Breakfast, and then some
Highfield Retreat breakfast
"Clear your whole morning for it — you'll want the time."
We've built a reputation on it. Every package except Room Only includes breakfast for two, every day of your stay, made from seasonal produce sourced locally wherever we can. It's served daily in the Dining Room, with a proper spread of coffee and loose-leaf teas — take it inside with a garden view, or out on the verandah if the sun's cooperating.
Breakfast alone justified the trip. Three nights, and it was easily the highlight.
Start with a continental spread of fresh juice, yoghurt parfaits, fruit and cereals, then move on to the real decision of the day — your hot dish. From a classic omelette to something more adventurous, there's a version for every appetite, plus anything else you might be craving. Linger over another coffee or a pot of tea afterwards; nobody's rushing you.
Vegan and vegetarian options are available as standard, and we're happy to accommodate allergies and other dietary needs — just let us know ahead of time.
Lunch & Dinner
For full property book-outs — conferences, private celebrations, group getaways — we're glad to cater lunch or dinner, whether that's full silver service in the Dining Room or something more relaxed out in the garden. Email our team to start planning a menu.
For individual room bookings, we don't serve lunch or dinner on-site, but we know the Daylesford and Hepburn Springs dining scene well and are happy to recommend and book a table for you. Our digital concierge, sent ahead of your stay, includes our current favourites too.
Evening Drinks
The Lounge and Library are where evening drinks & cheese happen — a relaxed nibble before you head out for dinner, complimentary for direct bookings. Later on, our honesty bar in the Lounge is stocked with snacks, chocolate and drinks (alcoholic and otherwise) for the inevitable midnight craving.
Highfield Retreat picnic
We'll pack you a proper picnic — a woollen blanket, a frisbee if you want one, and directions to a handful of our favourite spots, whether that's lakeside, deep in the forest, or up at a lookout with a view worth the walk. Available for couples or small groups, it's one of the nicest ways to spend an afternoon in the region. Orders need 48 hours' notice — get in touch with our team to arrange one.
Arrange a Picnic