Zensi Retreat - A Place To Rediscover The Art of Mindful Living
Zensi Retreat, an architecturally designed, luxury accommodation and wellness retreat nestled in the heart of the Mudgee Wine Region, created by owners Ruby and Ray, with the intention to offer its guests an escape from the chaos of everyday life. Immersed within an uninterrupted landscape, Zensi honours the beauty of raw and earthy materials.
As someone who has experienced Zensi, I can say first hand, it was truly an experience like no other - mixing two of my favorite things - stunning architecture, with the space to practice daily rituals that are good for the mind and soul. (plus a coffee and a wine or two!)
The property hosts two separate dwellings, each with their own, private secluded space - Zensi House and Zensi Villa.
Zensi House, designed with groups in mind, sleeps 10 guests. A retreat that has been designed to cater for all seasons - cosy up by the indoor fireplace or outdoor fire pit in the cooler months, and relax by the plunge pool in the warmer seasons - whatever the weather, this retreat has you covered. The wellness space was probably our favourite space. Whether you are there with friends, or you are running a retreat - the beautiful design of this space makes you feel instantly calm with its bright soft neutral colour palette to contrast the moodier tones of the rest of the house. It includes an expansive yoga/meditation room overlooking the landscape, a spa, and sauna.
Whilst it might be smaller in scale, it is still big on experience. Zensi Villa, designed for couples to reconnect or a solo escape, has its own private outdoor plunge spa, fire pit, sauna, bath and a telescope perfectly positioned so you can watch the stars of a night time, while you wind down surrounded by the most stunning country landscape. You will also be greeted by the local animals - another one of the things we enjoyed the most - especially at sunrise and sunset!
If you never left the property during your stay, no one would blame you! But if you are up for exploring - the area has a lot to offer that you might not want to miss. Just a short drive from the property you can find yourself in the local town of Mudgee, where the streets are lined with beautiful cafes and boutique stores. We highly recommend Alby + Esthers - for the perfect breakfast or lunch stop, full of charm and character down a little cobblestone laneway offering great coffee and local yummy food!
If you are a lover of wine - then this is your kind of holiday! Mudgee is known for its beautiful wineries - and there are plenty to choose from! We visited the Lowe Family Winery which we can highly recommend to add to your list while you are there!
Honestly, I could go on for days about how much we loved this place! But maybe just go and see for yourself. So often we get caught up in the everyday, it’s not until you make the time to stop and enjoy a relaxed trip away, that you really appreciate the world around you. Zensi is a beautifully humbling experience that is great for the mind and the body so make sure you book the trip - your future self will be grateful!
For more details, and to book your own mindful getaway, head over to https://www.zensiretreat.com.au/
Photography: The Palm Co. | Videography: The May Studio. | Location: Zensi Retreat