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THE COUNTRY PLACE

"There is no better location for a conference", is a phrase often heard from our guests. The lush green Dandenong Ranges provide a beautiful and inspirational conference environment.

The Country Place is located amongst the tall Mountain Ash forests and fern gullies of the Olinda State Forest and has panoramic views overlooking the Silvan Dam and Yarra Valley. Awake to the early morning warble of the bush magpie, laugh with the kookaburras and breathe in the clear mountain air. Discover the animals that live in the surrounding forest or enjoy a glass of Yarra Valley wine on the sunny deck.

There are hundreds of famous wineries offering tours and tastings of some of the best wines in the country. The hills are abound with galleries, local produce specialty stores and antique shops. There's the famous William Ricketts Sanctuary, the Rhododendron Gardens, Puffing Billy and so much more. See our local attractions page for details.

Enjoy the natural surrounds and experience that "getting away from it all" feeling. Save on petrol and do not waste time traveling, The Country Place is right on the edge of the metropolitan area, just 50 minutes from the CBD and 70 minutes from the airport. Click here for directions.

The Country Place Retreat, Olinda Creek Road, Kalorama, Victoria
PHONE (03) 9728 7000 | (Melways 120 A11)

OVERVIEW

The Country Place Retreat is one of Australia's premier residential conferencing venues located in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. This award-winning retreat has won the Victorian Tourism Award five times and the Australian Tourism Award twice.

The venue offers five well equipped, climate controlled conference rooms plus syndicate rooms to suit various sized groups up to 120 delegates. All rooms have excellent natural light, ergonomic chairs for all day comfort and wonderful views of the gardens, mountain forest and Yarra Valley.

Up to 97 guests can be accommodated in stylishly appointed guest rooms with queen or king size beds. Rooms have garden views, en-suite bathroom, television, study desk, email and internet access.

The modern regional cuisine is one of the main attractions that has made the venue so popular. Menus are individually tailored to each group's requirements. See the wine and dine section of this site for sample menus.

The recreation facilities include two tennis courts, basketball court, heated swimming pool, nearby golf, gym, pool tables and table tennis. Early morning Garden Breakfasts, Wine Maker's Dinners and Gourmet BBQ's are all very popular.