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At this Blue Mountains retreat all breakfast foods are sourced locally from local suppliers, with an attempt to provide as many organic products as possible. Breakfast foods are healthy, fresh, vegetarian and rely heavily on our unique small organic sourdough bakeries.
Prior to their arrival, we provide our guests with ample literature about the region to give them full information before their stay, so that as many local businesses as possible will benefit.
Cleaning is done with environmentally-friendly cleaning agents - citrus cleaner and vinegar and water being among our favourites.
Environmentally-superior alpaca wool quilts are used extensively, as alpacas are soft-footed animals and don't eat into the crown of plants - vital in our ancient land with fragile soils!
Eco logs (consisting of compressed cardboard fruit boxes) are left for guests to use on the open fire, in conjunction with firewood. Efficient gas heating operates throughout the building as an even better alternative.Bath towels consist of bamboo or naturally-white cotton produced/manufactured without chemicals/pesticides. Toiletries are locally-sourced and conform to our criteria of minimal packaging, no animal testing and natural ingredients.
The Greater Blue Mountains has been listed as a World Heritage area due to its globally outstanding biodiversity and unique eucalypt vegetation. The retreat sits within this, backing onto the National Park. There are numerous bushwalks and nature-based actvities on offer in the region.
There is abundant bird life, including regular visits to the Retreat by wild rosellas and parrots. There is also easy access to Leura and Katoomba village centes, where visitors can enjoy a vibrant restaurant/cafe culture, numerous books and gift shops, antiques and vintage clothing. A strong arts community has contributed to a wealth of festivals, recitals & and galleries, with tailor-made tours of galleries and artists at work available.
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