Girragirra Retreat

A luxury experience in contemporary ‘green living’, Girragirra is a solar- passive farmhouse designed in two pavilions, the one on the right of the image is your Retreat. Designed by multi-award-winning architect Tone Wheeler with a vision of beauty, comfort, ease, and sustainability, Girragirra has recently been short-listed for the 2024 National Sustainability Awards. Conveniently located just five minutes from the central-west NSW river town of Forbes, but completely embedded in the natural landscape, the Retreat offers the following: Two bedrooms: Sleep two in each – choose king or king singles. Add a rollaway or two. A complimentary cot is available. Luxury linens and bathrobes – washed in rainwater, and dried in sunshine. Two bathrooms: en–suite, one with a bath overlooking the waterhole. Toiletries included. Living area: Modern, open plan with a wood heater. Huge north-facing windows connect you to wildlife beyond – or the moon as it tracks across the sky. Comfy couches; wood-fired heater; a wireless speaker; smart TV; free Netflix Kitchen: Fully equipped, invites you to self-cater. Complimentary breakfast pantry: Generously stocked with breakfast provisions including pastured eggs, sourdough warm from the oven, cereals, Girragirra’s house-made muesli, yoghurt, milk, butter, house-made jams, seasonal fruit, filtered rainwater, teas, coffee machine and freshly ground coffee, local olive oil, grinder salt and pepper, sugar and flour. Private guest courtyard: Outdoor dining setting, gas barbecue / fire pit – invites you to dine out under a starry western sky. Small mineral swimming pool Permaculture food garden: Wander, pick something to eat, pat Pete the dog, say hello to the ducks – slow down. NBN Wi-Fi, evaporative cooling, fans, wood heater, private laundry and private undercover parking complete this beautiful accommodation. Take the opportunity to view the world-class Sculpture Down the Lachlan trail. Thirteen monumental sculptures are embedded in the landscape along the Lachlan River between Forbes and Condobolin and you can take a stroll to the first one from the Retreat. Pete, our friendly kelpie is always keen to show you the way!