Willow’s Retreat is a family-run secluded paradise, on over 50 acres of pristine bush and pasture, at the Southern tip of the Wollombi Valley, NSW. An hour’s drive from Hornsby, and only 45 minutes from the Central Coast, it’s quick and easy to get to, yet feels like another world. Everyone’s welcome at Willow’s Retreat - whatever your background and wherever you’re from, it’s the perfect place to be yourself. “Willow’s Retreat” is a beautiful house made of rammed earth. As such, it is extremely well insulated and maintains a great temperature year round. For extra comfort, there are ceiling fans for summer, and a wood fire and electric blankets for winter. We can provide a portable aircon unit (solar dependant), but you really won't need it! Every living area is equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for your safety, with extinguishers and first aid kit for emergencies. Solar powered, and harvesting rainwater, it’s completely off grid. There’s also no mobile signal; however, we do have high speed satellite internet for those that don’t want a complete technology detox! There’s a fully equipped kitchen, with gas oven/cooktop, microwave, kettle, toaster and large fridge and freezer (great for longer stays - shops aren’t close!). All utensils, crockery and cutlery are provided. Outside, there’s a brand new 4 burner barbecue with side gas ring, as well as a super-comfy hammock to laze in. The living area is spacious, with comfortable sofas, flat screen TV and DVD library. Or go old school, with board games, jigsaws and boule to keep you entertained! To explore the night sky, we've provided a telescope, too! There’s also a separate dining room, with a Japanese-inspired 6 seater table. The bedrooms have amazingly comfy beds (one queen and two doubles), with all linen and towels provided. With no traffic noise to disturb you, you’ll have the best night’s sleep and wake to the sounds of the birds outside your window.

We'll meet you and show you around; with being an off-grid property, it does function slightly differently from others! We're usually available at the neighbouring property, Willow's Leap Equestrian - just ask if there's anything you need. There's wifi in the house and garden, so you don't even need to leave the Retreat to ask us a question during your stay. We like to leave you in peace during your stay, and send a detailed guide round on booking to help with that. Make sure you ask us any questions you have - plus, it makes us more comfortable knowing you've seen it! To protect our wildlife and stock, pets are sadly not allowed. However, there is the potential to bring your horse to ride at Willow's Leap Equestrian nearby! Whilst we're not set up specifically for children, contact us if you want to discuss bringing the whole family.

We can make your Wollombi Valley stay as eventful or slow as you wish! Bushwalks to the Finchley lookout and sacred Aboriginal sites is one of the many popular activities visitors get up to when they visit Wollombi. Walking tours, 4WD tracks, the Wollombi Wine Trail, cafes, restaurants, the infamous Wollombi Tavern, and the many different cultural events are just some of the offerings within the Wollombi Valley. Nearby in Hunter Valley Wine Country there is everything from helicopter tours to horse and carriage and hot air ballooning. Do everything or do nothing!