Arts Residency
+ Nature Stay
Where the forest meets the sea and creativity finds space to grow.
Create • Stay • Belong
A Creative Sanctuary on the Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay
Noonyara Retreat is a creative sanctuary set on 11 acres of old forest where the Otway’s meet the ocean.
Just minutes from the coastline, the retreat offers private accommodation, creative space, walking trails and wildlife.
Designed for nature lovers and artists seeking space, slowness, and inspiration, Noonyara Retreat weaves together art, nature, sustainability, and wellbeing.
The region has a vibrant arts scene, charming cafes and restaurants, internationally renowned walks, forests and the 12 apostles and shipwreck coastline, adding richness to every stay.
Art Residency
Noonyara Retreat brings together artists to engage deeply with nature, explore materials, create new work, and belong to an international arts community.
Nature Stays
In the old Marengo forest our sustainable accommodation offers a nature based stay with 4 bedrooms each with ensuites, kitchen, dining and lounge facilities.
Events
Join us for art, materiality and wellbeing events and workshops in our onsite studio and in nature, set amongst the forest, coastline and wildlife.
WORKSHOPS
GALLERY
TESTIMONIALS
“JOY IS REMARKABLY PATIENT AND INSPIRING!”
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Kaya G
“THE PERFECT ACTIVITY FOR A GROUP OF GIRLFRIENDS”
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Tamara K
“WORKSHOPS ARE PROFESSIONAL AND SO FUN”
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Contact us
To find out about our opening sessions for 2026 enquire here.
Have a question, want to know more about our arts residency program or a relaxing getaway? We'd love to hear from you.