Rare Earth Retreats
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in nature with thoughtfully designed retreats that celebrate McLaren Vale's unique terroir.
- Unwind by the open fireplace while enjoying the warmth and charm of your surroundings.
- Savour local artistry as you explore the work of nearby craftsmen throughout your stay.
- Disconnect from the hustle and soak up the serene beauty of the McLaren Vale wine region.
Inspired by earth and born from a deep appreciation for our surrounds, Rare Earth Retreats is an immersive, environmentally conscious accommodation experience that celebrates the natural beauty of the McLaren Vale wine region.
The story of Rare Earth Retreats is told in three parts. Stone, Clay and Slate.
Each off-grid retreat is attentive to the rich terroir that makes McLaren Vale unique, offering a thoughtful design that embraces sustainability and embodies the soil it stands on.
Carefully curated from start to finish, the accommodation features everything needed to unwind for a few days. Step into their spaces, disconnect, and soak up all McLaren Vale has to offer.
Stay with them and enjoy the work of local artists and craftsmen while soaking in all the unique region has to offer.
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Accreditations
- SA – Fleurieu Penninsula Tourism
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Experience Winter Our Way – Stay 3, Pay 2
This winter, stay 3 midweek nights with us and pay 2. Because we don’t think two nights is enough. Select your dates and use code ‘winter’ at checkout.
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