La Moneta Retreat – A Sanctuary for Healing & Hope -Tranquil Hillside Haven

Where ancestral spirit meets cinematic beauty—every stay becomes part of something bigger.

Welcome to La Moneta Retreat, a rare gem hidden in the heart of Dja Dja Wurrung Country, where the land breathes stories, the stars whisper wisdom, and every moment is infused with meaning. This private four-bedroom estate offers more than a peaceful escape—it is a sacred site for healing, creativity, and purpose-driven reconnection.

Set on conservation-protected land surrounded by native bushland and culturally significant trees, La Moneta Retreat is a place where ancient Indigenous wisdom meets modern wellness. It’s no surprise that this very landscape was chosen as a hauntingly beautiful backdrop for the internationally acclaimed feature film “Godless: The East Field Exorcism”—a cinematic testament to the land’s mystical energy and raw, untouched beauty.

🌿 What Makes It Truly Special

Cultural & Spiritual Significance
• Located on Dja Dja Wurrung Clan lands, the retreat is home to a revered Birthing Tree, a sacred symbol of life, resilience, and Indigenous matriarchal wisdom.
• You will feel the presence of spirit in the air—the land holds you as much as you hold space here.

Featured Film Location
• Chosen for its powerful atmosphere and natural drama, the retreat was featured in “Godless: The East Field Exorcism”, offering a unique cinematic connection for lovers of film, storytelling, and sacred narrative.

Under the Stars: Hot Tub & Sky Ceremony
• Soak in the wood-fired hot tub as night falls, and let the stars be your ceiling—ideal for stargazers, dreamers, and soul-seekers.

Nature at Your Doorstep
• Wake to the gentle presence of kangaroos hopping through the early morning mist, and explore bush trails alive with birdsong, wildflowers, and ancestral memory.

Stay with Soul – 4 Bedroom Private Residence
• Accommodates up to 8 guests in comfort
 – 3 x King Bedrooms
 – 1 x Queen Bedroom
• Rustic-chic living spaces with a cozy fireplace, full kitchen, large dining area, and retreat-ready communal zones for yoga, ceremony, or deep conversation.

Holistic Healing Amenities
• Meditation decks, forest therapy walks, and herbal gardens curated in collaboration with Indigenous healers
• Optional access to cultural experiences, weaving workshops, sacred drumming, bush tucker tastings, and sound healing by request

Why Your Stay Matters
Every booking at La Moneta Retreat directly supports La Moneta Foundation’s Trauma Recovery & Women’s Empowerment Programs, which provide:
• Safe, culturally sensitive healing retreats for women and CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) communities
• Indigenous-led knowledge sharing, ceremony, and creative healing
• Mental health and emotional resilience support for survivors of violence, displacement, and social isolation

Come for the Stillness. Leave with Purpose.
Whether you’re looking for a place to reconnect with nature, host a wellness retreat, spark creative inspiration, or simply rest in sacred quiet, La Moneta Retreat welcomes you home—to land, to story, and to self.

Every stay becomes part of a greater story of healing.
Every moment creates beauty worth remembering.
Every night sky reminds us—transformation is possible.

Book with Heart. Heal with Purpose.