Since we opened the gate of Aquila in September 2022, something wonderful has been happening: people keep wanting to write about us. Lovely, talented, and wildly well-connected people — journalists, editors, bloggers, and all-round tourism legends — have popped up, asking to feature our little slice of off-grid paradise in magazines, books, websites, newspapers, media…

‘Steamy, spiritual and stress-busting’ are the first words of an article titled “The sauna secret: why Finland is the happiest country in the world” by Miranda Bryant of the Guardian Australia. Saunas are not only ‘skin tingling’ but also help people ‘explore what it means to be human’. They can potentially influence our happiness, energy…

I grew up in the Coal River Valley. My father, a lifelong farmer, purchased “Richmond Park” when I was very young. This farm is one of the oldest continuously operating fine merino wool sheep farms in Australia. Guests who visit will have the opportunity to delve into the history of the land upon which Aquila…

This post relates to the interactive sign at the Retreat grounds. It provides details about the Aquila entrance sculpture, which was completed in July 2020. It features images of how this magnificent sculpture was erected.                       

Alice took all the photos in this gallery at Aquila Eco Retreat and Richmond Park Estate. This blog links to the interactive sign trail that guests can explore throughout the Retreat grounds.                                    

Being a lifelong Taswegian, I have experienced many Tasmanian winters, which has made it easy to learn the typical weather patterns. I would describe our winters as having clear blue skies, crisp air, and peaceful wind-free days. The winter landscape has a certain beauty, with the ice on the paddocks sparkling in the weak sunlight…

There’s no doubt that the vineyards in the Coal River Valley are a sure sign that the season is changing. The landscape is covered in patchwork blankets of bright red, orange, and yellow. The days are becoming noticeably shorter, too, and it’s now dark in the mornings when my alarm goes off. There’s a slight…

Ah, summer – what a glorious season! The sun’s warmth, the long days, and the lazy evenings make it the perfect time to relax and unwind … but … the risk of bushfires increases. The Valley – that’s the Coal River Valley to those that aren’t local – is a hub of activity during this…

The festive season is here, and Aquila is certainly enjoying the celebrations. Our front entrance sculpture, fondly nicknamed ‘Lady Keypad of Aquila’, is in the Christmas spirit. I crocheted a cute little Christmas hat for her last week, and Jason helped by making the white pom-pom. It’s a joy to see her all dressed up…