Group Getaway, Macedon Ranges

The River House living room, a guest resting by the lit fireplace

The retreat

What it is

This is for a group who want the same couple of days rather than the same treatment. Friends, a family, a team. Everyone gets the same amount of looking after and nobody has to organise it.

Ideal for anyone who is stressed out emotionally, mentally and physically and needs to take a break from their day to day life and invest some time in themselves. Take time out to invigorate body and mind, and reignite your imagination amid the spectacular forests, natural mineral waters and historic villages of the Macedon Ranges region.

Let us cocoon you within an oasis, a peaceful place where you can find sustenance: calm, small, sacred and nurturing.

The house
The River House sits into the hill by the Campaspe River walk, close to the Kyneton Botanic Gardens. Moloney Architects designed it and it holds up in every season: a fire going in winter, the trees turning in autumn, the river in summer. Perfect for design lovers, foodies, friends, families, colleagues and wellbeing seekers.
Where everyone sleeps
Four bedrooms, two king and two queen, all looking onto the garden, and one of the kings splits into singles. Ensuite off the master, a second bathroom and a powder room, and a laundry that works. Linen, towels and Aspar products are there when you arrive.
Room to be together, room to be quiet
There are two living areas. The main living and dining room is big enough to roll mats out in, which is where the morning classes happen. The other one has the TV and the games.
The kitchen
Set up for cooking properly, and the dining table looks over the oaks and elms down to the river.
Food
The part you choose. Take the catered package and breakfast provisions, a lunch on the second day and both dinners are handled. Or self-cater and eat along Piper Street, which is a good enough reason on its own.
What to tell us
How many of you there are, and when you are thinking. We will put the rest together.

Both morningsSeventy-five minutes of yoga, meditation, sound healing and breathwork at the house, with an instructor who comes to you.
Two hours each at MaiavedaA sixty minute Signature massage and a sixty minute rejuvenating facial, per guest, on Piper Street.
The rest of itThe River House to yourselves, the Campaspe River walk, the Botanic Gardens, and Piper Street for eating.

The River House from the courtyard, its glass front under a vine pergola

Included

What's included

01Two nights at the River House, private use, sleeps eight
02Two seventy-five minute morning classes at the house: yoga, meditation, sound healing and breathwork
03Two hours of treatment each at Maiaveda: sixty minute Signature massage and sixty minute rejuvenating facial
04Breakfast provisions, one lunch and two dinners on the catered package
05Linen, towels and Aspar products
06A short walk to the Campaspe River walk and the Botanic Gardens

If that is the weekend you have been looking for, tell us and we'll hold you a place.

Enquire about a retreat

Cost

What it costs

Per guest, all meals included, minimum six guests$1,050
Per guest, self-catered, minimum six guests$850

Before you ask

Worth knowing

What people say after they leave

4.9 from 111 Google reviews. 5.0 from 43 on TripAdvisor.

Yesterday I had the most amazing facial and massage with Claudia. From the moment I walked in I felt instantly nurtured, the whole experience made me feel taken care of. What an amazing place, the products used are beautiful and the ambience throughout was so relaxing. I would definitely book again the next time I am in Kyneton.

Group Getaway

What it is

The house

Where everyone sleeps

Room to be together, room to be quiet

The kitchen

Food

What to tell us

What's included

What it costs

Worth knowing

What people say after they leave

When you're ready