If you’ve been flirting with the idea of vanishing into nature for a long weekend and re-emerging as a calmer, clearer, dangerously revitalised version of yourself, congratulations... your sign just arrived. The Wellness Farm in Broke is where the Hunter Valley goes when it needs to reboot its entire operating system. Think sweeping vineyard views that behave like sedatives, red cedar heat that feels vaguely spiritual, magnesium pool swims that rearrange your priorities, and the kind of silence you didn’t realise your brain was starving for.
A place that doesn’t offer rest; it enforces it.
The Wellness Farm Broke
Location
130 Hill St, Broke NSW 2330
Email: retreats@thewellnessfarm.com.au
Website: thewellnessfarm.com.au
Retreat Snapshot
The BioHax Edit
Picture a luxe farm stay built for people who love wellness but refuse to surrender good bedding, good wine, or good taste in the process. Cedar sauna. Hot tubs. Magnesium pool. Yoga studio. Villas with fire pits and interiors that whisper “cancel your life for the weekend.” It’s the Hunter Valley, but upgraded like it hired a stylist and went through a personality cleanse.
The Experience
At The Wellness Farm, the Hunter Valley drops into a slow-motion cinematic montage.
Mornings crack open with birdsong and crisp country air. Afternoons slide into cedar heat, magnesium laps, and that delicious sense of existing outside the algorithm. Evenings descend into fire pits, expansive skies, and the sort of hush that makes you forget cities ever existed.
The property stretches across thirty-seven acres; enough space for you to lose your stress, your phone, and possibly your old personality. Accommodation for twenty-eight guests. A purpose-built Lakehouse studio for stretching, breathing and remembering you have a spine. Wellness amenities engineered for nervous system repair and digital detoxing so intense your screen time report will file a missing person’s report.
Retreat hosts can claim the entire estate for exclusive, curated programs.
Personal stays get the boutique, guilt-free-softness version, wellness woven through a luxury farm stay, not shouted at you by someone in linen pants.
Who It’s For
Burnout refugees, wellness weekenders, friend groups looking for countryside calm, women craving connection weekends, couples seeking reconnection, and retreat hosts who want a venue that feels elevated without being pretentious.
Accommodation Options
Six King Villas
Twin-share villas with king beds, kitchenettes, lounges, full bathrooms and private patios with fire pits. Two include bathtubs for extra decompression.
The Hamptons Cottage
A three-bedroom Hamptons-style cottage with a king room, queen room, bunk room, open-plan living and an outdoor patio with a fire pit.
The Serenity Homestead
A five-bedroom country homestead with multiple king, queen and double beds, shared bathrooms, a full kitchen, laundry and its own private cedar hot tub.
Total capacity: 28 guests.
Wellness Inclusions
Available to all guests
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Red cedar barrel sauna
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Outdoor cedar hot tubs
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Fourteen metre magnesium saltwater pool
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The Lakehouse studio
Retreat-only access
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Float tank
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Reformer pilates beds
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Gym
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Ice baths
Wellness add-ons
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Massage via Chloe, Healing Hands of the Hunter
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Breathwork, sound healing, pilates
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Creative workshops on request
Facilitator Team
For in-house retreats, The Wellness Farm partners with a curated selection of facilitators including:
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Private chef Richard Ransom
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Wellness practitioners offering breathwork, pilates, sound healing and somatic sessions
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Massage therapist Chloe from Healing Hands of the Hunter
Venue-hire retreats may bring their own facilitators or use the Farm’s preferred list.
Dining And Nutrition
During The Wellness Farm’s own retreats including the SIP • STAY • PLAY weekends where guests enjoy fully catered menus by private chef Richard Ransom. Expect seasonal, wholefood-rich meals designed to nourish without depriving. All dietary needs are thoughtfully catered for.
For general stays, the property is self-catered.
Nearby dining includes Margan, Yellow Billy, EXP, Muse and Baumé.
Sustainability Practices
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Regenerative farming and permaculture-inspired landscaping
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Solar power and rainwater collection
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Low-tox cleaning protocols
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Composting and waste reduction
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Seasonal, local sourcing for retreat menus
Highlight Facilities
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Magnesium saltwater pool
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Red cedar barrel sauna
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Outdoor cedar hot tubs
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The Lakehouse wellness studio
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Float tank
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Reformer beds
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Gym
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Fire pits
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Walking paths
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Resident Highland cows and kangaroos
What To Bring
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Comfortable activewear
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Swimwear for wellness facilities
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Layers for shifting Hunter Valley weather
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Food supplies for self-catered stays
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Books, journal and downtime essentials
Awards And Accolades
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Recognised in Hunter Valley lifestyle and travel publications
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Growing reputation as a premium wellness destination
Seasonal Programs
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SIP • STAY • PLAY women’s weekends
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Seasonal wellness retreats
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Private retreat hire year-round
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Creative and wellness add-ons available
Duration And Packages
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Personal stays: midweek or weekend
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Retreat stays: two to five nights
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Venue hire: full property, exclusive use
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In-house retreats: fully catered, fully programmed
Getting There
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Two and a half hours from Sydney
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One hour from Newcastle
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Close to Newcastle Airport
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Private vehicle recommended
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is The Wellness Farm from Sydney and Newcastle?
Approximately two and a half hours from Sydney and one hour from Newcastle.
Is the property suitable for wellness retreats?
Yes. Retreat hosts can book the entire estate with exclusive access to retreat-only facilities.
Does The Wellness Farm run its own retreats?
Yes, including the SIP • STAY • PLAY women’s weekends.
Is catering included with every booking?
No. Catering is only included during in-house retreats. All personal stays are self-catered.
What facilities can every guest use?
Sauna, hot tubs, pool and The Lakehouse studio.
Which facilities are retreat-only?
The gym, float tank, ice baths and reformer beds.
Can I book massages or private sessions?
Yes. Book through preferred partners before arrival.
Are children allowed?
Yes in the Cottage and Homestead. Some facilities are adults-only.
Do you host elopements?
Yes. Enquire via retreats@thewellnessfarm.com.au
Is the pool heated?
No.
Is there a restaurant onsite?
No. Guests self-cater or dine locally.
Can I feed the cows?
No. You can pat them but cannot feed them.
Do you allow parties?
No.
Do you offer midweek stays?
Yes. Both midweek and weekend stays are available.
What is the cancellation policy?
Full refund more than 30 days out. Within 30 days, dates can be moved.
