We left the city,reluctant to leave our busy city schedule armed with computers ,iPads and bookwork.When we arrived at the Retreat amongst the native bush with spectacular views to the ocean, we just sat and wound down and forgot the workload.We went for long walks on the beach, cycled the Great Ocean Road and cooked all our meals in the well equipped kitchen. It was like being in a friend's weekender, surrounded by Alison's eclectic collection of treasures,books and furniture.You even had an ocean view from the bath!