Title: La Moneta Retreat – A Sanctuary for Healing & Hope -Tranquil Hillside Haven Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=119006040&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # La Moneta Retreat – A Sanctuary for Healing & Hope -Tranquil Hillside Haven Holiday home in Dean with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for La Moneta Retreat – A Sanctuary for Healing & Hope -Tranquil Hillside Haven ![Property grounds - La Moneta Retreat – A Sanctuary for Healing & Hope -Tranquil Hillside Haven (Dean)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119010000/119006100/119006040/6c5b3816.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - La Moneta Retreat – A Sanctuary for Healing & Hope -Tranquil Hillside Haven (Dean)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119010000/119006100/119006040/73e780d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - La Moneta Retreat – A Sanctuary for Healing & Hope -Tranquil Hillside Haven (Dean)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119010000/119006100/119006040/cc86a9a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - La Moneta Retreat – A Sanctuary for Healing & Hope -Tranquil Hillside Haven (Dean)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119010000/119006100/119006040/02724914.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access - La Moneta Retreat – A Sanctuary for Healing & Hope -Tranquil Hillside Haven (Dean)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119010000/119006100/119006040/e632d999.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At La Moneta Retreat – A Sanctuary for Healing & Hope -Tranquil Hillside Haven, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - 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 ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Microwave ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111880000/111879500/111879479/4d68399d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish Studio - tranquil setting - 2.5 acre bush property. 5 mins drive to town Castlemaine - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews £173 includes taxes & fees 14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=111879479&PinnedHotelID=111879479&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114140000/114132500/114132489/fddc5e50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury On Lyons - centrally located in a tranquil, beautiful bush setting. 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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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## 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 - The Tangled Maze \- 11 min drive \- 7.2 miles - Creswick Museum \- 11 min drive \- 6.5 miles - St Georges Lake Flora Reserve \- 12 min drive \- 6.0 miles - Calembeen Park \- 13 min drive \- 7.2 miles - Kryal Castle \- 14 min drive \- 11.0 miles #### Getting around - Ballarat Station - 21 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 88 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Smokeytown Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Farmers Arms Hotel - ‬9 min drive - ‪Le Peche Gourmand - ‬9 min drive - ‪The American Creswick - ‬9 min drive - ‪Three Founders - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is La Moneta Retreat – A Sanctuary for Healing & Hope -Tranquil Hillside Haven pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at La Moneta Retreat – A Sanctuary for Healing & Hope -Tranquil Hillside Haven? ### What time is check-in at La Moneta Retreat – A Sanctuary for Healing & Hope -Tranquil Hillside Haven? ### What time is check-out at La Moneta Retreat – A Sanctuary for Healing & Hope -Tranquil Hillside Haven? ### Where is La Moneta Retreat – A Sanctuary for Healing & Hope -Tranquil Hillside Haven located? ## Have a question? 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