Respite shouldn’t mean four walls and a TV. It should mean fresh air, gentle horses, laughter, and space to breathe. That’s why we created the Respite Retreat — a chance to slow down, heal, and enjoy time together in nature.
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Offered at around the same cost as a standard hotel stay, our retreats provide so much more — meaningful experiences, new connections, and the quiet joy of spending time with horses.
About Middlebrook Valley Lodge
Nestled in the heartland of Scone, NSW — Australia’s premier thoroughbred region — Middlebrook Valley Lodge is a place where horses and humans alike can thrive.
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Set across 149 hectares of rolling countryside, Middlebrook blends world-class facilities with the peace of open pastures. Every detail — from the Horserail fencing to the custom-designed shelters — reflects a commitment to safety, wellbeing, and genuine care.
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While Middlebrook is home to some of the country’s most promising young thoroughbreds, it also provides the perfect setting for our Equi-Equine Respite Retreats. Here, participants experience the same calm, nurturing atmosphere that helps our horses grow strong — a place built on respect, connection, and the quiet power of nature.
What’s Included
Every stay at Middlebrook Valley Lodge Respite Retreat is designed to make rest simple and meaningful. From the moment you’re picked up, everything is taken care of — comfortable accommodation, fresh meals, and calming time with our horses.
Your stay includes:
Overnight accommodation at Middlebrook Valley Lodge
Return transport within the Sydney metro area
All meals provided
Equine-assisted activities and horse time
Nature walks and quiet spaces to unwind
Shared time with your carer or support person
Guided by experienced staff, every moment is safe, inclusive, and peaceful — the way respite should feel.