The Woodland Hive at Shambala Nature Retreat

Nestled deep within the embrace of a serene southwest forest - yet only a stonethrow away from the towns of Margaret River and Cowaramup, and some of the best southwest locations, the Woodland Hive at Shambala Nature Retreat is more than a space—it’s a living entity, a sanctuary for the soul. She stands as a timeless bridge, weaving together the modern and the vintage, the eastern and the western, embodying harmony, simplicity, and sustainable luxury.

Born from the land she rests upon, her structure carries the essence of native timbers milled decades ago, her walls shaped with solar-passive principles that honor the rhythms of nature. With an octagonal design inspired by sacred geometry and Steiner’s eight spheres, she invites flow, connection, and a sense of belonging.

Inside, the Hive is open and inviting. Natural light streams through expansive windows, highlighting polished concrete floors and hand-crafted wooden accents. Her heart, a central fireplace, radiates warmth in winter, gathering those within her walls into circles of connection and shared stories. Above, a treehouse-like mezzanine holds cozy alcoves for slumber, each an intimate retreat for dreamers, accommodating up to six guests across one queen, one double, and two single beds (additional people, up to 12 pax are welcome and can be added as additional guests).

Beyond her walls, the forest calls. Wander private trails, lose yourself in the lavender maze, or sit quietly, tea in hand, perhaps a book from the Hive's expansive library, as birdsong fills the air. The Hive’s values come alive in every detail: mindfulness, eco-centric embodiment, and a reverence for the natural world. Guests are invited to reconnect with themselves and others through yoga under the open sky, forest meditations, artful creativity, or simply the presence of nature’s gifts.

The Hive is a place of return—where modern travellers, like bees to their colony, come to rest, share their nectar of experiences, and transform together into something golden. She offers not just a stay but an invitation to awaken, to find balance, and to remember the beauty of living close to the Earth.

Here, simplicity meets soul, and every moment hums with the quiet magic of connection.