Ruwenzori Retreat in Mudgee, New South Wales | Hotel
Ruwenzori Retreat
Locality: Mudgee, New South Wales
Phone: +61 1300 800 977
Address: Ridge Rd, Cooks Gap 2479 Mudgee, NSW, Australia
Website: http://www.stayinatrain.com
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24.01.2022 Just a few more random mood shots at Ruwenzori on a mild full moon spring night
23.01.2022 Something rare and truely special at Ruwenzori yesterday, a Koala! The birds were going crazy on the hill, Currawongs, Maggies and Wattle Birds all going ballistic and on investigation there he was. First time weve ever seen one on the mountain and very hopefully not the last.
23.01.2022 Personal invite from Scott to join him at his Mudgee retreat for a weekend of art tution -
22.01.2022 Spring has sprung at Ruwenzori and its looking absolutely gorgeous. Theres still some spots available for November/December, check it out here- https://otr.com.au/
18.01.2022 While summer rolls on with deep red sunsets and less bookings we have tine to advance our maintenance and creative projects. The new roof over the Pullman gets some decorative panels and new King Size bed in the master. Loving the long days up here
18.01.2022 Heres a bit of background to the Ruwenzori name. H M Stanley (of Dr Livingstone, I presume, fame), was born in Wales with the surname of Rowlands. He became an American citizen, journalist and explorer. He spotted the Ruwenzori ranges from afar in mid-1888. A year later... ...he beheld the sight that he had only glimpsed some twelve months before: the perpetual snow on the crests of the Ruwenzori Range, the so-called Mountains of the Moon. The bank of clouds that hangs forever round the upper slopes (the Ruwenzori is one of the wettest ranges in the world), rolled back just long enough for him to see the topmost peaks rising to close on 17,000 feet into the sky, and that was one more landmark he added to the African map. On his return to England, he married the artist, Dorothy Tennant, and settled in his native Wales, buying a house at Furze Hill, near Pirbright. The names Stanley Pool and the Mountains of the Moon were given to a pond and a hillock in the garden. Heres a shot of the mountains with Explorer Chaplin in 1925, remembering that they are situated on the Equator in the heart of Africa. The connection with my little patch north of Mudgee is a story for another occasion, coming soon.
17.01.2022 Winter up on the mountain at Ruwenzori has its special appeal, heres the view from in bed this morning in the Pullman carriage. www.stayinatrain.com
17.01.2022 Lots happening at Ruwenzori at the moment in the crisp winter days between bookings. New carpet, bird watching and enjoying deep fogs in the valley. Enjoy it all here; www.stayinatrain.com
16.01.2022 Three views of our latest project at Ruwenzor, a roof over the 1899 Pullman car. Before, during and last week, 95% finished. It can rain now we have more roof catchment and the old Pullman can get a long overdue makeover. Much cooler in Summer too!
16.01.2022 Lovely rain has transformed the mountain and my trains from what was the worst drought to a flush of green akin to early Spring. Tonight Im enjoying the first outdoor pit fire of the season to top it off. Its looking great and bookings are open for the year ahead so check it out www.stayinatrain.com
16.01.2022 Moments from our weekend stay at Ruwenzori! Bush walks, autumn scenes and the lush, green garden.
16.01.2022 Spent a relaxing weekend bush walking, eating, drinking, resting and chatting at Ruwenzori! Its looking beautiful and the sunsets were breathtaking as always.
15.01.2022 Its wonderful to be welcoming guests back to Ruwenzori once again. Crisp, clear winter days and the extraordinary backdrop of the aspect at Ruwenzori is a draw card at this time of year. However getting out and about to somewhere fabulous could be reason enough to come and stay with us. www.stayinatrain.com
13.01.2022 The latest newsletter from Railway Adventures has important news for any lovers of Ruwenzori Retreat, check it out... https://railwayadventures.wp-me.net/newsletter/03-07-2020/
10.01.2022 We just love it when groups who stay really embrace the place and the theme. Check out Penny’s group from this weekend. I wonder who got murdered and who dunnit!
10.01.2022 Jim the dog helping out with the creation of Ruwenzoris new swimming dam, bring on summer!
10.01.2022 Come and stay in our private train in the wonderful Mudgee Mountains and see what all the fuss is about for yourself.
10.01.2022 Nice to be progressing a long term preservation project, the roof over the 120 year old Pullman car is taking shape. Come and stay and see for yourself. www.stayinatrain.com
08.01.2022 Launching our 2018 catalogue of tours - Train journeys on 5 continents to celebrate 5 fantastic years of quality escorted adventures.
08.01.2022 CARNIVAL OF FLOWERS Aussie springtime steam train adventure. PLUS - Tell us what YOU want and well try to give it to you in 2018/19 and also a $200 travel voucher!
08.01.2022 3 small destinations with big personalities
08.01.2022 Thanks to @australiancountrymag for the fantastic mention of Ruwenzori in their latest March/April issue! Beautiful images and a great article on the town of Mudgee! #australiancountrymag #ruwenzoriretreat #magazinemention #mudgeetourism #mudgee
08.01.2022 Ditch the winter cold for summer trains, boats and planes in the UK
08.01.2022 Autumn is a pick time at Mudgee and our retreat offers an eagles nest view of it all from the top of the Great Dividing Range in your very own luxury train. www.otr.com.au #mudgee #stayinatrain #trainstay #scottmcgregor #ruwenzoriretreat
07.01.2022 We love crane day at Ruwenzori. Not only a chance to play big boys toys but great to see progress on another project. This time a roof over the Pullman Carriage
06.01.2022 It's wonderful to be welcoming guests back to Ruwenzori once again. Crisp, clear winter days and the extraordinary backdrop of the aspect at Ruwenzori is a draw card at this time of year. However getting out and about to somewhere fabulous could be reason enough to come and stay with us. www.stayinatrain.com
04.01.2022 The emergency cord is pulled but were still on the tracks .....our latest news https://railwayadventures.wp-me.net/newsletter/18-03-2020/
04.01.2022 Thank you to Ellaslist for including Ruwenzori in their great article Overnight Sleepers: Stay In A Train Carriage In NSW by Hayley Dean. Click the link for some inspiration on your next family holiday! https://www.ellaslist.com.au/articles/overnight-sleepers
02.01.2022 An inch of rain, sunny warm days and plenty of Progress on the roof over the Pullman Car has Ruwenzori looking in great shape for the wine festival guests. A couple of weekends still available in October, come and enjoy www.stayinatrain.com
02.01.2022 Its been a big week for projects at Ruwenzori. The new ground mounted Solar farm is in. The Billabong is getting a makeover in preparation for lining and the old Pullman car, looking grand in the sunset, is getting some attention. Bookings are also rolling in nicely. www.otr.com.au
01.01.2022 Working hard on the DIY bar for Helens wedding at Ruwenzori a few weeks ago!
