ABOUT THE ESTATE

Planetrees is more than an accommodation choice – it has been created to foster your wellbeing through calming and private surrounds, creative and quality decor, landscaped gardens, luxurious facilities and simple natural beauty.

Planetrees Estate is the vision of a passionate owner, architect and garden designer who took ownership of the property in 2008.

Genevieve’s family have lived in this region for more than 6 generations since the days of the 1850’s Gold Rush when her forefathers established newspapers that operated here until 2006. The spirit, character and commitment to this region resonates deep in Genevieve’s heart and is key to her inspiration for creating Planetrees.

"It gives me great pleasure to share with our guests the joys of nature and the special magic and the abundance that is Planetrees and North-East Victoria." —Genevieve

The property lies within an amphitheatre of State eucalypt forest on the edge of the charming, historic, gold mining hamlet of Stanley, a plateau, 8kms from Beechworth. Stanley is renowned now for high quality agriculture; timber, apples, pears, nuts and berries.

The sub-alpine landscape (at 700m altitude) enjoys the unfolding beauty of four distinct seasons and attracts many garden enthusiasts. The forests offer picturesque walks, abundant native life and challenging on and off-road cycling.

The Lodge began life as a simple, hand-crafted timber cabin. The log and earth construction has the impression of a traditional “mountain lodge” reflecting the timber milling origins of the property. It has since enjoyed an extensive makeover to create this luxury, self- contained retreat incorporating all modern conveniences and an interior design that plays between being rural and contemporary. It is quirky, comfortable and original.

The Arts Suite occupies a section of the main house building that was created in the style of a Tuscan farm house. This building, made from rare recycled material including 50cm deep timer bridge beams from the Nagambi bridge, windows and doors from the old Narandra maternity hospital and bricks and other materials salvaged from the demolition of other rare buildings is again unique. Recently upgraded and renovated this building also offers all the modern comforts in a stylish, sophisticated accommodation. The owner has decorated this space with quality fabrics and papers brought from France and original artworks by some of the region’s most celebrated artists.

The forests around Planetrees provide habitat to exotic native animals (stunning birds, echidnas, koalas, wombats, wallabies, lizards and more.) Our resident mini dachshund, Zsa Zsa ensures you receive a very warm welcome!