Tucked away on over 250 acres of protected coastal farmland, Lon Retreat is a hidden sanctuary where time slows and nature takes centre stage. Located just 90 minutes from Melbourne on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula, this adults-only retreat rests on a gentle hilltop with sweeping views across ocean, lake and rolling pasture. The sandstone lodge, once a private family farmhouse, has been lovingly restored by seventh-generation custodians Claire and Rob into a place of deep calm, timeless beauty and meaningful connection.

With just seven individually designed suites, Lon offers rare privacy, comfort and generous space. Each suite has been thoughtfully styled with original local artwork, handmade furnishings, and soothing tones inspired by the natural surroundings. Some feature mineral- fed stone baths, open fireplaces, private wine cellars, balconies or leafy courtyards – all designed to honour the land’s quiet charm and layered history.

At the heart of Lon is its exceptional spa, seamlessly integrated into the lodge and drawing healing mineral waters from ancient limestone caves beneath the farm. The spa features three tranquil treatment rooms, steam rooms, mineral soaking tubs and a serene heated indoor pool with views across the dunes. Signature treatments draw on the region’s natural elements and time-honoured wellness traditions.

Each day, a nourishing breakfast and dinner, crafted from seasonal, locally sourced produce, is lovingly placed in your suite – allowing you to dine in privacy, in your own time. Guests are also invited to explore the lodge’s rotating gallery of works by resident artists, who paint what they see around them: shifting skies, coastal textures, and Bellarine light. Wander barefoot to the beach, lose yourself in the ancient Moonah forest, or simply be still. At Lon Retreat, luxury is found not in extravagance, but in the purity of place, peace, and presence.