by Rebecca Ritte | Apr 16, 2025 | About Us, Autumn, Food & Wine, Larder
Australia’s Best Minibar Experience Kangaroo Ridge Retreat’s Larder In the realm of luxury hospitality, it’s often the smallest details that leave the most profound impression. At Kangaroo Ridge Retreat in Victoria’s stunning Yarra Valley, one...
by Rebecca Ritte | Mar 16, 2025 | Guest post, Summer, Things to do
Finding Serenity in the Yarra Valley My Australian Summer Escape  By Pearl (Guest Post) At 56, I still buzz with the energy of someone half my age—a trait my friends in Singapore often tease me about. And I am delighted to have been invited to add a post here for...
by Rebecca Ritte | Jan 28, 2025 | Summer, Things to do
Escaping the Beach Crowds Why the Yarra Valley is Summer’s Best Kept Secret Let’s talk about the great Australian summer ritual that’s more competitive than cricket – the infamous beach cabana claim. Picture this: You wake up at dawn, caffeine in...
by Rebecca Ritte | Dec 27, 2024 | Spotted on the Ridge, Wildlife
Spotted on the Ridge Spotted on the Ridge: Meet Our Tiny Marsupial Neighbour Summer at Kangaroo Ridge Retreat isn’t just about sun-drenched landscapes and chirping crickets—it’s also about unexpected wildlife encounters. This season, we’ve been...
by Rebecca Ritte | Dec 11, 2024 | Spotted on the Ridge, Wildlife
The Story of Nugget Our Wombat Joey Rescue on Long Gully Road There’s a special kind of heartbreak that comes with seeing a native animal harmed on the roads. Living in the Yarra Valley, we’re surrounded by incredible wildlife, and we cherish the chance to share our...