Tea Garden Creek Farm Retreat

Summary:
With almost a century of agriculture history, Tea Garden Creek Farm Retreat is a family-owned farm that offers a country life in Victoria getaway like none other. Situated on the outskirts of Wangaratta city, this countryside farm originally grew Yates seeds and then tobacco (when it was legal) alongside the tobacco crops. Then they grew broccoli, cabbages, pumpkins, and cauliflowers. These products were sold locally and at the Melbourne Markets. Now, it's a cattle farm where we produce beef.

The Space:
Tea Garden Creek Farm Retreat is a quaint, tiny house surrounded by a lush green area, with amazing sceneries overlooking man-made pond paddocks and exceptional sunsets in the evening. This farm stay in Victoria is just 20 minutes away from the heart of Wangaratta, within the vicinity of wineries, eateries, and local attractions such as Brown Brothers Winery, King River Cafe, Woolshed Falls, Ned Kelly Museum, and Mount Buffalo National Park.

It's a comfortable, 155-square-foot tiny home with well-furnished guest rooms, wide public spaces, and comfortable seating areas. Easy access to water, split air conditioning, a kitchenette, cooking equipment, and excellent bathroom facilities included.

The bathroom, however, follows ecologically sustainable principles, including an eco-friendly cassette toilet with a removable waste holding tank, hand basin, and shower (gas heated for hot showers). It focuses on satisfying people's needs with natural resources and processes to save water by using eco-friendly toilets to save the environment.

If you plan to spend your farm stay Victoria getaway here, we advise that you bring your basic necessities, such as food during your stay with us. Dont worry about the water as we supply beautiful spring water. Thank you.

Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the tiny house. The guests may enjoy going for a stroll up the paddock for a morning walk, strictly only if no cattle are in the paddock. Guests must ask for permission to enter the paddocks. Or walk along the quiet country road, st Please no walking around the farm shed.

If you're interested, we offer pre-orders below with advance notice of 24 hours from our land host:

- Firewood can be pre-ordered at $15 for 5 kgs (Kindling, lighter, and matches are included).
- Breakfast is available for an extra cost of $25 each. The breakfast menu would consist of a selection of Fresh bread/croissants, and cheese from the local Cheese Factory here in Milawa. bacon, eggs, yogurt & fresh fruits.

The Neighborhood:
Tea Garden Creek Farm Retreat is in beautiful Northeast Victoria, with abundant water flowing from Ovens River spilling into the farm’s boundary, aptly named Tea Garden Creek. The farm stay is just 20 minutes away from the city of Wangaratta, 15 minutes from Beechworth and 2.5 hours from Melbourne. It’s a beautiful escape from the city to reconnect with the outdoors and enjoy the pleasantries of Victoria.

Our local recommendations:
- Brown Brothers Winery is located in the King Valley's gourmet hub of Milawa, bringing together over 130 years of family winemaking, delicious local produce, and a relaxed, inviting atmosphere for the whole family to enjoy.
- King River Cafe sits at the heart of the Milawa gourmet region. The cafe boasts an eclectic and inventive Mediterranean menu that utilizes local produce. In pleasant weather, take a seat on the shady porch and after your meal, work off the calories by taking a short stroll from the cafe down to the King River.
- Woolshed Falls is a 10-minute drive north of Beechworth, where you can view the cascading falls, enjoy a leisurely picnic, or take a self-guided walk around.
- Ned Kelly Museum is among the few remaining living history museums in Australia and one of Beechworth’s most visited attractions. Ned Kelly is one of Australia’s best-known historical characters.
- Mount Buffalo National Park is full of alpine cliffs, granite tors, waterfalls and big views which make it must-see natural land of Victoria. It’s also home to charismatic Australian wildlife and 550 species of native plants, including plants found nowhere else, such as the Buffalo Sallee tree.

Getting Around:
By car:

- From Melbourne, it's a 2.5hrs drive.
- From Sydney, it’s a 6.5 hrs drive
- The nearest towns are Milawa (5 minutes), Everton (5 minutes), Beechworth (20 minutes), and Bright (40 minutes).
- Reachable by both 2WD and 4WD.

By public transport:

- Train and bus to Wangaratta train station.
- Taxi service in Wangaratta.

Other Things to Note:
- Wifi is available
- Pets are allowed by prior notice
- Maximum of 2 pets; either cat or dog
- Recycling bottles and cans bins are provided
- No unregistered guests or visitors are allowed
- Mobile reception is good for Optus and Telstra, while the rest are poor
- Please clean up after yourself before checking out in courtesy of other guests
- Pets are not allowed on beds and sofas, and clean after your pet’s droppings
- Please clean up after your pet’s shedding before checking out in courtesy of other guests
- Please note that this is a PET-FRIENDLY property, and pet policies will be sent prior to arrival

Guest Advisory

- Please expect limited connectivity as the tiny house is set in a rural locality
- Gas BBQ Grill and outdoor firepit are available (except fire ban restrictions)
- There are designated smoking areas on the property, please use the ashtray provided.
- We would like to advise guests that longer stays or later check-outs will incur an additional charge
- Don’t forget to turn off all lights, aircon and any power outlets. close the windows and lock doors when leaving the tiny house/ property

Farm guidelines

- Please be advised that we have livestock (and noise) on our property
- Please Keep a safe distance from farm animals as they are easily agitated
- Please do not enter animal paddocks or yards without the land host's permission
- We also ask guests not to feed farm animals as they are on specific diets for their health

Important note:

- Due to the nature of the property, abundant wildlife may be present on the property
- In order to maintain the cleanliness and functionality of our cassette toilets a minimum additional cleaning fee is applied for stays of 5 nights or more. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a hygienic experience during your stay.

Interaction with Guests:
Guests will enjoy your own private space but we are always happy to chat with you.