The Retreat - A Windeyer Outback Experience

G'day, mountain bikers and nature lovers! Come join us for an adventure in our Dreams Alpaca Farm in Windeyer. We are a working farm. Here you will have a lovely farmstay and experience the outback in our 300 acres of farm land. You can go mountain biking on our trails (bring your own bikes) and bushwalking. Farm tour (e.g. meet our cute alpacas, feed the animals, watch our farm dogs round up the goats, etc) is available at extra cost and pre-booking is required. You will need to stay at least 2 nights in order to have sufficient time to enjoy the farm tour. Please enquire with your host if interested to participate. Important note : There are 3 other tiny houses on this property which are also rented out, so expect some company from other guests. The Retreat cabin is a studio type house. Here, you can experience the outback life but still feel the comforts of being at home. Inside you will find a TV, a comfortable couch, an indoor fireplace, a dining table, a flush toilet, and air-conditioning and heating. It has one queen bed which can sleeps two adults comfortably and a sofa bed which can be converted to a double bed. Truly a comfortable place to rest! This cabin also comes with a fully equipped kitchen with range stove and oven, full size refrigerator, electric kettle, cookware, dishware, and utensils. Everything you need to create that perfect meal conveniently! Be completely awed with nature and just unwind as the outdoor bath is just right next the cabin. Prepare to have the best bbq night out as this is located in an enclosed garden with a gas bbq and wood bbq, under the pergola. If you would like to do mountain biking or bushwalking, please inform your host so that he can show you the routes and point you in the right direction so that you will not get lost. You will enjoy a comfortable private space in the tiny house but feel free to chat with us! The Gold and Fleece Hotel is just 10 mins away from our property. It has over 100 years of history and is a very popular country pub. They are open from Tue - Fri 3pm till late and Sat - Sun 12pm till 12 midnight. Closed on Mondays. For the gold enthusiasts, Windeyer is a popular area for gold fossicking. There is a fossicking area on Long Creek next to the Meroo Creek Bridge. You can hire gold pans and other equipment from the Bushlands Tourist Park. Other gold sites - Gulong town has an outdoor mining museum and the Hill End historic site. Hill End is the original site of the discovery of the famous Holterman Nugget in 1872. It was the single largest mass of gold ever discovered, weighing at 285kg. Mudgee is a charming historic town that has been a wine-growing region since the 1850s. It is popular with wine enthusiasts with about 30 cellar doors in the region! Go for the Mudgee Fine Foods Farmers Markets held at St Mary's Church every third Saturday of the month. Explore Wollemi National Park, home to the Wollemi pine, one of the world's oldest and rarest plants and is nicknamed the 'dinosaur tree'. Driving times from Sydney CBD to Mudgee - 3 hrs 30mins to Windeyer - 4 hrs From our property to Wollemi National Park - 3hrs 12mins to Mudgee - 45 mins to Burnbrae Wines - 30mins to Gulong - 50mins to Hill End historic site - 40mins - There are 3 other tiny houses on this property which are also rented out, so expect some company from other guests - Some areas are shared - The tiny house is just inside of the entrance of the property and near the main house so that your hosts can attend to you if you need any help. It is not placed in the middle of the farm. Hence not secluded, but guest will have your own private entrance - No mobile phone reception and no wifi here. Please come prepared to truly disconnect! - No pets please as we have farm animals roaming around Food: - Farm fresh breakfast, meals and snacks are available for order. Please pre-order at least 24 hours in advance - Breakfast bacon and eggs and all the rest is at $25/person - Cheese platter is at $55/person - We sell our honey, you can buy from us! (subject to availability of stock) IMPORTANT NOTE : From 16 Feb till 27 Mar, 4WD driving for farm tour is currently not available. Your land host can organise a walking farm tour instead, free of charge. Wine Tour: - Book a personalised private wine tour by your local host. For a half day wine tour, you can visit up to 3 wineries for $95/person. For a full day wine tour, visit up to 6 wineries for $190/person. Customisable depending on how much time you wish to spend at each winery. - Wine tours on weekends would have to be pre-booked at least 1 week in advance (wine tasting only) - Pre-book AT LEAST 3 WEEKS in advance if you wish to have lunch at the popular wineries (because they are THAT popular) - For wine tours on weekdays, pre-book at least 48 hours in advance Farm Tour: - Farm tour and feeding of animals (at extra cost and pre-booking required) - Farm tour and picnic is at $150/tiny house - Farm tour and feeding animals is at $75/tiny house - You will need to stay least 2 nights to participate, so that you'll have at least a full day for the farm tour. Please enquire with your host for more info Other Activities: - Bring your own bikes for mountain biking - Outdoor fire pit is available for guests to use (not allowed if there is a fire ban). Please ensure that all fires are put out before leaving unattended. - Firewood costs $25 / bag - Pamper yourself in our outdoor jacuzzi while you enjoy the beautiful sceneries around the property. To get access, you will need to book your slot for 1 hour use. Kindly enquire with your host for arrangement