A weekend for book lovers, weary women, and anyone in need of an exhale.
October 10–12, 2025 · Olive Grove, Musk VIC
This is your invitation to step away from the noise and gift yourself two nights of ease, indulgence, and reading just 15 minutes from Daylesford.
Only six places are available, and each retreat sells out quickly.
Your Retreat Package (all-inclusive)
When you book, everything is taken care of:
2 nights at Olive Grove (private room).
All meals, tea and coffee, and snacks including Saturday dinner at The Virgin Kitchen, and Sunday brunch at Cliffy's Emporium.
Curated “A Place to Begin” personal reading list.
A gift bag filled with thoughtful bookish treats.
Time and space to rest, read, and recharge.
Arrival: Friday, 4:00pm
Checkout: Sunday, 10:00am (but join us for Brunch before you go home!)
Location: Daylesford, Victoria
Pricing
All prices are per person and include everything listed above.
Full payment is required to secure your place. Payment plans available by request - please email us prior to booking to confirm.
Premium Retreat Spaces
The Studio – $1,400 (STILL AVAILABLE)
King bed (or 2 singles), ensuite bathroom, and your own private living area. Perfect if you want a little extra quiet and space to yourself. Want to share with a friend (king singles)? add $500King Ensuite (Upstairs)– $1,600 (SOLD OUT)
Spacious upstairs room with a luxurious king bed and private ensuite. Want to share with a friend (shared bed)? add $500
Ensuite Comfort
Queen Ensuite (upstairs) – $1,200 (STILL AVAILABLE)
Elegant upstairs queen room with a stylish ensuite. Want to share with a friend (shared bed)? add $500Double Ensuite – $1,200 (SOLD OUT)
Downstairs double room with private ensuite. Want to share with a friend (shared bed)? add $500
Cozy Shared-Bath Options
Queen Room – $1,000 (STILL AVAILABLE)
Light-filled queen room with shared bathroom. Want to share with a friend (shared bed)? add $500Queen Room – $1,000 (SOLD OUT)
Another inviting queen room with shared bathroom. Want to share with a friend (shared bed)? add $500
All packages include:
Your personally curated A Place to Begin reading list, gourmet meals and snacks, including Friday Woodfired Pizza Dinner, Saturday Continental Breakfast and light Lunch, 3 course restaurant dinner (Saturday night) and Sunday Brunch at Cliffy's, unlimited tea, coffee, hot choc, chai and snacks, gift bag of treats (including a book to read), and most importantly - space to read.
Not Included
Transport including to and from retreat, and to and from other activities is not included
Alcohol (other than a glass of Sparkling wine to greet you on Friday Night)
Note
Vegetarians can be catered for. We have very limited ability to cater for other dietary requirements due to shared facilities - please contact us prior to booking to discuss your needs.
Very limited rooms. Book early to avoid missing out.
* Note Credit card payments incur a 2.5% fee, bank transfers do not have any fees - bank details are provided at checkout.