Our philosophy at Byron Stunning Stays and Rejuvenating Short Stays is to provide our guests with an environment hard to find in busy lifestyles - in which to unwind, relax, evaluate and review. Client feedback indicates that the tranquil experience found on our properties facilitates a 'recharging' so that that they re-enter their busy lifestyles with renewed vigour and clarity.

Unlike some 'health farms' BSS is no 'boot camp'. Equally, it is not an overpriced 'pampering' facility. There is nothing you 'have' to do. No communal dining, 'refectory' style mealtimes. Simply your own space in which to do as little or as much as suits you. With every home being fully self contained, your privacy is assured.

Eat in, eat out, arrange for our caterer - the choice is yours.

Our area has a wealth of health related practitioners who you can call for sessions onsite or off. Again, it is entirely up to you.

By not keeping a host of therapists 'on the payroll' we allow for much more choice for our guests plus of course far more competitive costs.

The owner Suzi Dowling brings her own personal experience of major stress breakdown (with its attendant stays in various facilities) to what is offered here. Best described in key words:

Hence the name of her first (own) home in the area, 'Serenity Cottage'....named for the 'Serenity Prayer': GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CANNOT CHANGE, COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS I CAN AND WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE.

The BSS experience is in no way intended to be a 'medical' facility - rather an environment in which you can discover your own peace, at your own pace. Simplicity is key. Simply a place to allow for a change of 'state'.....often all that is required to affect significant change for the better. Often, all the 'answers' lie within - we simply need the environment to access them.

Significant and respected research now indicates the health benefits of companion animals. It is for this reason that BSS welcomes dogs.

The difference between the Byron Stunning Stays experience and others which may serve the same purpose? Byron Stunning Stays has been created with INTENTION from the owner's personal experience of creating an environment in which she dwelt for three years in order to heal from a major stress breakdown.

BSS does not comply with any 'capital T truth' theories or endorse any particular modalities or products. It simply provides an environment in which and from which to make your own choices. Wisdom lies within. Intrinsic to the BSS philosophy: The human condition requires rest and relaxation with solitude and autonomy in order to regroup with healing and refreshment.

Activities whilst staying on Music Farm estate:

Aproximately one kilometre of paved walks on the Music Farm estate, 10 acres of garden/orchard/lawns to wander, feed our mini moos, book a bike tour, lounge by the pool, swim in the pool, contemplate, read a book, play a board game, watch the chooks, meditate, book a body pampering treatment, do lunch, do coffee, do brekky, do dinner, drive our picturesque country roads, have a beach day, book a bushwalk, have a chat, engage in some retail therapy in town, listen to music....the quiet, low key options are manifold - enjoy! (and keep it gentle!).

Some guest comments (see more in our 'Testimonials' section):

Absolutely fabulous! Very peaceful and relaxing! Wonderful amenities.
Robert

Five days at Serenity Vista is worth five weeks anywhere else! Mind, body and soul all fully recharged. Excellent! When can we move in?
Jayson and family

We had a fantastic and relaxing stay. So peaceful and relaxing.
Kris Isles

Relaxing, comfortable and peaceful. Our expectations were exceeded. We will be back. Next time for longer!
The McPartland's & the Henry's

Wonderful ambience and atmosphere. It is impossible not to relax and consider!
Heather

Thank you, thank you, thank you! We couldn't be more impressed with the service we have received - we feel as though we and our well earned holiday have been rescued! It is so tranquil here.
Kate & Liz

Open up/stay in/go out, whatever your heart desires. Lovely place and ambience.
K & LCH

Feel the serenity - a wonderful place to relax. Thank you.
Adam, Jodi, Naomi & Tim

A great welcome! A great stay! Great staff! Ver homely. A true paradise away and your dog will forever love you! Enjoy the hot tub, fire up the barbie or take a leisurely stroll through the Balinese gardens and fruit orchard. Thanks for a fantastic break from the concrete jungle.
Anthony & Tanya Boutros

It was a bit of a rude shock to come back to reality after such tranquility that we experienced at Cottage. You have something very special and the additional touches that you provide enhance the experience.
Sue Collro

Thankyou for one of the best and most relaxing holidays we have ever had. We're already planning our next visit.
Courtney, Brad & Barney

Our group of four 'stunning stays' (whole homes on acreage) provide the discerning traveler with private, sophisticated, 4.5 & 5 star, self contained, dog friendly accommodation.

We are one of perhaps only a handful of businesses in Australia providing top end, quality accommodation whilst still welcoming canine companion animals. This means that visitors whose companion animals are just that - can have them on holiday with them. This can be the difference between a 'stay away' or not, for some: Either because they would not relinquish their dogs to strangers or because the cost of kenelling can mean a commensurate drop in quality level for their own getaway.

We enable our guests to out source practitioners in various health related modalities (see 'Treat Yourself' on website). Having practitioners visit the property means that our guests can avail themselves of the best available in the area at any given time plus choose for themselves to customise their experience.

We have a wonderful 'yoga space' for visiting yoga classes. We have already hosted one successful 'yoga retreat' and continue to persue other local and interstate practioners to use this space.

We have a productive orchard which provides for our fresh squeezed juice for 8 months of each year. We have a productive vegetable garden, laying chooks plus a herb garden. All produce (seasonal) is made available to guests. Guests usually receive bread made on the property upon arrival.

Guests can use our well appointed kitchens to provide for their own meals &/or the services of experienced and well known local caterer.

Our guests are at choice to simply 'soak up' the tranquility and serenity of the environment we provide, or add to their experience using any number of the many practitioners locally available.

Our website has a whole section dedicated to the many unsolicited testimonials we receive which indicate just that. So many in fact, that we need to update six monthly to make room for them.

All homes/environments are rigourously upkept, overseen and we do not invite casual inspection or 'drive bys'. We carry on a discreet business (this is important to our guests) of the highest possible quality. Our attention to detail is second to none. Our testimonials attest eloquently to the above.

Our Mission Statement has been published and available for the life of the business. Our philosophy is to provide quality, relaxed, aesthetically beautiful environments in which visitors can unwind. To provide referrals to ancillory services and help facilitate same whilst leaving guests at choice to customise their experience.