Name: Southern Highlands Escape
Start: 2025-06-13
End: 2025-06-15
Location: Bowral & Berrima

Soul Sanctuary Retreats

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48 reviews

Jun 13 - 15, 2025

Group size: 1 - 7

Southern Highlands Escape

Bowral & Berrima

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Soul Sanctuary Retreats

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48 reviews

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Jun 13 - 15, 2025

Group size: 1 - 7

Day 1- June 13
Day 1- June 13
Bendooley Estate Berrima, Wine Tasting and Bowral
12pm
Our meeting location is Bendooley Estate in Berrima. We will be dining inside the Book Barn restaurant, close by is a fireplace and a huge selection of books to browse or buy.
After lunch , next door we have a booking for a wine tasting experience.

Check in is at The Imperial Hotel Bowral- only a short 10 min drive.

630pm
Dinner at Imperial Hotel (Woodfired Pizza is delish)

Self pay lunch/dinner - Wine tasting included in price.
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Day 2 - Saturday 14
Day 2 - Saturday 14
Shopping & Art Class- Bowral
9am
Whilst you have Tea/Coffee, toaster , kettle and mini fridge, Breakfast (self pay) is The Press Shop 10 mins walk down hill from our accommodation.
Today is shop till you drop OR check out the famous gardens of Retford in Bowral, OR browse the several Art galleries nearby.

Lunch is a go with the flow, but we will meet back at our hotel by 130pm for transport to our afternoon of art (painting) at the Eden Brewery ( I know, how cool is this)
You can purchase wine, gin, beer, soft drink. Nibblies will be supplied .

7pm
Dinner is at the famous Harry's on Green Lane, 10 min stroll. Next door to "Dirty Janes" Antique shop.

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Day 3- June 15
Day 3- June 15
Berrima
9am
Check out of hotel and drive to breakfast, (The Press Shop or Plantation) next door to "Dirty Janes"
After breakfast a short drive to the historic town of Berrima.
Berrima is a charming and well-preserved Georgian village located just 10 mins from Bowral.

If you haven't quite had enough shopping, then there's quite a few pottery spots, homewares, and art galleries, or if you're shopped out, you can visit the Courthouse and gaol, now a museum , both built in 1835. The museum is open 7 days a week.
Berrima is exploding with history dating back to mid 1800's.

This town is also our farewell location. A coffee and treat from the famous Gumnut patisserie or a few sweets from the Lolly shop to help us drive home.
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Day 1- June 13

Bendooley Estate Berrima, Wine Tasting and Bowral

Well organised and a great itinerary. Perfect for inexperienced travellers who want to take the hard work out of planning. Renae was a great host. All the places and restaurants we visited were lovely. Great pace. Not too rushed but still got to experience lots of things. I will book again!

By Jennifer P for Nourish and Nurture You on Sep 23, 2025

Thanks Jenni for your kind review. I love finding a balance of exploring and downtime with this nourishing and nurturing tour. Thankyou for saying yes to joining me, hope to see you again 🌺 Renae

By Soul Sanctuary Retreats on Sep 23, 2025

This was my first “girls” trip and I had the best time. Renae organised a brilliant itinerary where I got to experience several firsts, Sound Healing, Cooking School, Water Blessings and learning to make Canang Sari (Balinese offerings). Our accommodations were wonderful and even the rain could not stop us. I had been to Bali twice before but definitely learnt more this time around being with Renae and the other 6 ladies. Highly recommend

By Gail A for Nourish and Nurture You on Sep 16, 2025

Thanks Gail for your beautiful review. I’m so glad you had a wonderful time experiencing new “firsts” for Bali. Renae 🌺

By Soul Sanctuary Retreats on Sep 16, 2025

Renae really excels when it comes to planning the perfect escape! Millthorpe is such a lovely, quaint little town with friendly locals, delicious coffee, food and wine, and a beautiful mix of stores where you're sure to find something that catches your eye. The annual Millthorpe Fire Fair warms the heart and soul, as the friendly community comes together in the main street. The wine tasting, abstract painting lesson and gentle shopping in Orange and Carcoar are the icing on the cake. I loved this weekend and came away with so many special memories. Thank you Renae xxx

By Natalie H for Winter Fire Festival- Central Tablelands on Aug 12, 2025

Thanks Natalie for your beautiful review. It’s a wonderful area to explore, so many hidden gems. Thanks again for joining me, we had so much fun 🫶🏽 Kindly Renae

By Soul Sanctuary Retreats on Aug 12, 2025

Another beautiful trip with Renae and a group of wonderful ladies. As always, Renae had curated fabulous accommodation, wine tasting, restaurants, shopping and art class. Wonderful long weekend full of laughter and fun.

By Catherine P for Winter Fire Festival- Central Tablelands on Aug 08, 2025

Thanks Catherine, Always lots of fun when you join me on a weekender or longer tour. I’m so glad you enjoyed the weekend, it was a fabulous one ⭐️ Kindly Renae

By Soul Sanctuary Retreats on Aug 08, 2025

It was another great weekend away with Renae & Soul Sanctuary Retreats. Renae’s trips are well thought out with just the right amount of activities and free time. The activities are varied and fun but not overly strenuous which suits me as my current walking ability has reduced. Accommodations were very comfortable and our room was nice and warm considering we were in “single digit” temperatures for most of the weekend. The other travellers were a lovely easy going bunch of ladies and I felt we all mixed well. Conversations and wine flowed, much laughter was had and some delicious food was consumed. My travel buddy and I enjoyed an excellent trip away and I can’t wait to enjoy another domestic trip with Renae.