Luxury winery accommodation in Stanthorpe | ridgemill estate
Be greeted by the friendliest people in Australia- Stanthorpe locals! and experience the changing seasons of winery life while staying in stylishStanthorpe accommodation.
ridgemill estate is a boutique working vineyard located in Severnlea, a peaceful 5 minute drive from Stanthorpe and smack bang, right in the centre of Granite Belt Wine Country.
What makes staying at a ridgemill estate so special (and why you should do it!)
A unique and authentic wine appreciation adventure awaits you.
Our 12 self containedStudio Cabinsand3 bedroom Luxurious Winery Escape Houseare all surrounded by vineyard. Enjoy the chance to wake each morning and walk amongst the vines, and at the end of the day be mesmerized by the sunset and drift away, with nothing else to do but sit and sip!
Experience the seasons.
Each season tells a story in the cycle of creating a beautiful bottle of wine and when you wake in a vineyard the narrative is being told all around you!
DuringWinterthe vineyard appears dormant, but at root level the vines are soaking up rich soil nutrients. You will see our viticulture team out amongst the vines pruning- a process which determines the following years vine growth. You will fall in love with fresh frosty Granite Belt mornings and wine tasting in our cellar door with the wood fire crackling in the background.
Springcelebrates bud burst and fruit set as the vines come to life. Our winemaker Pete is out meticulously tending to the vines to ensure the year's vintage is optimized and that the fruit is a true expression of the season. Spring nights pair perfectly with a cheese platter and wine stargazing the milk way!
Summerheralds the onset of veraison and as we slip deeper into the season we move towards vintage. Pete monitors the developing fruit's sugar levels, in preparation for his team of pickers to harvest. It's a beautiful season to sneak off for a morning trip to Girraween NP. Partake a little toe dipping fun in the cool waters, then return back to ridgemill for an afternoon picnic amongst the vines, sipping your favourite wine from our collection.
InAutumn, the vines take on the rich golden hues of changing colour- bring your camera! You will see Pete and the team out picking and harvesting with vintage now in full swing. If you are lucky you will stay on a day when they are crushing and pressing the fruit. It's a thrill to be a wine spectator! With beautiful fresh juice, the cycle begins and Pete ventures into his world of creative blending and refining to produce the next vintage of quality ridgemill estate wines.
Opportunities to get involved!
The evolution of a bottle of wine unfolds around you during every season of your stay and we know there are budding viticulturists who stay with us who would love the chance to experience more.
We think you'll love:
● Pick Crush Plunge Programenquire
● Wine Maker's Tasting Experiencefind out more
● Vine to Wine - Special Vineyard Tourenquire
Feeling like it's time to 'wine down'?
ridgemill estate will make your senses come alive!
Visit a winery where you can stay the night, experience the world of wine in every season, and do as little or as much as you like.
ridgemill estate, Queensland’s High Country, located only 2.5 hours drive from Brisbane, 1.5 hours from Toowoomba.
