This place is stunning. And Magwatha is very thoughtful and friendly, while still giving guests privacy and space. It’s hard to do justice to the beauty of the surrounds, whether in words or photos. You are literally in the rainforest. The rooms are beautiful and giant! And the attention to detail in the gardens is impressive. The little ponds and bird life and Buddha statutes through really add to the sense of peace.
I must confess though, I found some of the views of Magwatha and it turns out, a lot of Mullumbimby, quite difficult to understand. I was there as mask-wearing came in and I struggle to empathise with the resistance to them. I love masks as a very practical way to protect lungs from dust, smoke and viruses. But then, I’m Melbournian and have been wearing masks for years in peak cold-season, winter. So let’s just say, we respectfully agreed to disagree.
Overall though I did adore my stay and will be back again. It really is a retreat and another world up in the mountains. It was genuinely a place to rest and recover from city life. I’ll be back (after my 2nd shot of Astra Zeneca).