Lyrebird Ridge Organic Winery & Retreat
a place to unwind and escape busy life
Small organic winery situated on 40 acres of pristine bush land about halfway between Kangaroo Valley and Nowra - Lyrebird Ridge Organic Winery and Retreat is a place to unwind and escape busy life. Operating since 1994, Chambourcin has been our main varietal. Organically grown grapes, hand-picked, basket pressed and made with no added preservatives.
Why are we a retreat?
Coming to our property means having a break from the everyday connection to technology. There is no internet, phone or television reception in our accommodation. We find this helps people to unwind and relax for the duration of their stay. Of course, we can provide guests with the necessary facilities if needed, although we don’t reveal the ‘hot spot’ for your mobile unless requested.
A pet friendly accommodation
We are very happy to have you bring your pet along to the property, for a visit or a stay. We simply ask you to let us know, when you book your stay.
Our resident pets are Molly (the Border Collie 14 years old), Rosie (Golden Retriever 8 years old) and Ruby (another Golden Retriever 8 months old). Molly has retired as a working dog, but Rosie and Ruby continue their work as social coordinators and property tour guides.
Sustainability and The Environment
Our plan is to be as self-sufficient as possible for both our business and personal life.
Our electricity requirements are met by a substantial Solar Power System. We operate a generator if needed, and our hot water and cooking is gas. We use naturally fallen trees on our property to provide wood for slow combustion fireplaces in both our home and the guest accommodation.
Rain water tanks collect 70 000 litres of water for drinking and five dams provide irrigation for our vineyard, fruit trees and vegetable beds. Compost and chickens dispose of any food scraps. Other recyclables are collected, sorted and removed to the local recycle centre.
We try our best to minimise our impact on the native flora and fauna. Along with our ducks and chickens, wombats and wallabies graze throughout the property. Click here to read more about our organic chambourcin with no chemicals and no preservatives.