Get away from the grind
This long weekend, take some time to get away from the hustle and bustle of weekday life, and make some 'YOU' time. With lots of options for spending some time out on our trails (on foot or on wheels), post-exercise pampering, and the soothing alpine elements of fresh mountain air and serene surrounds, you'll feel rejuvenated in no time.
Sunday morning yoga and meditation - 7 March
Combine the love of yoga and meditation together as one. Take a deep breath and...exhale. Experience yoga and meditation in the beautiful outdoors at Hotham.
Tadasana- Meaning ‘Mountain Pose ’ Your drishti (gaze) will be oordhva drishti (gazing into space. Luckily for us, this is the breath-taking mountains of the Alpine Region, Mt Hotham & Dinner Plain. Dhyāna - Meaning ‘contemplation, reflection & profound’ A mindful meditation practice for those with a full mind.
Places are limited! To book, please click on this link. You can also book for a group; for more information please click here.
*Guests coming from Harrietville direction, please note the road closure information for Sunday morning, below.
Tree-top glamping and wellness adventure
The Being Precinct in Beechworth, Mountain Wellness Co & Alpine Nature Experience Mt Hotham brings you a one of a kind adventure. Tree tents and luxury wellness suites for your accommodation, wellness spa treatments (outdoors, in nature!).
Outdoor bathtub, delicious breakfasts, woodfired pizza nights, wine & cheese masterclass as well as sunrise and sunset yoga & meditation and much much more…
Build your own, or book a set itinerary that is guaranteed to have you walking on cloud nine by the end of the weekend. For more information, check out https://www.wellbusi.com/
Scrub your cares away
We all love a luxurious spa treatment, but imagine doing it amongst the snow gums in our beautiful Hotham environment? Now you can, with a purely outdoor treatment in the surrounds of nature.
Pekiri treatment: Your treatment begins with a warm footbath, full body exfoliation and cocooned by a layer of rich mineral mud followed by a ‘take me to another place’ scalp massage and hair treatment. Unwind even further with a full body massage and to finish your journey, a wellness bath awaits you. Select your custom soak from the dabble bar completing this ‘time to just be’ experience. Your body will slow, your mind will rest as your breath finds its natural rhythm.
Slowly emerge from the treatment in our wellness lounge with a local grazing platter and refreshing house made spritz from our amazing local vineyards.
Pekiri (‘Dream’) Spa 75 min at Alpine Nature Experience - book here.
*Bonus house-made Spa Beechworth product valued at $60 when you book along with your Alpine Nature Experience or Mountain Wellness Spa (5th, 6th ,7th or 8th March).
For more information about available spa treatments, visit Mountain Wellness's website.
Music for your ears
The General has a weekend full of music if that's how you prefer to unwind. Starting Friday night from 7pm with Ben on the tunes, then on Saturday there's 12 hours of rocking revelry with 'Run to the Hills'. Sunday is time to mellow with acoustic sessions featuring Ben and Megs and Imogen Price.
At the Last Run Bar, Scottie will be doing a Sunday afternoon session so come along and relax with fun tunes and great beverages.
For more information, check The General's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thegeneralstore and the Last Run Bar's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FirstRunPhysio
Eat at the most scenic tables in Victoria
With 360 degree views, why wouldn't you want to eat outside? Enjoy a meal from the General's new menu, with classic pub grub, as well as options like a local produce board, beef brisket sandwich, corn fritters, DIY pork tacos, teriyaki noodle salad, and buffalo cauliflower bites. And don't forget the mouthwatering pizzas!
Last Run Bar is serving dinner on Saturday and Sunday nights - more information to come! On Monday you can celebrate International Women’s Day with an environmental film screening over dinner.
For more information, check The General's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thegeneralstore and the Last Run Bar's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FirstRunPhysio
Take a looooong lunch
If food is your passion, the High Country Progressive Dinner might be for you. Enjoy the best in High Country hospitality in a sumptuous 4 course dining experience, catered and hosted by alternating venues at Dinner Plain.
Start your night with entrée at Stables @ DP, followed by exclusive gin tasting and charcuterie boards at The Hub. Proceed next to Hotel High Plains for a delectable main course, then finish your night at Club Wyndham for dessert and cocktails. It's the night on the town you don't want to miss. $126 ticket covers all courses, each with a matched drink.
For more information, check their Facebook event listing.
Road closure information - Sunday 7 March
Please note: the Great Alpine Road will be closed between 8am and 1pm on Sunday 7 March for the Peaks Challenge bicycle event. For more information, check our Peaks Challenge event page.
Photo credit this page and homepage banner: Mountain Wellness