Question 1

How many can a retreat accommodate?

Accepted Answer

Across the 3 cabins we have 8 rooms that sleep up to 17.

Log Cabin
Rm1- King or 2 singles (2)
Rm2- King or 2 singles (2)
Rm3- King or 2 singles plus extra single on request (3)

Lemonthyme Cabin
Rm1- King or 2 singles  (2)
Rm2- King or 2 singles (2)

Rosebower Cabin
Rm1- King or 2 singles (2)
Rm2- King or 2 singles (2)
Rm3- 2 singles (2)

5 glamping tents sleep up to 18

Tent 1- 2 Single Beds (2)
Tent 2- 2 Single Beds (2)
Tent 3- 2 Queen Beds (4)
Tent 4- 2 Queen Beds (4)
Tent 5- 2 Queen Beds (4)

(There is some scope to change these configurations so don't hesitate to ask)

Question 2

How does Catering work?

Accepted Answer

We have full facilities in The Station for you to cook for yourselves and each cabin has a small kitchen.

However, most hosts prefer to have the retreat catered so they can focus on the event and have all food provided.

We have a preferred supplier, Feast Catering, who can cater a full weekend retreat from $250pp (min people required).

This generally includes:

Grazing Platter on Arrival
Dinner Friday night
Saturday morning breakfast
Gourmet Picnic lunch (can be held at a local winery or on our grounds)
Saturday night Dinner
Sunday Breakfast

You will be Introduced to Feast catering when you book and they can accommodate any dietary requirements.

Question 3

How much do we charge guests and how much profit can we make?

Accepted Answer

If you book the full Estate, the cost is $4500+GST for accommodation and use of the Station.

This equates to $264pp.

If you add catering on top, that's another potential $250pp, so $514pp for food and accommodation.

You then need to budget for any additional experiences or extras you might add (eg: goody bags, merchandise, wine tasting etc).

Most hosts charge between $999 and $1500 per person for a weekend retreat, making the profit anywhere from $8K- $17K per retreat for the host.

Most hosts report making a profit of about 10K for a fully booked out retreat with lots of experiences.

Question 4

Can I change dates once I book?

Accepted Answer

Your deposit in non refundable or transferrable. Most hosts book their retreats 8-12months out, so its unlikely we can fill a date without this much notice.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

How many can a retreat accommodate?

How does Catering work?

How much do we charge guests and how much profit can we make?

Can I change dates once I book?