The cold weather is upon us and now is the time that your skin needs a lot of love!
When the air around us gets cold, our skin dries out quicker than ever, leaving us with Itchy, flaky, or wind-burned skin.
Look and feel your best this winter by taking the time to look after your skin!
Why Hydration Is So Important
With different moisture levels in the air this time of year, it’s more important than ever to ensure skin gets properly hydrated. If your skin is not getting enough hydration, you risk seeing dryness and flakiness, rough texture, outbreaks of acne or eczema, poor elasticity and worsened appearance of lines and wrinkles. Keeping your skin hydrated means you will avoid the skin becoming too stiff and dry and will improve the overall appearance and feel of your skin.
Tips for Hydrated Skin this Winter
When the air gets dry and cold, we need to pay attention to both internal and external hydration. The easiest way to do this is by making sure we drink plenty of water and take the time to properly moisturise our skin.
Here’s some other tips for good winter hydration for your skin:
Invest in a good moisturiser that suits your skin type and use it day and night.
Consider switching to an oil-based moisturiser for the cold months.
Try layering different moisturisers – a spray followed by a serum can lock in moisture better than a lotion alone.
When washing, use lukewarm water rather than hot water, which can wash away natural oils.
Minimise your use of soaps.
Drink 8-10 glasses of water per day.
A Hydrating Facial Is Not Just a Luxury!
Hydrating facial treatments are perfect for replenishing your skin’s moisture. They also offer deep-cleansing and exfoliation to lift dirt and dead skin cells to freshen the appearance of your skin. Exposing new skin cells helps in winter as they will absorb moisture better and lock it in for fresh, plump, and hydrated skin.
Amaroo Retreat & Spa offers a range of different facials, all designed to make your skin look and feel amazing.
The most popular facial for winter is our Freshness facial. This offers a hydrating treatment with aloe vera and hyaluronic acid. After a delicate skin exfoliation, an ultra-moisturising bio cellulose mask infused with hyaluronic acid and aloe vera is applied, followed by a massage using cryospheres.
Follow this up with one of our Super Shots! These are specially formulated elixirs for asphyxiated, tired, and stressed skin. These amazing super shots can be used on all skin types, and each serve a different purpose.
Visit amarooretreat.com.au for information and to book your winter facial!
The cold weather is upon us and now is the time that your skin needs a lot of love!
When the air around us gets cold, our skin dries out quicker than ever, leaving us with Itchy, flaky, or wind-burned skin.
Look and feel your best this winter by taking the time to look after your skin!
WHY HYDRATION IS SO IMPORTANT
With different moisture levels in the air this time of year, it’s more important than ever to ensure skin gets properly hydrated. If your skin is not getting enough hydration, you risk seeing dryness and flakiness, rough texture, outbreaks of acne or eczema, poor elasticity and worsened appearance of lines and wrinkles. Keeping your skin hydrated means you will avoid the skin becoming too stiff and dry and will improve the overall appearance and feel of your skin.
Experience Luxury
The Amaroo Retreat & Spa experience has been designed to rejuvenate our guests, helping them reposition their lives by tending to their bodies, minds and spirits.
Our luxury retreat provides the perfect setting to completely relax and unwind from the business that everyday life can present. Our onsite Day Spa offers caring, indulgent spa treatments, while our restaurant and bar, The Lounge, will take care of all your gourmet food and drink needs.
Cold days, grey skies, constant rain – wintertime can be gloomy and miserable…but it doesn’t have to be!
Many people LOVE winter for the chance to slow down a bit, stay indoors where it’s warm and cosy, and enjoy being safe and snug indoors while the weather rages outside.
If you’re not a fan of winter, here’s a few reasons why you should be! Winter is the perfect time to:
Eat! It’s natural in winter that we all crave comfort food, and it’s the perfect time of year to indulge on hearty winter meals.
Rug up. Woolly socks, warm jumpers, flannelette sheets and pyjamas, and soft blankets are a must for winter.
Spend time with your favourite people. Winter is a great time for relaxing and slowing life down and is ideal for catch ups with friends and family.
Switch off technology. There’s nothing better than sitting by the fire and reading a book or playing board games, and just enjoying your downtime.
Enjoy a warm drink. A good cup of tea, herbal tea or a hot chocolate soothes the soul on a cold winter day!
Take time out to relax. Winter getaways are just as good as summer getaways and sometimes even better because a lot of places are quieter and offer more time to relax!
