NEWS from The Tops Organic Retreat

The snows gone and spring is in the air - Sept 2010

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August 2010 we drove up from The Tops Organic Retreat (500 m above sea level) into thick snow (1400 m above sea level ), we tracked the brumbies over the plateau of Barrington Tops for 4 hours. Here is a picture of the Stallion.. a TOP day had by all.

Escape to ‘The Tops’ and go your own way, we have a 2000 acre Organic Retreat and NOW 4.5 STAR rating & advance Eco Accreditation

20 km of beautiful creeks, rivers and 50 km of forest tracks.

“A unique Australian country experience” actually at THE TOPS in Barrington Tops famous National Park and World Heritage site with an all Organic Restaurant, Bar and a BIG log fire..

We have just four family farm stay cottages and four secluded luxury loft cabins all with spas and king spas fed by our own spring waters for those special nights away.

The cottages can sleep up to 8 people and have a brand new cottage kitchen with aged red gum bench tops, fully equipped including dishwasher, gas cooking and heating plus an open log fire, bathrooms with spa baths, a comfy lounge with a balcony by the creek looking into the cool sun-tropical rain forests.

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The Luxury loft cabins have a secluded private setting by a creek looking into the rainforest with beautiful polished timber floors, loft designer bedroom, comfy lounge and a large balcony to relax and watch the wildlife go by.

Sharini together with husband John have been involved in the organic industry for over 20 years and know the difference of quality produce and good food, they have a passion for the environment, organic food and sustainable living. Most of the fresh produce is grown organically on the property or sourced from local growers.

Sharini makes wonderful traditional Sri-Lankan light curries and the best prawn curry ever.

For those of you who would rather be waited on you can order sumptuous organic meals in the restaurant from only $25.00

The breakfast menu will vary with the seasons and will include dishes such as freshly roasted organic granola / muesli with yoghurt or milk, seasonal fruit platters, pancakes, farm eggs, baked zucchini slice, muffins, organic fruit breads and organic homemade jams with wholemeal toasts, organic juices and a wide selection of the best organic teas and coffees.

We also have a wood fired pizza oven for the special pizza nights.

The evening meal will be a selected set menu of seasonally fresh produce of two or three courses from $35.00 dollars, half price for children. Homemade soups in winter and fresh organic salads in summer, curries of course and of all descriptions, prawn, lamb, beef, fish, chicken, vegan and vegetarian. Organic pasta dishes certified organic steaks seared the way you like it (delicious)! Roast of the day, even tasty marinated kangaroo with juniper berry sauce. Deserts are special too. Have you tried organic chocolate pudding or organic poached fruits with creamy ice cream? Sticky date pudding and apple and rhubarb crumble are always a favourite.

Horse riding only $45 for 2hrs, feed the chickens, ducks, geese, collect eggs, chase the goat, ask John for a guided tour of the farm, learn to compost and grow your own fruit & veggie's, sustainable building and energy usage fun for kids, interesting for adults. We have a tennis court with night lights, salt water swimming pool, swings, play barn, games room, farm animals, fishing, AUS star movies & sports DVD selection, pool table, mountain bikes, and the most beautiful sub-tropical rain forest walks on your doorstep.

There are hundreds of unique birds, mammals and rare species here, even the elusive Brumbies, Koalas, Wedge tail eagles and Frogs & Platypus in the cool clear spring waters of the creeks and rivers. This is a nature lover’s paradise and a special part of Australia.

We have a wide selection of fabulous certified red and white organic wines from around $25.00 a bottle and even the first Australian organic sparking chardonnay for that special occasion, Cooper's Real Ales of course.

Fresh delicious meals and wines that don't cost the earth.

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John and Sharini look forward to sharing this special property with you, we hope to see you soon.