Title: La Moneta Retreat – A Sanctuary for Healing & Hope -Tranquil Hillside Haven Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # La Moneta Retreat – A Sanctuary for Healing & Hope -Tranquil Hillside Haven ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119010000/119006100/119006040/6c5b3816.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119010000/119006100/119006040/73e780d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119010000/119006100/119006040/02724914.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119010000/119006100/119006040/cc86a9a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119010000/119006100/119006040/e632d999.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location La Moneta Retreat – A Sanctuary for Healing & Hope -Tranquil Hillside Haven provides laundry facilities and more. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### La Moneta Retreat – A Sanctuary for Healing & Hope -Tranquil Hillside Haven Where ancestral spirit meets cinematic beauty—every stay becomes part of something bigger. Welcome to La Moneta Retreat, a rare gem hidden in the heart of Dja Dja Wurrung Country, where the land breathes stories, the stars whisper wisdom, and every moment is infused with meaning. This private four-bedroom estate offers more than a peaceful escape—it is a sacred site for healing, creativity, and purpose-driven reconnection. Set on conservation-protected land surrounded by native bushland and culturally significant trees, La Moneta Retreat is a place where ancient Indigenous wisdom meets modern wellness. It’s no surprise that this very landscape was chosen as a hauntingly beautiful backdrop for the internationally acclaimed feature film “Godless: The East Field Exorcism”—a cinematic testament to the land’s mystical energy and raw, untouched beauty. 🌿 What Makes It Truly Special Cultural & Spiritual Significance • Located on Dja Dja Wurrung Clan lands, the retreat is home to a revered Birthing Tree, a sacred symbol of life, resilience, and Indigenous matriarchal wisdom. • You will feel the presence of spirit in the air—the land holds you as much as you hold space here. Featured Film Location • Chosen for its powerful atmosphere and natural drama, the retreat was featured in “Godless: The East Field Exorcism”, offering a unique cinematic connection for lovers of film, storytelling, and sacred narrative. Under the Stars: Hot Tub & Sky Ceremony • Soak in the wood-fired hot tub as night falls, and let the stars be your ceiling—ideal for stargazers, dreamers, and soul-seekers. Nature at Your Doorstep • Wake to the gentle presence of kangaroos hopping through the early morning mist, and explore bush trails alive with birdsong, wildflowers, and ancestral memory. Stay with Soul – 4 Bedroom Private Residence • Accommodates up to 8 guests in comfort  – 3 x King Bedrooms  – 1 x Queen Bedroom • Rustic-chic living spaces with a cozy fireplace, full kitchen, large dining area, and retreat-ready communal zones for yoga, ceremony, or deep conversation. Holistic Healing Amenities • Meditation decks, forest therapy walks, and herbal gardens curated in collaboration with Indigenous healers • Optional access to cultural experiences, weaving workshops, sacred drumming, bush tucker tastings, and sound healing by request Why Your Stay Matters Every booking at La Moneta Retreat directly supports La Moneta Foundation’s Trauma Recovery & Women’s Empowerment Programs, which provide: • Safe, culturally sensitive healing retreats for women and CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) communities • Indigenous-led knowledge sharing, ceremony, and creative healing • Mental health and emotional resilience support for survivors of violence, displacement, and social isolation Come for the Stillness. Leave with Purpose. Whether you’re looking for a place to reconnect with nature, host a wellness retreat, spark creative inspiration, or simply rest in sacred quiet, La Moneta Retreat welcomes you home—to land, to story, and to self. Every stay becomes part of a greater story of healing. Every moment creates beauty worth remembering. Every night sky reminds us—transformation is possible. Book with Heart. Heal with Purpose. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Food and drink - Microwave ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove leftover food and drinks Turn off the lights and lock the doors Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25 Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.46143,143.96097&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:zxrcFaktmZ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FS%40S%40S%40Q%40U%40Q%40QBU%40QBQBUBQBQBUBQDQDQBSDQDQDQDQFSDMFQFQDQHOFQFOFQHOFOHMHOFQHMJMHMHOHMJMHMJKJOJKJKJKJKJKLMJILMJGLKJILILKLGLILGLGLGLINELELILCNELENGNALENELANCNCNELAN%3FNCNAN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%40NBL%3FN%40NBNDLBN%40NDLDN%40LFNDLDNBLHLDLDNHLFLFLFLHLFLJJHLHLJJFLLJHJLJJLJJJJJJJJNHJJLHLJLHNHJHNHLHNHPFLHNHNFPFNFPFNFPFPDLFPDRFPDPDPDPBRDPDPBPBTBPBPBTBP%40P%40TBP%40P%40T%40P%40R%40R%3FR%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FTAPATAPATAPCPATANCRCRCRCPCTCPEPEPCPEPEPERGPEPGPENGPGPGNGPGLGPININGLIRILININIJINKLIJKLILKLKJKLKJMJKJKJKJMJKHMJMFKHMJMHMFMHMDMFOHMDMDMHODMDODMDOBMDODO%40MBODO%40OBM%3FO%40OBO%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOCOAO%3FMCOEOAOCMAOEMEOCOEMEOEMEMIMEOEMIMGMEMIMGMIMKMIKGMKKIMKKKMKKKKKKKKMKKKMKMIMKKIMIOIOKKIOGQIOIMGOIOGQGMGQIOEQGQGQEOGQEQESEQEQCQEQEQCQCUCQCSCSCSAOCUAQAQAUAQAUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=n2ZIo90b8rrA2M7uYcRDILUQZFU=) Dean, VIC #### What's nearby - Ballarat Town Hall - 21 min drive - 12.1 miles - Sovereign Hill - 22 min drive - 12.1 miles - Ballarat Base Hospital - 22 min drive - 12.6 miles - St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 22 min drive - 12.6 miles - Lake Wendouree - 22 min drive - 13.3 miles #### Getting around - Ballarat Station - 21 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 88 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Farmers Arms - ‬9 min drive - ‪Creswick Country Bakery - ‬9 min drive - ‪Smokeytown Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Three Founders - ‬11 min drive - ‪The American Creswick - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is La Moneta Retreat – A Sanctuary for Healing & Hope -Tranquil Hillside Haven pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at La Moneta Retreat – A Sanctuary for Healing & Hope -Tranquil Hillside Haven? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at La Moneta Retreat – A Sanctuary for Healing & Hope -Tranquil Hillside Haven? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is La Moneta Retreat – A Sanctuary for Healing & Hope -Tranquil Hillside Haven located? > Situated in Dean, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of St Georges Lake Flora Reserve, Creswick Museum and Creswick Natural Features Reserve. Calembeen Park and Park Lake Gardens are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question