To celebrate being voted the best retreat in Queensland for 2012 by Tripadvisor, we have slashed our rates this week.

If you would like to stay with us this week then we would like to offer you a saving of $190 for a 2 night mid week week stay,. …be quick

***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT***

We are very pleased to advise that the Escarpment Retreat & Day Spa has been given an international award by Tripadvisor for being one of the top 10 retreats in the South Pacific for 2012.

This is the second year in a row that we have received this honour from Tripadvisor

In addition, we have also been voted the best retreat in Queensland by Tripadvisor for 2012

As we only have 6 villas and Tripadvisor has over 50 million reviews and receives more than 65 million unique hits per month, this really is  a humbling experience. We would like to acknowledge and unreservedly thank our guests for being so passionate, generous and kind in sharing their positive thoughts with the broad travel and holiday community

Here is the press release associated with this announcement

I think this is a truly amazing short video. It captures so many aspects of nature …. it's beauty, it's dangers, being able to see small life on an expansive level plus the music creates a wonderful backdrop in showcasing this marvellous epic tale

As you know, we are located in a rainforest setting on Mt Tamborine, so naturally when we saw this amazing short video it had extra meaning to us. We hope you enjoy it too

Ladies and gentlemen, we give you …..Epic Frog

On a typically beautiful Mt Tamborine evening, John proposed to Megan standing at the escarpment lookout.

What was particularly special about this occassion was that John had asked us to prepare the area with candles, flowers, chocolates, champagne, Megan's favourite music (by Rohan Keating) and of course our well loved kneeling cushion. Whilst we were setting the area up, Megan was being treated to a 90 minute massage.

If she wasnt already floating after the massage, then she certainly was after John popped the question.

After sharing that magic time at the lookout, they skedaddled off to Sundowners for a delicious celebratory dinner 

Wishing the two of you a wonderful life together

We were delighted to have  Will and Tawny stay with us for their honeymoon. They had 5 magical nights here at the Escarpment and loved every moment of being here together

Will and Tawny were "setup" by a mutual friend who got them together on a blind date. They were very dubious about blind dates and therefore that makes their story all the more romantic as having met them both, I would say they are the personification of what makes a loving couple

Wishing you both all of the very best for the future and looking forward to seeing you back next year

We were delighted to find that one of the local magazines called Our Lifestyle decided to do a feature article on the escarpment retreat

Last chance to get some great presents tomorrow at the local Mt Tamborine Showgrounds Market.

The market focuses on arts and crafts. That means that your choice of present will be unique and creative and usually not that expensive as the stall holders tend to make the gifts themselves so there are less overheads

Just checked the weather and the current  forecast (at time of writing this article) is for rain in the afternoon which is perfect as the best time to get to the markets is earlier in the morning before the items are sold out

Hope to see you there.

PS Wear boots as it has been raining today

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One of the best things in life is taking a walk in a rainforest or national park. Seeing and feeling the beauty around you, hearing the birds, enjoying the view and just grounding with nature.

Here is a list of 30 of the best walks in the Scenic Rim Region

Some great news. The very economical all day shuttle tour that goes to 16 locations around the mountain and costs only $40 has just gotten more economical. Up until christmas it will now cost …..$20!!!

Here are the details …just ring us to book

At Escarpment Retreat we believe that food and drink is to be savoured in a relaxed atmosphere with great company and fabulous surrounds. Tasty treats are often missing in our diet as we rush to navigate our way through a busy world. Here at Mt Tamborine we are spoiled with great culinary choices and here is a peek at what you too can enjoy on a visit to Mt Tamborine:

Tamborine Cooking School – http://tamborinecookingschool.com.au/wordpress_2_9_2/

Maybe you love eating fabulous food and want to learn to cook it for yourself and your loved ones. Local cooking celebrity Terri Taylor holds regular classes for 2 to 18 people at her lush property on Mt Tamborine. All of the produce are fresh and locally grown and your reward at the end of the classes is to sit and enjoy the dishes that you have prepared in the relaxing surrounds of the Tamborine Cooking School.

Witches Chase Cheese – http://www.witcheschasecheese.com.au/

Gold medal cheese and a great location with the Mt Tamborine brewery Witches Chase Cheese is the place for lovers of cheese – and beer. Oh and you can also visit the 5-star Bistro & Grill Liquid Amber while you are there.

Fudge Heaven – http://www.fudgeheaven.com.au/

Fudge, fudge glorious fudge this one is dedicated to all of the lovers of fudge and this place is truly heaven. All of their delectable fudge flavours get the mouth watering – including their adults only fudge! If you can’t get to them they will send it to you in a fudge gift pack.

Mt Tamborine Winery & Homestead – http://www.mttamborinewinery.com/

More Mt Tamborine gold at this award winning local winery. Step back in time at the Mt Tamborine Winery and Homestead and enjoy the winery delights at this historical property and enjoy treats for your taste buds.

Tamborine Mountain Distillery – http://www.tamborinemountaindistillery.com/

Michael Ward is the colourful personality behind Tamborine Mountain Distillery. Originally from Suffolk he has now resided in the colonies for over 47 years. Another Award winning Mt Tamborine producer with liqueurs, schnapps, vodkas, grappa’s and other fine products make sure you have some time up your sleeve when you drop in and say G’day to Michael and check out his products.

Witches Falls Winery – http://www.witchesfalls.com.au/

With a 4.5 rating in the James Halliday Awards a stop for a quick drop at the Witches Falls Winery will fill up your collection at home. Open Monday to Friday 10 to 4 and Saturday/Sunday 10 to 5 the cellar door is open for tasting and sales.

Mt Tamborine Coffee Plantation – http://www.mtcp.com.au/

Mmmm do you love the smell of freshly roasted coffee and will travel kilometres just for that favourite coffee. It is easy to get coffee wrong but at Mt Tamborine Coffee Plantation we hear that they get it right every time. Organic coffee handpicked and roasted on site if you love your coffee this is a must visit when you drop in on Mt Tamborine.