Stepping into the newly created Springs Retreat Mineral Spa, guests enter a sanctuary of calm. Tucked away in the gardens of the retreat, the spa houses a relaxation room, three open air mineral water plunge pools, 2 saunas, steam room and 11 treatment rooms.

Accommodation comprises a choice of 25 stylish rooms and luxury spa suites, ideal for a weekend away, short break or romantic escape or getaway. DECO restaurant's excellent food is best described as modern Australian but each dish also has its own unique twist. The gorgeously appointed interior incorporates classic art deco features in a refined dining space.

Accommodation at Peppers Springs Retreat
Recently refurbished and upgraded, Peppers Springs Retreat Hepburn Springs' comfortable accommodation continues the warm art deco theme that characterizes the whole retreat.

Traditional Rooms Traditional Hotel Rooms, located on the 1st floor are decorated in modern/art deco style décor and sleep 2 people in a Queen bed. The larger Traditional Garden Rooms, located at the rear of the Retreat, sleep 2-3 people in a Queen and Single. Refurbished in a modern/country style, they also feature an outdoor setting.

Spa Room Choose between modern/art deco style Hotel Spa Rooms on the 1st floor or modern/country style Garden Spa rooms behind the Retreat. Hotel Spa rooms have a bath style spa, private balcony and sleep 2-3 people in a Queen and Single. Garden Spa rooms have a 2 person spa bath on a private outdoor deck and sleep 2-3 people in a King and Single.

Terrace Suite Located on the first floor of the Retreat, the spacious Terrace Room sleeps 2 people in a King size bed. Featuring a two person spa bath set into a bay window the Terrace room also features a private outdoor terrace and LCD television.

Superior Room Each Superior room has it own unique style and features. Choose from the Gatsby Room with bronze Kaiser Bath, the Springs Suite with separate sitting room or the Superior Spa Rooms with huge free-standing 2 person spa baths. Each Superior Room sleeps 2 in either a Queen or Split King bed.

Peppers Spa Villas Peppers Spa Villas are contemporary 2 storey architect designed warehouse style studios complete with Plasma screen tv, fully equipped kitchen and dining area, fireplace and ensuite with spa bath. Set in the gardens of Villa Parma, they are designed to capture the views of Doctors Gully and the Hepburn Regional Park. Featuring King beds in the upstairs loft and additional bedding of either Split King or two singles in the second room, Spa Villas can accommodate up to 4 people.

Villa Parma Built in 1864 by Count Fabrizzio Crippa, Villa Parma is the perfect retreat for a couple planning a romantic escape or paves the way for a truly European experience of fun and frivolity with accommodation for up to 8 guests.

Accommodation Facilities

• Private ensuite bathroom • Individual climate control • Tea/coffee making facilities • Mini Bar / Refridgerators • Remote control colour television • Iron and ironing board

• Hairdryer • Direct dial STD/ISD telephones • Voice mail system • Modem/facsimile access • AM/FM clock radio and alarm • CD Player

Dining at Peppers Springs Retreat

Deco Restaurant at Peppers Springs Retreat Hepburn Springs offers fine dining and gourmet cuisine with a modern Australian menu and wines from the Daylesford region. The food is complimented by an extensive wine list, featuring wines from the Daylesford area plus a broad selection from most Australian regions. Deco Restaurant is where modern Australian cuisine meets 1930s Art Deco style. The Deco team have worked with some of the best chefs in the industry today and are taking a lead from a number of fine regional venues.

The Retreat Bar and Guest Lounge offers friendly, relaxed environment for beverages and bar snacks either inside by the warm fires or outside in the garden. Room service is also available for dinner each day, however a surcharge applies. Please contact Reception should you have any special dietary requirements.

Things to Do
One of the great pleasures of a stay at Peppers Springs Retreat is the Springs Retreat Mineral Spa offering a range of massage therapies, including relaxation, aromatherapy and signature facial treatments.You can also relax in the guest lounge with an open fire, enjoy a game of billiards or experience the benefits of a yoga class.

Yoga and Meditation Class - Learn about the qualities of relaxation and experience the benefits of a personal Yoga class conducted in-house at Peppers Springs Retreat.

Guest Lounge - The guest lounge area provides a quiet comfortable sitting area and is perfect for relaxing or indulging in a good book, the morning newspaper or perhaps a pre dinner drink by the open fireplace. Billiards Room - The Billiard room is for houseguests only and allows you to enjoy a game of billiards or pool in pleasant surroundings.

The Mineral Spa - Stepping into the newly created Springs Retreat Mineral Spa, guests enter a sanctuary of calm. Tucked away in the gardens of the retreat, the spa houses a relaxation room, three open air mineral pools, a sauna, steam room and 8 treatment rooms.

