Retreats at King Parrot
196 acres of forest and open land.
Hall for yoga and group work.
Accommodation for up to 31 guests across six cottages.
Optional seasonal campground for up to 18 guests.
Thoughtful support for facilitators.
A place for transformation and rest.
The land and the experience
There are places that support rest.
And there are places that support transformation.
King Parrot sits quietly in the valley between both.
On 196 acres of Otway forest and hillside, retreats unfold in their own time.
Mornings open with birdsong and soft light over the Pennyroyal Valley.
Evenings settle into firelight, stillness and starry skies.
It is a place that asks nothing of you and offers everything you need to reconnect, reset and return to yourself.
A land that holds you
The valley is deeply restorative.
The hillsides, forest, wildlife and quiet all help the nervous system soften and settle.
Facilitators often tell us the land does half the work for them. We believe them.
Spaces that support connection
Retreats need both intimacy and spaciousness. King Parrot offers both.
The hall
Light filled space for yoga, meditation, movement, creative workshops, journaling and group circles.
• timber floor
• high ceilings
• peaceful outlook
• opens to the valley
The cottages
Comfortable and close enough for shared meals without feeling crowded.
Ideal for rest and integration between sessions.
• decks with views
• full kitchens
• indoor fires in winter
• bush and valley outlooks
The massage room
Tucked quietly into the bush for bodywork and nervous system repair.
Facilitators may bring their own practitioners, or we can connect you with trusted local massage therapists who understand retreat rhythm.
The land
Forest tracks, open paddocks, wildlife, a rainforest walk and a waterfall tucked into the heart of the property.
The pool
Saltwater for summer retreats.
Laughter drifting across the valley.
The sauna
Infrared warmth for winter retreats.
Deep release and integration.
- shared meals and long tables
- massage room
- sauna and ice bath
- pool
- fireplace (winter retreats)
- waterfall / rainforest walk
These micro moments help facilitators visualise the rhythm of a multi day retreat.
For facilitators
Running a retreat is a generous act.
Our intention is to make hosting feel steady, simple and well supported.
Facilitators tell us they choose King Parrot for:
- the natural beauty
- privacy and spaciousness
- the feeling of “container” it provides
- the land’s quiet intelligence
- the ease of self catering or catered wholefood meals
King Parrot recently received Bronze in the Victorian Tourism Awards for self contained accommodation, recognising our commitment to guest experience and this very special land.
What retreats can look like here
Suitable for:
- wellness retreats
- yoga retreats
- meditation retreats
- leadership and team retreats
- creative retreats
- women’s circles and immersions
- seasonal and elemental retreats
- spiritual and nature based retreats
Groups may book the whole property for exclusive use, or smaller retreats can book a cottage cluster and use the hall as their teaching space.
Midweek retreats
Midweek carries a particular kind of stillness.
Less external noise.
More space for deeper work.
More ease for interstate guests and catering schedules.
Exclusive midweek retreat options available.
Practical information
Capacity
Up to 31 guests across six cottages.
Additional space in warmer months using the campground.
Food and nourishment
Self cater using our lodge commercial kitchen and cottage kitchens, or bring wholefood caterers who can cook on site.
We can recommend retreat aligned caterers.
Yoga equipment hire
Fifteen sets available (mat, bolster, block, blanket).
Setup and pack down included.
Exclusive use (optional)
Retreats may book the entire property for privacy and deep immersion, or book a cottage cluster and the hall.
Where we are
King Parrot is tucked into the Pennyroyal Valley in Victoria.
30 minutes from Lorne, 1 hour from Geelong and 2 hours from Melbourne.
For interstate guests
Fly into Melbourne (Tullamarine) and transfer via hire car.
Direct flights arrive daily from Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Gold Coast.
Arrival
Quiet country roads and on site parking make arrivals simple.
Carpooling is common and encouraged for ease and connection.
Close enough for ease of travel.
Far enough for retreat depth.
Ready to explore a retreat here?
If you are dreaming up a retreat and would like to explore what is possible, we would love to hear from you.
Every retreat is different and we are happy to help shape the container that feels right for your group.
Proud bronze winner at the Victorian Tourism Awards for self contained accommodation. This recognition reflects our commitment to thoughtful hosting, quality accommodation and creating a peaceful, nature immersed experience for every guest.