The rewards of hosting a short term rental (beyond money)
When I was setting up my short term rental apartment I hadn’t anticipated the joy it was going to bring to my life…
Guest’s private fernery & patio
Privacy is assured at Ferny Hill Retreat, Emerald. This idyllic outdoor space is for guests only. Need a relaxing break?
Uplifting spring garden photos, 2020
Check out photos of Ferny Hill Retreat’s spring gardens, sprinkled with a little uplifting prose. Enjoy!
Check out those smiles!
The Kumar family are Ferny Hill Retreat’s guests today. As you can see from their happy faces they’re already enjoying their stay.
Black Lives Matter
Several years ago I was lucky enough to live in a rural First Nations Community in the Northern Territory. As a white woman, it was…
This sunset predicts sunshine ahead
My grandmother used to recite a short poem that predicted rain or sunshine for the following day. The amazing thing is, it was accurate…
So, what is Forest Bathing?
Shinrin-yoku is the Japanese art of ‘forest bathing’. It reduces stress, improves people’s mood and it’s really easy to do…
Beginners meditation: 5 easy steps
A quick, 5-step meditation guide for beginners – what, how & when.
Hi, I’m Carmel