Things to do in the area
Hepburn Springs and the surrounding Macedon Ranges area is full of interesting places to visit - from the Blowhole, the Wombat State forest, the many galleries and shops of Daylesford, the historic Hepburn Springs Mineral Reserve, the heritage listed Pavilion café, the restored 1920s Palais bar, the Hepburn golf club to Lucini's Macoroni factory, the oldest pasta factory in Australia. All are easily accessible from Peppers Springs Retreat.

The Daylesford-Hepburn Springs area is also rich in arts and entertainment with a number of annual events and festivals including:

Lavandual Harvest Festival, Chillout, Taltarni Jazz Festival, Anderson's Mill Food Wine and All That Jazz, Swiss Italian Fiesta, Glenlyon Food and Wine Festival, Words in Winter, Daylesford Agricultural Show, Daylesford Highland Gathering, Small Day Out and the Boite Singers' Festival.

The Springs Retreat Mineral Spa
Stepping into the newly created Springs Retreat Mineral Spa, guests enter a sanctuary of calm. Tucked away in the gardens of the retreat, the spa houses a relaxation room, three open air mineral water plunge pools, 2 saunas, steam room and 11 treatment rooms.

Choose from a complete range of massage recipes, including relaxation, aromatherapy, deep tissue, oriental and rock thrapy massage or try one of our signature facials designed in accordance with traditional Chinese methods.

The unique Steam Room, plunges red hot granite rocks into a copper cauldron filled with lavender scented water, releasing clouds of skin-cleansing steam, while the hydrotherapy baths, with up to 180 individual jets, gently wash away your tensions and toxins, leaving you feeling fresh and revived.

You will be pampered from the moment you walk in through the door and receive your robe and slippers, to the time you wander, refreshed and rejuvenated, back to the relaxation lounge for calming cup of organic herbal tea.

Peppers Springs Retreat Functions Conferences Peppers Springs Retreat Hepburn Springs near Daylesford, just over an hour's drive from Melbourne, is ideally set up as a venue for conferences, meetings, executive retreats, product launches and team building activities. • Purpose built conference centre with three flexible conference rooms and reception lobby, all with natural light • Meeting facilities for up to 100 people • Wide range of breakout areas • Stylish accommodation for up to 51 conference delegates • Excellent food and wine • Onsite Mineral Spa with range of relaxation and pampering treatments • Onsite leisure and teambuilding activities • Full business services • Only 85 minutes drive from Melbourne Peppers Springs Retreat is also the perfect venue for corporate incentive programmes.

Team Building
Corporate Kendo - Dimensional Thinkings Corporate Kendo is the explosive art of Japanese Fencing which can be done indoors or outdoors and is a powerful team building activity with a difference. It allows individuals to explore their level of trust, commitment and focus within their team. Individuals learn the importance of 'self-reliance' and the attributes that are needed to exhibit this frame of mind.

Hepburn Springs Golf Course - The Hepburn Springs Golf Course is only a two-minute drive from Peppers Springs Retreat. Set in a peaceful bushland setting the Golf Course is available for use 7 days a week with the exception of Saturday (10.30am - 2.30pm) and Wednesday (9.30am - 11.30am).

Canoeing/Boating on Lake Daylesford - Located only a 5-minute drive from Peppers Springs Retreat is Lake Daylesford a popular tourist area. Canoes, boats and various paddling boats may be hired from The Boathouse.

Fly Fishing - If fishing is your chosen leisure activity, then Tuki Trout Farm is the place to go. It is 8km north of Smeaton towards Ballarat and an easy 20-minute drive.

Corporate Adrenalin - Team development programmes and conference break-outs based on real adventure experiences. IGNITION can be all encompassing - involving facilitators, trainers, or simply a team experience to excite and unite your conference.

Weddings
Set in Victoria's spa country near Daylesford, just over an hour's drive from Melbourne, Peppers Springs Retreat Hepburn Springs offers the ideal venue for an intimate, romantic wedding reception.

Ideal as a venue for marriage ceremonies, weddings and receptions for up to 80 guests with its stylish art deco reception areas, leafy garden and courtyard, Peppers Springs Retreat Hepburn Springs offers a stunning backdrop to your perfect day. The romantic, luxury honeymoon suite is ideal for the bride and groom for their wedding night or as a honeymoon destination. Twenty-five rooms provide superb accommodation for the rest of the party.

Peppers Springs Retreat specialise in fine food and can tailor menus to suit you. Their aim is to ensure that your wedding is relaxed and enjoyable so the wedding co-ordinator will help plan the special day with suggestions for everything from celebrants, churches, chapels, music, photographers to florists. Peppers Springs Retreat Hepburn Springs is also an excellent venue for girls' and hens' weekends with the onsite Mineral Spa offering a huge number of pampering treatments and rejuvenating therapies. Location 124 Main Road, Hepburn Springs, Victoria

Peppers Springs Retreat is located an easy 75 minute drive from Melbourne CBD along the Western Highway and just 60 minutes from Melbourne Airport.