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ecoRidge Hideaway

Locality: Preston

Phone: +61 7 4630 9636

Address: 712 Rockmount Rd via Preston QLD 4352 Preston, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.ecoridgehideaway.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Spring and its own carnival of bush flowers: . . Which Australian native do these delicate tiny flowers belong to? .... . #ecoridgehideaway #nativeflowers #australiannatives #bushflowers #lockyervalley #toowoombaregion #naturenurtures #ilovenature #healinginnature #healingjourney #healinginprogress #dontgiveup See more

23.01.2022 Early Morning Bird Symphony

23.01.2022 I love eating soup all year round and I find it quite comforting in the cold Winter months. This is one of my favourites at the moment. I call it the Orange Soup because of its beautiful colour. All what you need is: - 1 kg of carrots - 1 medium sweet potato - 1 onion - about 4 cloves of garlic... - 2 teaspoons of fennel seeds - half a peeled lemon - olive oil - sea salt and pepper - stock: 1 litre of water, ginger root, tumeric root, stick of lemongrass. Boil together for 20 minutes. - For added goodness: dehydrated chicken broth (optional) Preheat the oven to 200 C. Peel and roughly chop all vegetables. Combine them with the fennel seeds. Add the oil, mix well and spread them all on a large baking tray. Roast for 30-35 minutes, turning if necessary to prevent burning. When they are soft, remove from the oven and pour them into a blender with the stock. Blend on high until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve and enjoy! Bon appétit! #wintersoup #cooking

21.01.2022 Magical morning captures all on the same day... . . . .... #ecoridgehideaway #toowoomba #toowoombaregion #lockyervalley #sunrise #naturenurtures #healinginprogress #ilovenature #thisisqueensland See more

21.01.2022 Dear Friends, We are pleased to let you know that we are now taking bookings for weekend stays with a minimum of 2 nights. We are also open for longer stays on request. To make a booking, visit our website or click on the 'Book Now' button from this page or simply contact us. Kind regards,... Greg and Sylvie

20.01.2022 Dear friends and past guests, We would like to let you know that we’ve finally come to the decision to let someone else take over our lovely place. Sadly, it’s time for us to go. So ecoRidge Hideaway is now on the market. We are operating the business on weekends and longer stays at the moment, so you’re still welcome to come for a visit. Below is the advertisement for the sale. We’ll keep in touch.... Love to you all xx Take a look at this property on www.domain.com.au: ecoRidge Hideaway - A Unique Lifestyle & Business Opportunity with Large Federation Home & B&B Income 712 Rockmount Road, Preston https://www.domain.com.au/712-rockmount-road-preston-qld-43

20.01.2022 Wondering what to do this long weekend? Ben Law has compiled all the arts you can now access from your living room - from live music to virtual exhibitions, theatre, comedy and drag.

20.01.2022 Hi there, Sharing with you these arrays of sun from this morning sunrise to wish you a good day. This is a different and a sort of empty day for me as the loyal companion of my morning walks has gone back to school. Thinking of him and all of the students who have gone back today and wishing them a safe and happy return. With love xx ... . . . #ecoridgehideaway #thisisqueensland #covid_19 #lockyervalley #toowoombaregion #ilovemykids #toowoomba #naturenurtures #healinginprogress See more

20.01.2022 Embracing the morning view from the chalet’s balcony... ABOUT OUR RE-OPENING PLAN Lately, we’ve received a few inquiries from people wanting to stay with us. At the moment, we are still closed because of Covid-19 and personal reasons. As soon as we are able to set a re-opening date, we will let you know. We apologise for the inconvenience and hope to see you again soon when the time is right... . .... . #ecoridgehideaway #lockyervalley #thisisqueensland #toowoomba #toowoombaregion #ilovenature #naturenurtures #healinginprogress #dontgiveup See more

19.01.2022 Rainy weather fills in bush billabongs bringing back frogs to life... Although we’re excited with all this wet weather, our thoughts are with the ones who have been badly affected by this sudden rush of rain. . . .... #ecoridgehideaway #toowoombaregion #lockyervalley #lanina #sqcountry #thisisqueensland #rain #frogs #billabongs See more

19.01.2022 Lots of grass trees and beautiful sceneries around Mount Campbell area in Preston... . . . #naturelovers #naturenurtures #lockyervalley #toowoombaregion #ilovenature #healinginprogress #thisisqueensland

18.01.2022 Sharing a happy moment with my ‘walking’ companion, at the Gorman’s Gap road monument Gorman’s Gap road was the first one to the top of the range from Moreton Bay and was opened by Lieutenant Gorman in 1840. On the same year, many settlers made the Darling Downs and the Lockyer valley their new home. The commemorative monument (where this picture was taken) can be accessed from Gorman’s Gap estate in Preston. . .... . #gormansgaproad #darlingdowns #lockyervalley #toowoombaregion #bushwalking #myson #ilovemyfamily #prestontoowoomba #naturenurtures #healinginnature See more

