The founder of the Matara Centre, a place created to inspire connection, creativity, and celebration. Shaped through a shared vision with his partner and soul friend of 25 years, June Higgins, Matara grew from love, loss, and hope following June’s experience with cancer. Today, Matara is a welcoming space where people reconnect with themselves, others, and nature - a living expression of creativity and possibility. For Geoffrey, it is a place to express dreams and celebrate life’s magical moments with loved ones, and he warmly invites others to do the same.

Since joining Matara in 2008, Holly has been passionate about creating a supportive, collaborative team culture rooted in care, creativity, and connection. Holly thrives on bringing people together, nurturing strong relationships, and empowering her team to deliver meaningful, personalised experiences for every celebration held at Matara.

Abbie supports couples in bringing their wedding vision to life. From serene garden ceremonies to the refined elegance of the Hilarium, Abbie takes pride in helping shape celebrations that feel personal and meaningful. Working closely with a collaborative team, she ensures each wedding runs seamlessly and creates a memorable experience for everyone involved.

Kelly plays a key role in creating a warm, beautiful, and welcoming home for guests. Kelly brings a thoughtful and creative approach to flowers and venue styling, ensuring every space feels calm, cared for, and considered. Inspired by Matara’s peaceful setting and the people she works alongside, she takes pride in shaping an environment where guests feel truly at ease.

With over 15 years of experience at Matara Vicky takes great pride in looking after and maintaining the event spaces to an exceptional standard, ensuring everything is always presented at its best, bringing a thoughtful and creative approach to venue styling so each space feels calm, intentional, and perfectly suited to the occasion Vicky also supports the Head Housekeeper in her role.

Luke takes great pride in creating delicious, unique menus for weddings and celebrations. With a strong focus on flavour, quality, and presentation, Luke works closely with couples to craft dining experiences that reflect their tastes and enhance their special day. Inspired by Matara’s beautiful setting, he is committed to delivering food that guests remember long after the celebration ends.

Liam is responsible for the care, development, and ongoing beauty of the gardens and grounds. Liam takes great pride in creating and maintaining diverse outdoor spaces that evolve with the seasons and invite guests to explore and connect with nature. Working closely with the landscape and its natural rhythms, he ensures the gardens are always presented at their best, contributing to the unique atmosphere and experience of Matara at Kingscote Park.

With a strong aptitude for construction and practical problem-solving, Will oversees a wide range of maintenance and improvement projects across the site. From structural works to detailed finishing, he brings a versatile, hands-on approach that ensures the venue is always maintained to the highest standard.

Steve works across the gardens and wider estate. This role supports the ongoing care, presentation, and maintenance of Matara’s outdoor spaces. With attention to detail and a hands-on approach, Steve helps ensure the grounds are beautifully maintained year-round, contributing to the calm and welcoming environment enjoyed by guests and couples alike.