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Willow's Retreat
Highlights
- Peaceful off-grid escape surrounded by native wildlife
- Cosy rammed earth home with comfy beds and year-round comfort
- Ideal for nature walks, photography, and total relaxation
Overview
Welcome to Willow's Retreat, a secluded paradise; 50 acres of pristine bush and pasture, in the Wollombi Valley. An hour's drive from Hornsby, it's quick and easy to get to, yet feels like another…
Welcome to Willow's Retreat, a secluded paradise; 50 acres of pristine bush and pasture, in the Wollombi Valley. An hour's drive from Hornsby, it's quick and easy to get to, yet feels like another world.
There's an enormous variety of areas and trails to explore. A twitcher's dream, with over 80 species of birds recorded. The paddocks are home to wallaroos, wallabies, and numerous wombats. In the trees at night, and you'll find gliders, possums, and koalas!
Made of rammed earth, it's well-insulated and maintains a great temperature year round. There are ceiling fans for summer, and a wood fire and electric blankets for winter. Equipped with smoke/CO alarms for your safety, and extinguishers and first-aid kit for emergencies. Solar-powered, and harvesting rainwater, it's completely off-grid. Sorry, no mobile signal, but they do have high-speed satellite internet.
There's a fully-equipped kitchen, with all you need. Outside, there's a four burner barbecue, and a hammock to laze in. The living area is spacious, with comfortable sofas, television and DVD library. Or go old school, with board games, jigsaws and boule.
An airy breezeway between lounge and bedrooms keeps things cool in Summer. Beds are super-comfy; all linen and towels provided. With no traffic noise to disturb you, you'll have the best night's sleep.
Accessibility
Access and Inclusion Statement
A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
Have equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator
Have grab rails in the bathroom
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
Train your staff in disability awareness
Train your staff to respond to allergic reactions
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)