Escape to the Yarra Ranges for Three Nights of Creativity, Connection & Complete Relaxation
📅 Friday 5 June – Monday 8 June 2026
📍 Lyrebird Park, Yellingbo, Yarra Ranges, Victoria
💲 Deposit: $150 (balance due 30 April 2026)
🎟️ Only 6 spots remaining
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved by past retreat attendees
A Creative Escape in the Yarra Ranges
Enjoy a fully catered, three-night retreat surrounded by the peaceful bushland of Yellingbo. Hosted by Alison from Craftery With Alison together with Julie from Handmade Haven, this long weekend is designed to give you uninterrupted time to create, connect and recharge.
Set at Lyrebird Park Camp & Conference Centre, the retreat offers cosy accommodation, delicious meals, and a warm, welcoming craft space where you can settle in and work on all your favourite projects alongside around 30 other crafters. Whether you scrapbook, make cards, quilt, crochet, knit, journal or explore mixed media, you'll have the time and space to immerse yourself fully.
Coming solo? We'll match you with friendly crafters.
New to retreats? All skill levels welcome—from beginners to experienced makers.
What's Included
- Three nights' accommodation (each room includes 1 double bed + 2 singles, all with private ensuite)
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Single, twin and tri-share options available
- All meals fully catered, including cooked breakfast
- Morning tea, afternoon tea and supper each day
- Hot and cold drinks available all day
- Your own 1.8m craft table for the entire retreat
- Use of shared stamps, inkpads, dies and tools
Extras Available
- On-site craft shop with scrapbooking and cardmaking supplies
- Optional classes (details released closer to the date)
What to Bring
- Linen, bedding, towels and toiletries
- Hire available: $77 single / $88 double
- Your crafting projects and supplies
Retreat Location
Lyrebird Park Camp & Conference Centre
510 Beenak Road, Yellingbo, Victoria
Approx. 1 hr 20 mins from Melbourne CBD
Approx. 1 hr 30 mins from Latrobe Valley
The venue is surrounded by tranquil bushland, offering a peaceful, inspiring setting for a creative getaway.
Retreat Pricing
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Single Room: $700 per person
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Twin Share: $620 per person
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Tri-Share: $600 per person
If you're attending alone and would like to share, we're happy to help match you with other crafters.
Deposit & Payments
- A $150 deposit secures your place
- Remaining balance due by 30 April 2026
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Weekly, fortnightly or monthly payment plans available
- Bank details for future payments will be provided after your deposit is received
Cancellations
Cancellations after 30 April 2026 are non-refundable unless a replacement attendee is found.
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