prevent its demolishment, but issues arose with the title, and it was not able to be auctioned. The community remained in contact with the Foster family and in 2007 the building and contents were generously donated by the family to the Boisdale community, with the title for the stables building to be held in trust by the Boisdale & District Progress Assoc. Inc.
Thus began a twenty-year project to restore the building to the stage where it has become an asset for the local community and a unique venue for a broad range of events.
This project has been made possible through dedicated volunteering and donations by many community members, an amazing builder in Peter Brown and financial support through major grants from Regional Development Victoria in 2012 and the Latrobe Valley Authority in 2019.
The Boisdale stables is a charming venue with a picturesque backdrop of mountainous countryside. The venue is licensed for up to 120 guests and amenities include self-contained kitchen and toilet facilities. A generous hire period is included for large events and wedding day hire, to allow ample time for set up and dismantle - ideal when planning your own special event.
If you are looking to host your wedding day, engagement, anniversary, birthday, reunion or event - the Boisdale stables is available for hire.
For event bookings & enquires and to arrange a tour contact Laura:
P| 0459 076 069
E| [email protected]
For general enquires contact Helen:
P| 0448 349 420
E| [email protected]
