Location
347 Hydes Creek Rd, Hydes Creek NSW 2454
Set in the lush Bellingen hinterland, 35 minutes inland from Coffs Harbour and a world away from inboxes, deadlines, and city static.
Retreat Snapshot
The BioHax Edit:
No signal bars, no group hugs, no laminated “chakra cleanse” itinerary. Just 120 acres of hinterland silence, wood-fired rituals, citrus groves, and the kind of stillness that convinces your nervous system it’s safe again.
The Experience
This isn’t a retreat with plastic lanyards and a “sharing circle.” It’s a whole-system reset hiding out as a farm stay. Levenvale Farm is part heritage homestead, part wilderness playground: wake with the kookaburras, lose yourself under orchard canopies, sink into a cedar sauna, then rinse it all off in a creek swim that feels illegal in its perfection. Nights end in a fire bath under a sky so clear it hurts.
Who It's For
BioHax Snapshot:
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Burnout escapees in need of a nervous system exhale
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Creatives hunting a place where ideas arrive unforced
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Couples chasing romance without rose petals on the bed
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Urban escapees who want to trade deadlines for dirt under their fingernails
Accommodation Options
• The Farmhouse – 4 bedrooms, double clawfoot tubs, fireplace, chef’s kitchen. Basically your dream country estate.
• The Cedar Cabin – Forest views, ensuite, firepit. Built for slow mornings and long exhalations.
• The Bunkhouse – Bigger crews, kids, or just extra space for retreat overflow.
• The Tiny Cabin – Off-grid, one-bed cocoon with a serious view and zero distractions.
Wellness Inclusions
• Cedar wood-fired sauna (yes, it's as good as it sounds)
• Outdoor fire bath, because you haven't lived until you've simmered under the stars
• Bush trails, creek swims, hammocks, fruit orchards
• Seasonal produce for DIY detox feasts
• Optional private chef, facilitators or bodyworkers if you want to upgrade your zen
Facilitator Team
Bring your own guru or tap into their curated network of yoga teachers, breathwork guides, and chefs. They don’t oversell the woo - it’s real, local, and vibe-vetted.
Dining & Nutrition
Seasonal produce boxes harvested from the farm and local organic suppliers. Kitchens are fully stocked for you to cook as you please — or bring in a private chef if knives aren’t your thing. No menus, no meal plans, just good ingredients and zero judgment.
Eco - Sustainability Practices
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100% off-grid systems: solar, rainwater tanks, composting
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No plastic, no chemicals, no greenwashing
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Regenerative farming practices, including citrus orchards that double as therapy
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Leave with less waste — and less cortisol
Other Features
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Cedar sauna and outdoor fire bath (they deserve encore mentions)
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Creek swims and hidden swimming holes
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Covered decks and orchard walks
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Enough space to avoid everyone, even if you came with them
What to Bring
Whatever you need to unwind, unplug and uncook your brain. Supplements, snacks, hiking boots, and maybe a book you’ll pretend to read.
Awards & Accolades
Featured in The Design Files and Country Style for their “how-is-this-real” interiors and slow-living philosophy.
Seasonal Programs
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Winter: fire bath + sauna packages
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Spring: citrus harvest weekends
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All year: BYO retreat crew and build your own lineup
Packages
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Two-night minimum stays
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Whole-farm bookings for private groups or hosted retreats
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No preset program: you decide what “reset” looks like
Getting There
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35 minutes from Coffs Harbour Airport
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Sealed roads (no 4WD required)
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A car and a playlist are essential; your soul won’t be sealed up when you arrive
Related Reads
Kallarroo Farm Stay
Currajong Retreat
Highlands Centre for Healing
Article originally published: 29 June 2025, by Editor
