Earth & Soul Retreat
Highlights
- Immerse in 300 acres of protected bushland, fostering tranquillity and a deep connection with nature.
- Unwind in architecturally designed rammed earth cabins, offering eco-friendly luxury and privacy for couples or singles.
- Soak in outdoor stone baths under the expansive night sky, perfect for stargazing in serene surroundings.
- Explore over 18 kilometres of walking trails, enhancing your retreat experience with nature and spiritual rejuvenation.
Nestled in the Granite Belt of Southern Queensland, Earth & Soul Retreat offers a unique sanctuary for those seeking tranquillity and connection with nature.
Located just 12 km from Stanthorpe, this secluded retreat spans 300 acres of protected bushland, featuring two architecturally designed rammed earth cabins. These eco-friendly cabins are off-grid, utilising solar power and incorporating natural materials to harmonise with the environment.
Both cabins are designed for couples or singles seeking solitude and are situated far apart to ensure privacy, offering a variety of private spaces for reflection and spiritual rejuvenation. Each cabin is thoughtfully appointed with a king-sized bed, a fully equipped kitchen and a baker’s oven, providing guests with a luxurious yet grounded experience. A standout feature of both cabins is the outdoor stone bath on the deck, offering guests the opportunity to soak under the expansive night sky and experience stargazing in a serene environment.
Guests can immerse themselves in over 18 kilometres of walking trails, explore the Tree of Life Spiritual Walk and Earth & Soul Labyrinth and relax by the fire pit under the stars. The retreat also provides opportunities for kayaking, birdwatching, and undertaking creative pursuits in a peaceful setting.
Whether you’re looking to disconnect from the hustle and bustle or embark on a spiritual journey, Earth & Soul Retreat offers a harmonious blend of comfort and nature.
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- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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Earth Cabin
The Earth Cabin at Earth & Soul Retreat is a secluded, off-grid sanctuary nestled in the natural beauty of Southern Queensland’s Granite Belt. Designed for couples or solo guests, this eco-friendly rammed earth cabin offers a harmonious blend of comfort and nature.
Wherever you are, you have a view across the granite firepit and wooden deck to the pristine granite bushland beyond. Wake up to kangaroos feeding on the grass pasture outside your bedroom window, search for koalas in the eucalyptus trees as you prepare breakfast in the fully equipped kitchen, and enjoy the natural gardens surrounding the cabin as you relax under the rain shower. At the end of your day’s adventures, soak in the outdoor stone bathtub under the clear starry night sky and savour good company & Granite Belt wines around the firepit before spreading out in the comfortable king bed nook warmed by the indoor baker’s oven.
Whether you’re seeking a romantic getaway or a peaceful retreat, the Earth Cabin offers a unique and tranquil experience amidst the beauty of the Granite Belt. Rest, restore and rejuvenate as you create memorable moments in this fully off-grid cabin full of unpretentious, natural luxury.
Soul Cabin
The Soul Cabin at Earth & Soul Retreat offers a serene and spiritual sanctuary nestled amidst granite boulders, banksia trees, and native bushland in the heart of the Granite Belt in Southern Queensland Country. Situated alongside the Tree of Life Spiritual Walk and blessed with its own Angel Wings Labyrinth, this is a peaceful place for all wandering souls to rest.
Wherever you are, you have a view across the granite firepit and deck to the calming pasture beyond. Wake up to birds flitting past your bedroom window, watch the kangaroos grazing as you prepare breakfast, and enjoy wandering the private Angel Wing’s Labyrinth within the gardens surrounding the cabin. At the end of your day’s adventures, soak in the outdoor stone bathtub under the clear starry night sky and savour good company & Granite Belt wines around the firepit before spreading out in the comfortable king bed nook warmed by the indoor baker’s oven.
Designed for couples or solo travellers seeking introspection and tranquillity, this off-grid, rammed earth cabin provides a harmonious blend of luxury and nature. Rest, restore and rejuvenate as you create memorable moments in this fully off-grid cabin full of unpretentious, natural luxury.
Current offers
Extra Night on Us
Pay for 3 nights at any time and we will give you an extra night free!
A little local indulgence
Stay at Earth & Soul Retreat during 2026 and enjoy a breakfast basket, local beverages and luxury comforts to make your stay even more relaxing. We will ensure you have all you need to taste the flavours of the Granite Belt and indulge during your stay.
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- TVs with captioning option is available.
- A low noise reception areas with hearing loss friendly acoustics and adequate lighting for viewing facial expressions (includes common areas which are free of background noise, background music) is available.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
- Linen that is chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
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