CountryPlace is an award-winning residential conference, event, and accommodation venue, located in Victoria's beautiful Dandenong Ranges. The business has operated for 28 years as a specialist conference centre, equipping us to provide the highest quality of service and event knowledge to all clients. The property sits on high-ground in Kalorama's Olinda State Forest, providing views overlooking the Silvan Dam and right down into the picturesque Yarra Valley. CountryPlace is the only retreat and conference centre to be inducted into the Victorian Tourism “Hall of Fame,” having 5 times won the Victorian Tourism Award for excellence. The venue also has 2 National Tourism Awards to its credit. CountryPlace was the first centre in Australia to be accredited by the International Association of Conference Centres. This acknowledgement, by industry peers, is your guarantee of quality facilities, professionalism and service.