Relax, explore and create.
welcome to Caldera Valley artists retreat, nestled into a stunning 18 acre valley with a spring fed dam overlooking Mebbin National Park in the fertile Rainbow Hills of the Northern Rivers.
Caldera Valley is a regenerative permaculture farm and cottage provider of Ferments, pickles and preserves.
we offer rustic rural stays in our shed house art studio, quirky cabins and camp grounds. Caldera valley is a mindfulness oasis, criss crossed by a network of mindfulness walking tracks that meander through a variety of sacred spaces, lookouts, historical sites and sculpture gardens.
artists retreats
Caldera Valley retreat is the perfect place to drop off the map for a spell.
Immerse yourself in nature with old growth bushwalks in Mebbin National park directly opposite, or enjoy a rejuvenating waterhole swim at the popular Hanging Rock Falls, a stones throw away.
This package is perfect for artists and creatives looking to get away from it all in a well appointed, inspiring rustic rural setting. “Work from the Wild” Write a book, create a ceramic or sculptural masterpiece or build something from wood in the attached craft workshop.
Or simply swing in the hammock, play the pans around the campfire at dusk and bathe in the symphonic sounds of nature.. There is no better place to get away from it all.
regenerative farm woofing opportunities
Caldera Valley offers working farm stays. Stay in one of our camp sites or powered van sites in exchange for your labour contribution to one of our communal infrastructure, landscaping, path finding or bush/waterway regeneration projects.
Applications are now open for stays in Dec-Jan.
weekend CRAFT AND FARMERS markets
Caldera Valley Marketplace is a nationwide community of crafters, makers, growers, fermenters, entertainers and practitioners that work together to promote local startups and artistic talent.
If you’re in the market for artisanal cheese, a handmade hessian tote bag or a lions mane mushroom grow kit, our network of providers will undoubtedly be able to help.
A great day trip from Brisbane or the Gold Coast.
animal assisted agriculture and wellness activities.
At Caldera Valley Retreat, we understand the value of collaborating with beings of all fluff levels. Caldera Valley’s resident farm dog ‘Roxy’, a 14 mo Border Collie calls the valley home as does our Neighbour Sal’s Marema Minty, and her herd of miniature goats. We rear a selection of organic game meats, spatchcock, rabbits, goats, and emu..
We can also arrange miniature pony rides around the property ridge line (subject to availability.)
Caldera Valley retreat is a pet and animal friendly property and we are currently in the design phase of our expanding animal infrastructure strategy.