A winter getaway in the Perth hills is waiting for you!
Amaroo Retreat & Spa is the perfect resort for a winter getaway.
Our luxurious cabins offer a warm and cosy retreat where you can relax in the serenity of the beautiful bushland of the Perth Hills. Settle into your chalet and spend the afternoon relaxing on your private deck, order a bottle of red and winter nibbles, take a spa bath overlooking the bush views, or cuddle up with someone special in your own private space.
Plan to really indulge and book in a hot stone massage at our award-winning Day Spa. Feel all your stress melt away as you are pampered with beautiful products buy our skilled staff, and follow up with a gourmet meal taken at our restaurant or delivered to your room.
It really is the perfect winner getaway, a relaxing escape in the hills, in a luxurious bush setting with delicious food, wine, and an indulgent day spa all right at your fingertips.
Bookings are available for weekends or mid-week and can be made on our website.
Visit amarooretreat.com.au for information and to book.
Escape the winter gloom at Amaroo!
Cold days, grey skies, constant rain – wintertime can be gloomy and miserable…but it doesn’t have to be!
Many people LOVE winter for the chance to slow down a bit, stay indoors where it’s warm and cosy, and enjoy being safe and snug indoors while the weather rages outside.
If you’re not a fan of winter, here’s a few reasons why you should be! Winter is the perfect time to:
Eat! It’s natural in winter that we all crave comfort food, and it’s the perfect time of year to indulge on hearty winter meals.
Rug up. Woolly socks, warm jumpers, flannelette sheets and pyjamas, and soft blankets are a must for winter.
Spend time with your favourite people. Winter is a great time for relaxing and slowing life down and is ideal for catch ups with friends and family.
Switch off technology. There’s nothing better than sitting by the fire and reading a book or playing board games, and just enjoying your downtime.
Enjoy a warm drink. A good cup of tea, herbal tea or a hot chocolate soothes the soul on a cold winter day!
Take time out to relax. Winter getaways are just as good as summer getaways and sometimes even better because a lot of places are quieter and offer more time to relax!
Bush walking and hiking are favourite pastimes for many. Hiking groups are popping up all over the place and for good reason – Perth has amazingly beautiful national parks to explore, with highly accessible trails, sensational viewpoints, and an abundance of wildlife to meet along the way.
If you are yet to discover bush walking in the Perth Hills, here’s three options of trails to check out, depending on how long you want to go.
Mundaring Weir loop
This trail begins at the Perth Hills Discovery Centre and can be walked clockwise or anti-clockwise for the 10.6km loop. Allow yourself up to three hours to complete this trail and enjoy a diversity of scenery, amazing views, and plenty of wildflowers after the winter rains.
Lake Leschenaultia loop
This one requires a bit of a drive to get there, but is totally worth it. The lake this time of year is picturesque and tranquil, and the trails are easy to follow, The loop is a short 5.5km without too many climbs, making it perfect for those who just want to stretch their legs and enjoy the bush, as well as for those with younger children in tow. The loop should take just around 1.5hrs to complete.
Mount Dale circuit
Within the Helena National Park, this walk follows the contours of Mount Dale to its peak where walkers can enjoy the panoramic views of the Darling Ranges. The loop is around 2.5km and should take up to an hour, or longer if you stop to enjoy the views. There’s plenty of wildlife in the National Park and often you’ll see kangaroos, eagles, and reptiles along the way.
Make a day of it!
After all that exercise and fresh air, you’re sure to have worked up an appetite, and that’s where The Lounge at Amaroo can help!
The Lounge at Amaroo is in Mount Helena, nestled within the bushland of the Helena National Park. For early morning hikers, the restaurant is open for breakfast from 8-10am so you can enjoy a big breakfast of fresh eggs, bacon, sausage, hash brown, spinach, mushrooms, grilled tomato, beans, and toast either before or after your hike. Of course, if you only want something small before heading out on the trails, we can help with that too!
For those who’d prefer a late morning bush walk followed by a scrumptious lunch, the Lounge at Amaroo offers its lunch menu from 12-3pm. Choose from a wide variety of dishes that suits all tastes, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options available.
Plan your day out in the Perth Hills with a bush walk or hike, and a sensational meal at The Lounge at Amaroo. Book at table at amarooretreat.com.au/book-a-table/
Explore the Perth Hills this winter!
Bush walking and hiking are favourite pastimes for many. Hiking groups are popping up all over the place and for good reason – Perth has amazingly beautiful national parks to explore, with highly accessible trails, sensational viewpoints, and an abundance of wildlife to meet along the way.
