Hunter Valley Retreat

Host your next event at Hunter Valley Retreat

Hosting retreats, conferences and other events on 100 acres of beautiful Australian bush-land at the foot of the majestic Watagan Mountains and 20 minutes from the Hunter Valley wine region.

Whether it’s the ultimate corporate team building experience, a family reunion, yoga retreat, conference or special celebration, immerse yourself in the uniquely Australian landscape with fresh country air, abundant wildlife and opportunities to gather around the bonfire.

Our all-weather dining area is perfect for small groups but large enough to seat up to 160 people for larger functions.

Enhance your event with our on-site activities, local musicians and tours to the national park or local wineries. Tailored to your budget and schedule.

Accommodation at Hunter Valley Retreat

From the available rooms we can accommodate 142 Guests or 125 Guests in Individual Beds across 68 Bedrooms*. Options to add additional Bunks, Kids Rollaways, Sofa Beds/ Futons and Floor Beds in Lounge areas and Bedrooms may be an option to increase the capacity, please provide us with your requirements. (Please reach out if you would like an updated configuration for a specific Bedroom:Bathroom Ratio you are working on.)

We do not permit camping onsite however would be open to day visitors coming to the site in addition to staying guests, should you require this.

*Subject to Availability.

Room Types

• Studio w/ Ensuite – Queen Room (8 Available)
• Studio w/ Ensuite – King Room or 2 Singles (11 Available)
• One Bedroom Apartment – Queen Room (3 Available)
• One Bedroom Apartment – King Room or 2 Singles (3 Available)
• Two Bedroom Apartment – Queen Bed in Each Bedroom (3 Available)
• Two Bedroom Apartment – King Room or 2 Singles in Each Bedroom (6 Available)
• Three Bedroom Apartment (Divinity A) – Rm 1 King or 2 Singles, Rm 2 King or 2 Singles Rm 3 Queen + Single (1 Available)
• Three Bedroom Apartment (Divinity B) – Rm 1 King or 2 Singles, Rm 2 King or 2 Singles Rm 3 Queen (1 Available)
• Six Bedroom Villa – Rm 1 King + Single or 3 Singles, Rm 2 King or 2 Singles, Rm 3 King or 2Singles, Rm 4 King or 2 Singles, Rm 5 King or 2 Singles, Rm 6 King + Single or 3 Singles (3 Available)

Facilities at Hunter Valley Retreat

Conference Room Hire

It’s like a rare gem to discover all the facilities of a fully equipped conference centre amidst nature. Just 30 minutes from Newcastle city and 2.5 hour drive north of Sydney. Our main conference room has the capacity to host up to 250 delegates at an affordable price.

Space includes:

• 22m x 11m carpeted conference room.
• Stage
• AV Projector & Screen.
• Lighting Rigg
• Kitchenette
• Tea & Coffee station
• Air-conditioning (heating or cooling)
• Adjoining block of toilets, including disabled access.
• Trestle tables & chairs set to your specifications if needed.

Self-Catering

Our fully-equipped commercial kitchen and dining area is available for exclusive hire if you’d like to bring in your own chef.

You would need to provide a current Food Safety Certificate and Certificate of Currency for business liability or engage a caterer who can supply these to us. Our commercial kitchen includes a cool-room, combi oven, gas stove, dishwasher, dry store area, appliances and cookware. Your attendees can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in our dining area which will be set to your specifications with tables & chairs.

We can also recommend local caters for your event.

Discover our Catering Packages

If you need catering for a group of more than 20 people, we can waive the kitchen hire fee and organise the catering for you at a per person meal rate with buffet style service from our dining area.

Please click here for standard menu options with pricing. Please enquire if your require a tailored package.

Onsite Activities at Hunter Valley Retreat

We recommend the facilitation of a traditional Welcome to Country at the commencement of all events at Hunter Valley Retreat. If this appeals to you, please let us know. Click here to learn more about our resident guide and caretaker Aunty Babanginy to facilitate this experience, along with a traditional smoking ceremony and guided walk on the land if desired.

Other on-site activities:

• Campfire – We offer a complimentary Campfire in our common area once during your booking. If you would like additional Campfires this can be added to your booking at $60 per experience.
• Site Games- Table Tennis Table, Volleyball Set, Cricket Set.
• Enjoy the space – Bush setting ideal for meditation / reading / personal exercise
• Enjoy your rooms – DVD and Books selection is available to borrow from Common Area DVD Library

Custom Experiences

• Onsite Massage
• Yoga and Meditation
• Sound Healing
• Onsite Wine Tasting Experience

You’ll find more details here on our retreat venue here: https://sway.office.com/ukDZDuOWQLfeFaO0?ref=email