Relish the chance to discover the natural wonder of Yelverton Brook Eco Spa Retreat, home to more than 50 species of native birds and other species of wildlife found in Western Australia. Awaken your soul at this romantic hideaway where you will experience deep relaxation and pampering amid a wondrous natural environment. Let the sounds of nature soothe away the pressures of modern living as you relax in the heavenly warmth of your private hydrotherapy spa.
Food options – Choose from a delightful array of specially created food platters, picnic baskets, breakfast spreads or barbecue dinner packs to be devoured in the cosy mud-brick, timber and stone chalets. All guest receive freshly baked bread on arrival with milk, free range eggs, butter & local paper plus maps & guides. The pure simplicity of the accommodation, one and two bedroom chalets, some with romantic four poster beds and heated bathroom flooring or wood fires , adds to the allure of an eco sanctuary voted WA’s most popular romantic weekend retreat by readers of Holidays for Couples magazine. 2005 & 2006
Designed with comfort and relaxation in mind, each chalet includes a hydrotherapy massage spa with 11 jets and guests can enjoy special indulgence packages, from romantic to ultimate and executive. Discover – Yelverton Brook is located in 100-acres of bush land, criss-crossed with walking trails, and alive with vibrant wildflower blossom almost year-round.
Conservation – With a deep commitment to conservation, owners, builders and onsite managers Simon and Joy Ensor tend to local wildlife and are establishing a conservation sanctuary to protect their ‘native lodgers’. A predator-proof fence allows wildlife to thrive in the natural habitat surrounding the hideaway. Joy & Simon support the local fauna carers group by offering a safe haven for their charges. Offering a safe home for ring-tailed possums to recover from injuries and has begun a ongoing breeding programme for native Woylies, small marsupials that are under threat of extinction. A 10″ high Kangaroo that once populated right across Australia until feral foxes and cats nearly wiped them out.
Special food – Each chalet contains feed for visiting wildlife, including kangaroos and bandicoots, and guests will marvel at their animal antics on nocturnal walks through the great Australian bush. Open seven days 8am-9pm Yelverton Brook Eco Spa Retreat & Conservation SanctuaryAddress: 118 Roy Road, MetricupTel:(08) 9755 7579Fax:(08) 9755 7579Email: retreat@yelvertonbrook.com.auWeb: www.yelvertonbrook.com.au
HI from not so sunny Margaret River today – Autumn is well on it’s way to the south-west.
The Margaret River Pro surfing event starts this week and is part of the International circuit. The waves should be good…….quite often on the finals the womans events gets larger rides than the mens on the last day. Brave girls to go out there in those huge conditions!
Free to watch all midweek with passes for weekend finals from $15 per family and marquee is $50.
Regards Joy
http://www.yelvertonbrook.com.au
Comment by jensor — March 27, 2007 @ 6:46 am |
Support the environment by choosing to stay in the highest certified eco retreat in Western Australia.
An Western Australian Landcare winner in 2005 and Australian Landcare finalist in 2006.
They truley care for there 100acs by now building a predator proof fence around the entire property to offer a safe haven for endangered species. Eradication foxes, cats & rabbits.
The wildlife make it a really special place to stay whilst enjoying the natural beauty of the famous Margaret River wine region.
http://www.yelvertonbrook.com.au
Comment by jensor — March 27, 2007 @ 7:19 am |