If you are yet to discover bush walking in the Perth Hills, here’s three options of trails to check out, depending on how long you want to go.
MUNDARING WEIR LOOP
This trail begins at the Perth Hills Discovery Centre and can be walked clockwise or anti-clockwise for the 10.6km loop. Allow yourself up to three hours to complete this trail and enjoy a diversity of scenery, amazing views, and plenty of wildflowers after the winter rains.
Experience Luxury
The Amaroo Retreat & Spa experience has been designed to rejuvenate our guests, helping them reposition their lives by tending to their bodies, minds and spirits.
Our luxury retreat provides the perfect setting to completely relax and unwind from the business that everyday life can present. Our onsite Day Spa offers caring, indulgent spa treatments, while our restaurant and bar, The Lounge, will take care of all your gourmet food and drink needs.
April long weekends – we are open and ready to serve you! *
This April, West Australians are fortunate enough to get not one, but TWO long weekends in a row!
Easter was the perfect time for celebrating with family, as many West Australians hit the road for one last getaway before the winter months kick in.
But even though the Easter long weekend is done, we still have another three day weekend as we stop to commemorate ANZAC Day.
The Lounge at Amaroo has just a couple of suggestions on how to guarantee that you make the most of your ANZAC Day long weekend!!
Start the weekend in style!
Fridays always come around with that sense of excitement and relief that the working week is over, and the fun is about to start. And when it’s a long weekend, Fridays feel even better!
The Lounge at Amaroo has live music every Friday and Saturday from 6pm – 9pm, and when combined with Perth’s best menu and cocktail bar all in a secluded bush setting, this is the perfect spot to kick off your long weekend!
This week we have crowd favourites Kurt Carrera on Friday, and Little Song on Saturday.
Take a stroll before breakfast
The mild autumn weather is the best time of year for bushwalking, and at Amaroo Retreat, we have some easy walking trails right on our doorstep. Why not grab a couple of friends on the Saturday or Sunday morning and spend an hour or so walking in nature in the beautiful Perth Hills. Then when you’ve worked up an appetite, head to the Lounge at Amaroo for a freshly cooked breakfast from 8am-10am!
Date night
With no work on Monday, you could have your choice on whether you go out for a romantic dinner on Saturday or Sunday of the long weekend. And if you haven’t tried our newest menu at The Lounge at Amaroo, you need to treat yourself.
The Lounge at Amaroo is celebrated for its uniquely Australian menu that is made from locally sourced ingredients. Our entrees will delight with prawns, beef croquettes, cauliflower bites and scallops being a few of the choices.
For a hearty main course, you have the choice of pasta, fish, chicken, sirloin, or our special vegetarian Bento Bowl – vegan option also available. And round off the meal with a heavenly dessert – lemon curd, chocolate mousse or affogato.
Cocktails with friends
Celebrate the long weekend with a night at our cocktail bar! We are so proud of our offerings of exciting and delicious cocktails that are sure to delight all your senses. Put on your party clothes, bring some friends, and make a night of it having cocktails in our fabulous restaurant and bar.
Commemorate ANZAC Day the right way
Let’s not forget the reason behind the public holiday. On every 25th day of April, Australians take the day to remember and commemorate the legacy of the ANZACs, and to show our thanks to those who went to war to protect and serve our great country.
The Shire of Mundaring is hosting a gunfire breakfast, 9.15am march and 9,30am ANZAC service at Chidlow Green, corner Old Northam Road and Thomas Road in Chidlow on Monday 25th April. Here you can pay your respects to our fallen soldiers.
We’re open for breakfast from 8am-10am on ANZAC Day, then open again for dinner from 5pm – late, with the kitchen closing at 8pm.
*Please note:
There is a 20% surcharge on public holidays.
See our website for opening times and to view our delicious menu at The Lounge (the Amaroo Retreat a la carte restaurant).
APRIL LONG WEEKENDS – WE ARE OPEN AND READY TO SERVE YOU! *
This April, West Australians are fortunate enough to get not one, but TWO long weekends in a row!
Easter was the perfect time for celebrating with family, as many West Australians hit the road for one last getaway before the winter months kick in.
But even though the Easter long weekend is done, we still have another three day weekend as we stop to commemorate ANZAC Day.
The Lounge at Amaroo has just a couple of suggestions on how to guarantee that you make the most of your ANZAC Day long weekend!!
