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Main Building
The retreat has been built almost entirely by volunteers and took five years to complete. The external walls are earth brick and include large exposed timber beams above the windows and doors.
There is a wood-burning stove in the kitchen that, with the help of a solar panel, provides the retreat’s hot water. This hot water can also be reticulated under the tiled floor to help keep the retreat warm.
The kitchen, dining and lounge areas are open plan with views of the gardens and native bush. There is a table tennis table, piano, several guitars, drums and even a didgeridoo for those interested. There is also a good library of books and some beautiful art on the walls.
The retreat has four extra large bedrooms with bunks and sleeps up to 15. There is also an office, three bathrooms, laundry, several storage rooms and a 220 sq m loft upstairs for future development.
Workshop
The retreat has a workshop that is used for carpentry, mechanical repairs and maintenance.
Retreat Orchards & Garden
To make the retreat as self-sustainable as possible we grow as many different food types as we can on the property. We utilize permaculture and biodynamic methods with the eventual aim of having a year round supply of healthy organic food.
Development of the orchards and gardens is an ongoing process. We have already planted figs, sugar cane, macadamias, olives, citrus fruit, stone fruit, apples, pears, peaches, plums and have a healthy garden. We also have chickens on the property providing the retreat with fresh eggs every day.
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