18.01.2022 Beautiful full moon slowly rising above the horizon...#ecoridgehideaway #toowoombaregion #lockyervalley #thisisqueensland #healinginprogress #trusttheprocess #ilovenature #naturelovers

15.01.2022 A large compost heap found in the middle of the bush: On our last walk along our nature trail, my son and I followed a little loop deeper into the bush. This is where we noticed a large compost heap that was too far into scrubs to have been built by humans. The ground around the heap was so bare and black that it must have required a lot of hard and devoted work. Who do you think made this pile? . .... . #ecoridgehideaway #lockyervalley #toowoombaregion #thisisqueensland #compostheap #australianbush See more

14.01.2022 JUST ANNOUNCED! John Butler is playing SOLO here next weekend... Saturday 13th March. Tickets available now https://empiretheatre.com.au//a-special-evening-with-john-

14.01.2022 Love&Hope #ecoridgehideaway #toowoombaregion #lockyervalley #queensland #thisisqueensland #naturenurtures #believe #faith #trust

13.01.2022 Along the way on my morning walk My son and I were lucky this morning to spot a lonely koala bear moving gum tree, on a neighbouring property. It is not the one on this picture as I did not have any camera on me at the time. This one was spotted around our house earlier in the year. It’s so great knowing that they’re part of our local wildlife here in Preston/Rockmount... . .... . #prestontoowoomba #ecoridgehideaway #lockyervalley #toowoombaregion #toowoombaregionalcouncil #thisisqueensland #koala #australianwildlife #landforwildlife #ilovenature #naturenurtures #healinginnature #healinginprogress See more

13.01.2022 Southern Hemisphere Spring and its own Carnival of Bush Flowers . . graceful Grass tree in blossom .... . #ecoridgehideaway #lockyervalley #sqcountry #toowoombaregion #toowoombaregionalcouncil #toowoombacarnivalofflowers #landforwildlife #ilovenature #naturenurtures #thisisqueensland #australiannativeplants See more

12.01.2022 Birdlife at #ecoridgehideaway At the bird bath It looks like these Pale White-eye birds are having much fun... . .... . #birdlife #ornithology #birdsofaustralia #landforwildlife #australianbirds #backyardgarden #toowoombaregion #lockyervalley #thisisqueensland #birdwatching #healinginnature #naturenurtures See more

10.01.2022 Magpies can be quite creative in sourcing materials to build their nest As the swooping season is just about to come on, lately, our local Magpies have been busy collecting a variety of materials to start building their nest. To my greatest surprise, I’ve caught one of them with a beakful of my hair it had managed to catch around the deck where I have been brushing them in the morning (I could not get it in this picture). I feel special knowing that some of my lost long and t...hin pieces of silver strings are recycled in such a beautiful way . . . #swoopingseason #magpies #springiscoming #toowoombaregion #lovkyervalley #naturelovers #ornithology #birdsofaustralia #naturenurtures #healinginprogress #dontgiveup #trusttheprocess See more

10.01.2022 Thinking back about the special times and encounters we've had over the years, here at #ecoridgehideaway Knowing that your guest is giving birth in Bushland chalet is one of those experiences you don't forget. I remember Mum saying that her daughter came out to the world in the beautiful light of the rising sun. The article below briefly mentions it.

09.01.2022 It's official... yesterday Toowoomba Regional Council created an Environmental Advisory Committee!! We are delighted to see @toowoombaregion council act on the ...evidence about the climate crisis. They are also preparing a Climate Action Strategy and joined Queensland Climate Resilient Councils program last September. Thank you to everyone who helped collect the more than 1000 signatures for our petition, who wrote to and met with councillors, who have worked for many years educating council on their responsibilities in this area and for building relationships with our representatives. #toowoombaregion #climatefriendlytoowoomba #bipartisanclimate #schoolstrike4climate #climatechange #toowoomba #toowoombaforclimateaction #toowoombalife #voteclimate #climateelection #darlingdowns #beyondzeroemissions #queensland #thisisqueensland #thisisclimatechange #sqcountry #toowoombaliving

09.01.2022 Following my post from yesterday about the story behind our home, I thought a picture of: ‘Before and after’ would be helpful for the ones who don’t know the place.... So this is the same house, in the small window, this is the way it looked in Brisbane where it was first built and, in the big window, this is how it is today at #ecoridgehideaway