START THE WEEKEND IN STYLE!
Fridays always come around with that sense of excitement and relief that the working week is over, and the fun is about to start. And when it’s a long weekend, Fridays feel even better!
The Lounge at Amaroo has live music every Friday and Saturday from 6pm – 9pm, and when combined with Perth’s best menu and cocktail bar all in a secluded bush setting, this is the perfect spot to kick off your long weekend!
This week we have crowd favourites Kurt Carrera on Friday, and Little Song on Saturday.
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate what our mums mean to us, and a chance to let our mums know that we appreciate them and everything they do for us.
For as long as we can remember, our mothers have been the heart of our lives. They are our confidants, our best friend, our biggest supporter, and our greatest treasure. They have worked tirelessly for us and made us into the people we are today. Mums are the best and they deserve to be celebrated every day, but especially on Mother’s Day!
Whether it’s for your own mum, a mother-in-law or special friend, or even for yourself, Amaroo Retreat & Spa have exactly what you need to make this Mother’s Day even more special.
A luxurious getaway
If there’s something that every mum has on their wish list, it’s a chance to get away and unwind. Why not organise a night at Amaroo Retreat & Spa and give mum the beautiful, relaxing getaway that she deserves! We have beautiful rooms available over the Winter months that will give her the chance to relax, so book a room in advance for your Mum as the perfect Mother’s Day gift!
Amaroo Retreat & Spa offers luxury accommodation in a tranquil bush setting just 40 minutes from Perth. From the moment your mum arrives she will be swept away by the tranquillity of nature and the indulgence of the Amaroo chalets. She can start her day with an early morning nature walk, listen to the birds sing, and enjoy breakfast in the onsite restaurant The Lounge. She can fill her day with bespoke spa treatments, or simply spend the day reading a good book, with a glass of wine, in her own private outdoor spa bath.
A relaxing day spa
Help mum to escape from her day-to-day pressures with a deluxe day spa experience. At Amaroo Spa, our treatments are designed to help find balance, to relax, and to re-energise. We offer a wide variety of treatments including soothing massages, cleansing facials, and energising body scrubs and wraps. Our therapists are trained to know exactly what you need, and every treatment is designed to give you that escape you need from reality.
Afterwards you can drift back to earth with a complimentary warming herbal tea, or luscious glass of bubbly served in one of our luxurious lounge areas. Doesn’t this sound exactly what your mum needs this Mother’s Day?
An Exquisite Dining Experience
Why not give mum a dining experience she will never forget with a breakfast, lunch, or dinner at The Lounge at Amaroo! Dining at The Lounge at Amaroo is a treat for the senses. Our menu caters for differing tastes and dietary requirements, and is filled with a choice of meals made from fresh local ingredients. The restaurant overlooks the grounds of Amaroo Retreat & Spa so you can enjoy your meal while admiring the breathtaking views of the surrounding Perth hills. The Lounge offers a relaxed ambience, a warm and welcoming feel, with the added excitement of knowing you are dining somewhere special – which is exactly what you want for mum this Mother’s Day!
Please note, our Mother’s Day menu is smaller than our usual menu and bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment. Children from ages 10 and up are welcome in our restaurant. As our Mother’s Day menu is different, please keep an eye on our website for details, updated Saturday April 23rd.
Find out more about Amaroo Retreat & Spa and book your Mother’s Day treat at www.amarooretreat.com.au
**Conditions apply, see website for details.
How will you spoil your mum this Mother’s Day?
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate what our mums mean to us, and a chance to let our mums know that we appreciate them and everything they do for us.
For as long as we can remember, our mothers have been the heart of our lives. They are our confidants, our best friend, our biggest supporter, and our greatest treasure. They have worked tirelessly for us and made us into the people we are today. Mums are the best and they deserve to be celebrated every day, but especially on Mother’s Day!
Whether it’s for your own mum, a mother-in-law or special friend, or even for yourself, Amaroo Retreat & Spa have exactly what you need to make this Mother’s Day even more special.
Experience Luxury
The Amaroo Retreat & Spa experience has been designed to rejuvenate our guests, helping them reposition their lives by tending to their bodies, minds and spirits.
Our luxury retreat provides the perfect setting to completely relax and unwind from the business that everyday life can present. Our onsite Day Spa offers caring, indulgent spa treatments, while our restaurant and bar, The Lounge, will take care of all your gourmet food and drink needs.
