Operating as a Vegan B&B and Whole Food Cooking School since April 2014, The Beet Retreat offers all comers the opportunity to rest, relax and recharge in a beautiful setting just 45km from Melbourne's CBD.Located in a beautiful pocket well away from main thoroughfares and with expansive views, beautiful meals and large comfortable rooms, a stay here offers a real chance to reconnect with nature and relax.The Beet Retreat is one large home flowing over three levels of living and all have their own decks to capitalise on the views and beauty of the property.While all receive a warm and authentic welcome, the B&B is Vegan and we ask all guests to honour that for the duration of their stay with us.
The space
2 Big, bright, beautiful rooms with Queen size bed, TV, CD Player, one with full ensuite with double shower and huge bathtub and a kitchenette and a separate bathroom in the other
NE facing views to capture the morning and all day sunshine?
Direct access to huge deck and outside sitting area.
The living room and kitchen area is open plan and like the 2 bedrooms available here have floor to ceiling, wall to wall windows to take in the stunning views across the valley to the Kinglake Ranges.
Guest access:
All areas of the 20 acre property. Wifi, TV and DVD, expansive deck, personal DVD & CD and book collection.
Also offering meals (breakfast is included in rate) cooking classes, guided hikes and mountain biking for those with their own bike and PT and coaching sessions.
Driving service to and from the extensive network of nearby Yarra Valley wineries available.
The kitchen
I offer cooking classes and meals but do not offer self preparation for meals aside from in the Treetops Room which has a kitchenette
Apologies for any inconvenience.
Use of the fridge and pantry for storage of vegan friendly food is fine though.
Other things to note
Wineries abound and many offer vegan friendly wines and meal options, (driver service available)
St Andrews Market is a large, quirky and wonderful experience every Saturday from 8-2pm
Only 45km from Melbourne's CBD.
Stunning bush walks and mountain bike trails.
PT and guided hikes available with prior notice
Vegan cooking classes including raw and whole foods.
Meals and desserts and snacks available with prior notice
Please note cats live on this property and are often inside if you have allergies.
***In the event of a high fire danger day (Code Red or Extreme) all bookings will be cancelled and a full refund given.
Guests will be asked to leave at our discretion for their own safety.
Please note that as of late January 2016 an approved and government accredited wild fire rated safety bunker will be installed near the house. It holds 6 persons and they are the only accredited bunkers in Australia
The space
Accommodates: 4
Bathrooms: 2 Private Baths
Bedrooms: 2
Check In: Flexible check in time
Property type: Bed & Breakfast
Room Type: Private Room
The Kitchen
Kitchen Type: Vegan
Beds
Type not specified: 2
Features
Laundry – washer
Gym
Free parking on premises
Amenities
Heat
Wifi / Internet
Blender
Food processor
TV
Large salad bowls
Essentials (towels, sheets, soap, toilet paper and pillows)
House Rules
Pets allowed
No smoking
Vegan-only cooking / food storage
Strictly no foods or drink containing animal product. No smoking or drugs. Housetrained and quiet pets only. Children under 13 are generally not accommodated but this open to consideration on a individual basis. Check in 2pm Check out 1030am Quiet after 10pm
Additional Services
Meal Preparation
Cooking Classes
Nutrition Counseling
Personal Training
Raw vegan and Vegan (focus on whole foods) cooking classes for 1-4 people. Starting from $60 per hour per person includes sampling, recipes and all ingredients plus meal included. Group of 2-4 or guests staying a minimum of one night receive 10% discount.
Cancellations
Moderate
Cancel up to 5 days before your trip and get a full refund minus service fees back.
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Australia . Joined in December 2015
Vegan, Activist, Plant Powered Athlete :) I am as passionate about this form of gentle advocacy (B&B, Cooking Classes, Adventure Fitness and Hike Guiding the Plant Powered way!) as I am about non violent direct action activism. I've been Vegan since 2012 and at 55 have never felt so alive and vital..or inspired to create positive change in our world.
Jan's property is located in Smiths Gully, Victoria, AU
Exact location information is provided after a booking is confirmed.