08.01.2022 Automnal Sundays are best spent bushwalking in the good company of loved ones. Today we found ourselves lost in the wilderness of the Glen Lomond valley listening to the delightful Bell bird. You might not have heard about this valley before but contemplate it from your balcony when you visited #ecoridgehideaway . . . . #naturenurtures #healing #ilovemyfamily #lockyervalley #toowoombaregion #explore #bellbirdsong #thisisqueensland #birdwatching #birdsofaustralia

07.01.2022 Morning Symphony at #ecoridgehideaway . Can you name some of the birds? . . .... #toowoombaregion #lockyervalley #thisisqueensland #australia #healing #naturenurtures See more

06.01.2022 Where’s the colourful Wattle this Winter? This is the only Wattle bush I’ve noticed in blossom, along my morning walk. Usually, towards the end of July and in August, Mount Campbell turns yellow and fragrant on the occasion. Nothing, this year, even though we had a bit of rain. We’ve noticed before that some of the bushes had suffered the effects of the drought and did not look very healthy? Is it another sign of #climatechange or has it happened before? #toowoombaregion #lockyervalley #australiannatives #winterwattle #wattle #australianflora #thisisqueensland #naturelovers #healinginnature #dontgiveup #naturenurtures #landforwildlife

06.01.2022 Where it all started: Our home before it became the main residence at #ecoridgehideway . Designed by Federation style architect Robin Dods, this Queenslander was built in the Brisbane suburb of Clayfield and then later moved to its current site in Preston by previous owners. It’s been our family home for the past 15 years and we’ve loved it all the way. . . .... #backintime #clayfield #robindods #federationhome #queenslanderhome #australia #thisisqueensland #lockyervalley #toowoombaregion #ilovemyhome See more

05.01.2022 Lately, a light fog gently moving in the gully have made the early mornings magical... . . . #ecoridgehideaway #thisisqueensland #toowoombaregion #lockyervalley #toowoomba #ilovenature #naturenurtures #healinginprogress #dontgiveup

05.01.2022 Flock of Finches Flying By at #ecoridgehideaway . . . #birdwatching #australianbirds #ornithology #landforwildlifeqld #australiannativebirds #sqcountry #lockyervalley #toowoombaregion #naturenurtures #healingjourney #ilovethecountry

04.01.2022 Bird Watching The last few months we did have a pair of grey coloured birds happily courting around our house with these amazing musical calls. As we were cleaning the gutters, we did discover their nest in the gutter guard with 4 little featherless baby birds. They managed to survive the recent showers of rain and safely kept growing in their nest under the care of their parents until a mean magpie went for them and pushed them to try out their flying skills in order to esc...ape. They haven’t come back to their nest since. They’re out into the forest now...I haven’t been able to identify them. There’s a short recording of their call in this video. Would anyone know what they are? . . . #ecoridgehideaway #birdwatching #australianbirds #toowoombabirdsociety #lockyervalley #toowoombaregion #landforwildlifeqld #landforwildlife #thisisqueensland #ornithology See more

04.01.2022 CARNIVAL IS HERE Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is officially underway and our gardens are putting on a spectacular show. Don’t miss WIN News tonight for your most comprehensive carnival coverage; what’s on, what’s not and our must see spots this weekend! #WINNews6pm

04.01.2022 TOMORROW- One more sleep!! Toowoomba World Environment day!! At this stage, it seems it will be sun out tomorrow, so we are still expecting to be at Lake Annand... from 10-4! Vegan bake sale (from personal experience, taste-bud approved)!! Children’s painting!! Freecycling table (think garage sale at the park, for free!) And SO much more- you will have to come check out the stalls, performers and speakers. See you there!! (Don’t forget to bring some cash, there are some cardless stalls) . . . #toowoombaregion #toowoomba #toowoombaforclimateaction #toowoombaliving #toowoombalife #darlingdowns #queensland #sqcountry #climatefriendlytoowoomba

02.01.2022 The beginning of a new day holds the promise of new beginnings... . . . #ecoridgehideaway #toowoombaregion #lockyervalley #thisisqueensland #sunrise #healinginprogress #ilovenature #naturenurtures

01.01.2022 Happy NAIDOC week! Let’s celebrate the indigenous heritage of the people we’re now sharing land with, let’s continue to give them a voice and learn from their perspective of the world, let’s keep working together in respect and harmony. These are pictures of pages from the book my daughter Anais wrote at an Emma Mactaggart workshop when she was in primary school. It was inspired by our earlier visit of the Aboriginal community of Gunbalanaya in Arnhem Land on their Open Day. Even though it was only short, we keep lovely memories of our stay there. Thank you #gunbalanya people for showing us around. . . #naidoc #happynaidocweek2020 #arnhemland #oenpelli #indigenous #thisisaustralia #happytogether