Private rainforest with river: The Grand Lodge

The Fernglen Forest Retreat is a family run retreat offering 5 beautiful cottages immersed in 7 acres of private rainforest with 150 year old towering mountain ash. The property has a bubbling brook running through it and is home to a variety of birds and native animals. We offer the cottages individually and also the entire retreat and grounds can be hired for weddings and events.
Please look up our website for further information and to get in contact. We look forward to hearing from you.

ON SITE SAUNA

We provide an onsite sauna with outdoor shower and bath, all set within a lovely private bush setting of forest views. Please understand that this is not included in your booking and can be booked for an additional fee via our website or by messaging us directly.

PETS

Your pets are welcome but must always be on leash when outside to protect wildlife. Please bring your own pets food requirements, bowls and bedding and please ensure no pets on the furniture. All pet waste is to be cleaned up by guests. Please refer to the Pet policy which will be sent to you after your booking. We charge an additional fee for pets to stay.

FOOD/CATERING

If you are after nibbles or full catering during your stay, we have the privilege of partnering up with Queenie and Mavis caterers. They offer a range of both delicious savoury and sweet grazing boxes, as well as breakfast boxes, all ranging in size, as well as specific dietary requirements and delivered straight to your door before arrival.

Queenie and Mavis also offer grazing tables for larger groups or events and functions.

To order, all links and phone numbers can be found on our website. Please give the address and the name of the cottage you are staying at and allow a minimum of 2 days’ notice.

Alternatively, go to the Queenie and Mavis website, where you can book directly or speak directly with Brodie or Emma.

ON SITE MASSAGE

Indulge yourself with an in-house massage, facial or body treatment provided by Balance Mountain Day Spa Olinda.

To book, all links and phone numbers can be found on our website. Please give the address and the name of the cottage you are staying at and allow a minimum of 2 days’ notice.

Alternatively, you can go to the Balance Mountain Day Spa Olinda website, where you can book directly or speak with Nadine.

Winding down the driveway you’re transported into an idyllic forest paradise, an oasis of private lush green rain forest, set on 7 acres of towering mountain ash trees and giant tree ferns. Sit and meditate by the private brook, discover the mini waterfalls, feed the friendly rosellas, king parrots, kookaburras and our impromptu resident cockatoo. Look out for the wombats and wallabies and even deer. If you’re wanting to immerse yourself in the healing virtue of nature, if you’re needing peace and quiet, spiritual, emotional, or physical rejuvenation, this retreat is for you.

While you’re with us treat yourself to Mount Dandenong's numerous tourist, natural and cultural attractions, gardens, bush walks, restaurants, music, cafés, specialist art and curio shops, not to mention the many wineries of the nearby Yarra Valley.

We look forward to welcoming you at the Fernglen Forest Retreat.