There is something about the Sunshine Coast Hinterland that naturally makes you slow down. Perhaps it is the rainforest, the fresh mountain air, the sound of birds in the trees, the waterfalls, walking trails and sweeping views across the ranges, or perhaps it is simply the feeling of being somewhere where life moves at a slightly gentler pace.
For us at Lovestone Cottages, wellness has always been a natural part of the Hinterland experience. So when the opportunity came to be an exhibitor at the inaugural Montville Wellness Expo, we were incredibly proud to be involved. The event is bringing together local wellness practitioners, businesses, creatives and visitors for a day centred around health, happiness and nature, and it felt like a wonderful reflection of what makes Montville and the surrounding Hinterland so special.
A new celebration of wellness in Montville
The Montville Wellness Expo was created to showcase the incredible range of wellness experiences available throughout Montville and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. From massage and healing therapies to mindfulness, sound healing, nutrition, creativity and holistic health, the day offered so many different ways to think about wellbeing.
There are inspiring speakers, workshops, demonstrations, interactive experiences, healthy food and opportunities to discover local businesses that are helping people live well. For us, one of the most exciting parts was seeing just how naturally all of these different experiences fit within the character of Montville.
What does wellness really mean?
One of the things we loved most about the Expo was the reminder that wellness doesn’t have to look the same for everyone. For one person, it might be a massage or meditation session, while for someone else, it might be a rainforest walk, a morning spent outdoors or discovering something creative. It might be nourishing food, a quiet afternoon with a good book, or simply having uninterrupted time with the person you love, and sometimes, wellness is doing absolutely nothing.
At Lovestone, we see this every day. Our guests often arrive with busy lives, full calendars and plenty of responsibilities, then they close the cottage door behind them, look out into the rainforest and finally exhale. And for us, there is something incredibly valuable about creating that space.
Why the Sunshine Coast Hinterland is made for wellness
The Hinterland offers something that is increasingly difficult to find in everyday life: space. Space to walk, breathe, reconnect with nature, have a proper conversation, sleep in, and space to simply be.
Montville and the surrounding Hinterland are filled with opportunities to incorporate wellness into a getaway, whether that means exploring rainforest trails and waterfalls, enjoying local food and produce, discovering art and creativity, visiting local wellness practitioners or simply taking in the landscape.You don’t necessarily need a structured wellness retreat to feel the benefits, sometimes, changing your surroundings is enough.
Bringing the feeling back to Lovestone
This is ultimately what we have always wanted Lovestone Cottages to be, a place where couples can step away from their everyday routines and reconnect. Each of our three private cottages is surrounded by rainforest, creating a sense of privacy and calm from the moment you arrive. There is a king bed to sleep in, a spa bath for two, a fireplace for cooler evenings, your own private outdoor space and breakfast to enjoy at your own pace.
And then there is the rainforest itself. You might wake to the sound of the birds, spend your morning with a coffee on the deck, wander through the Hinterland during the day and return to your cottage as the sun begins to disappear behind the trees. No timetable, no pressure to do everything, just time with the one you love.
When wellness means reconnecting with each other
We particularly love that the idea of wellness extends beyond individual wellbeing. For couples, taking time away together can be incredibly valuable, being away from work, away from notifications, away from your household routines and just being present with each other.
Our Indulgence Curation package was designed with this in mind. Alongside your two-night stay, it includes a Hinterland breakfast and welcome hamper, a deluxe two-course BBQ dinner delivered to your cottage, handmade chocolates and Australian Prosecco, a local produce charcuterie platter, a 60-minute couples massage in your cottage and a three-course dinner at one of our selected Hinterland restaurants with courtesy transfers.
It’s a little bit of indulgence, but more importantly, it gives you permission to slow down.
Our favourite kind of wellness retreat
We were so proud to be part of the first Montville Wellness Expo because it celebrated something we genuinely believe in. Wellness doesn’t have to mean doing more, sometimes it means doing less.
It can be a walk through the rainforest, a long lunch, a spa bath, a glass of wine on the deck, a fire crackling in the evening, and a good night’s sleep.
The Sunshine Coast Hinterland has all the ingredients for this kind of escape, and Montville is right at the heart of it. So if you’ve been feeling like you need to pause, breathe and reconnect, perhaps you don’t need to go far, perhaps you just need to come to the mountains.
Come and experience wellness in the Hinterland
Whether you are looking for a dedicated wellness experience, a romantic weekend away or simply a few days to slow down, Montville offers countless ways to reconnect with yourself, nature and the person beside you. And when the day of exploring is over, Lovestone is here to give you somewhere peaceful to come home to.
Because sometimes the best kind of wellness is simply having nowhere else to be.
