The canvas barn made for an excellent base for a fairly active weekend exploring the idyllic surroundings of the Upper Yarra valley. Barry and Christine have gradually and very skilfully crafted a woodland sanctuary that sits comfortably amongst the state forest surroundings and is full of interesting details. Deer roam in the hills around and we encountered abundant birdlife as it visited their well tended garden.

The hosts were cheerful and keen to help out with our stay - they even went as far as providing a cycle uplift for the Warburton-Old Warburton final section of our days cycle, which saved our tired legs from further punishment.

If you need to recharge the batteries and escape the city for a breather I couldn't recommend this place enough.