The hustle and bustle of the daily grind can leave many of us feeling exhausted, anxious and stressed. On top of that, the unprecedented stresses of the past few years have left many of us in serious need of self-care. And not the ‘mani, pedi, cup of chamomile tea’ kind of self-care, either… We’re talking next-level, industrial strength, total reset, luxury wellness retreat-level self-care. Thankfully, one of Australia’s finest six-star properties has created the ultimate wellness package to restore your vim, vigour and enthusiasm.

Sequoia Lodge, in the Adelaide Hills, has created the ultimate luxury retreat package for the inaugural wellness wander weekend in the Adelaide Hills (1-3 April 2022). The property is one of only a handful of six-star properties on mainland Australia, making it an ideal spot to relax, recharge, revitalise and reconnect.

Located in the grounds of Mount Lofty House, the $18 million intimate luxury lodge consists of fourteen impeccably — and sustainably — designed suites, each with panoramic views of the Piccadilly Valley (a region that’s rumoured to be under consideration for UNESCO World Heritage status.)

The lodge boasts an abundance of luxurious amenities and experiences, including an infinity pool, day spa, natural artesian spring-fed stone hot pools and valley rim campfire amphitheatre, along with a host of bespoke, immersive food and wine experiences and wellness activities.

The lavish Wellness Wander package includes two nights accommodation at the award winning Sequoia Lodge and breakfast daily, 90-minute treatment at Gatekeeper’s Day Spa, artesian spring-fed hot pool experience, Kombucha masterclass, bespoke sunrise yoga, guided nature walks, and dinner at Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant.

Guests can relax in the expansive 75 square metre open plan rooms, which feature sunken lounges complete with stone fireplaces, opulent king-size beds with moon windows, generous balconies with outdoor daybeds, a hidden television, elevated free-standing bathtubs, switch-glass privacy windows and heated floors.

Not that we needed more reasons to visit, but Mount Lofty House is also home to the three-hatted Hardy’s Verandah, one of the country’s most highly renowned fine dining restaurants, and Arthur Waterhouse Cocktail Lounge and Champagne Bar, which serves up a range of South Australian wines, spirits and craft beers.

This package is only available as part of the inaugural wellness wander weekend in the Adelaide Hills, which runs from 1-3 April 2022. It’s priced from $4,500 per couple. For information and bookings, head to: wellnesswander.com.au.