Lon Retreat

Lonsdale

Why we love it

Lon Retreat opened its doors in October 2018 as a home-hotel and a 20 year dream fulfilled for owners Claire & Rob Gemes on the family farm. They have created a place where guests can disconnect from the busyness of their lives and reconnect with the beautiful experiences that can be found in slowing down and keeping things simple.

The antidote to a busy life.

The farm, worked by Claire's family for over 100 years spanning seven generations, is a wonderful source of food, productive work, nature inspired restoration, knowledge, recreation, healing and peace. Limestone caves were discovered underground a century ago and what was once the traditional sandstone family home has now been renovated by Claire & Rob to be the perfect blend of house and hotel.

Food

Spoil yourself during your stay at Lon Retreat with our range of homestyle meals. Cooked by Annie's Kitchen and ready for you to enjoy in the comfort of your Lon Retreat suite.
Choose from a range of delicious platters and homely warm meals for you to heat and enjoy at your own pace. Each suite has a fridge, microwave & Weber BBQ to warm or cook your meals as needed.

Choose a local wine, spirit or beer to enjoy with your meal during your stay. All guests can purchase items from our Makers and Growers pantry at any hour of the day or night. Our Makers and Growers pantry features a selection of our favourite wines, beers, drinks, sweet treats and snacks from the Bellarine and Geelong region.

Destination

Enviably located at the entrance to Port Phillip Bay, Lon Retreat sits high on a hill in Point Lonsdale, on the edge of the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, Australia.

This area is renowned for its award winning food, wine and historic townships, along side some of the most pristine beaches in the world - all within easy access to the spectacular Great Ocean Road and nestled in the Great Southern Touring Route.

Experiences

A short drive in any direction will lead you to delicious food & wine, spectacular coastline, historic towns & adventures in nature. Surrounded by water and fertile soils, find your own saltwater therapy by exploring Point Lonsdale and our surrounding region, our favourites are

Visiting a local winery, distillery or cider house in our award-winning wine region on the Taste Trail
Taking a little road trip to over 50 farm-gate producers and provedores on The Bellarine Taste Trail
Getting wet and accessing Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park with a greater variety of marine life than the Great Barrier Reef.

Accommodation

Seven luxury suites spread throughout the sandstone retreat. Each suite individually designed with its own unique character inspired by its natural surroundings, combining earthy tones with contemporary luxury.