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Things to do locally

  • Bird & animal watch on 100 acres of Fosterton Retreat with the following walks- Bellbird, Lemon tree and Driveway to Dam walk,
  • Swim in the Williams River- the wooden-Fosterton Bridge has been replaced by a concrete one, and is easily accessable. 
  • Balance some rocks and make a Rock tower. 
Pirate Max says: "Look at all the free things to do locally...."
  • Sit under the stars by the light of a fire in your fire pit,
  • Walk a labyrinth or all 4 at our place- Fosterton Retreat.
  • Bring your bikes & cycle the Fosterton Loop or at the Dungog Common,
  • Visit Chichester Dam or Chichester State Forest
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  • Swim in the Allyn River, enjoy Ladies Well.
  • Walk to the Die Happy Creek.
  • Visit the historic town of Dungog
  • Explore the Barrington Tops National Park, only 35 minutes to the Jerusalem Creek falls, 45 to Blue Gum loop.
  • See artwork in Dungog by Design - an artisan collective with their own gallery/shop in town. (Bronny sells her artwork here & has also done some murals in the area, at the pool and local school).

Other fun things to do.....

  • Buy bread from the famous biodynamic Fosterton Farm bakery on the main st Saturdays.
  • Eat at one of the cafes in town or throughout the shire,
  • Visit the James Theatre in Dungog- the oldest purpose-built cinema still operating in Australia!
  • Unless covid intervenes, enjoy any of the local Dungog festivals: Sculpture on the Farm, Tea Cosy festival, or the Dungog Festival, October long weekend
See what others have said about their time at Fosterton Retreat.....

Thankyou so much for everything you've done & supplied.

I really appreciate your venue & efforts. 
I love the place.

And the fire was a delight with marshmallows, potatoes, damper on a stick. 

Thank you! Suzie & Jamie

(They came when there were no fire restrictions)

“Fantastic location, Great place! Especially great for large group with kids.”  -Mynul

We had a lovely, relaxing couple of nights, just what the Doctor ordered. - T & A

Cabins

 

 

The cabin is the ideal getaway and the view from the deck at sunset was amazing! -Annette

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Really secluded, private and a great mini break. - Caitlin

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Fosterton House

 

 

Perfect house for 3 families with kids. pool & spa were very child friendly with a ledge within the pool....perfect for young kiddies. - Monica

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Retreats

The natural and tranquil setting at Fosterton lends itself to moments of reflection on the verandah which surrounds the main house... Bronwyn & Max are generous hosts who share their knowledge and experience with those who are keen to explore. - Sande

Our dream

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A place of connection, re-creation, restoration and transformation via nature, 

creativity and place. 

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Max & Bronwyn acknowledge that our retreat is on sacred Worimi land once under the care of the Gringai and Biripi people. We recognize the care & connection they have with country and respectfully acknowledge their past, present & emerging leaders. Our role is both a privilege & responsibility to care for this land in a respectful way that gives credence to its origins and the inhabitants.
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