Anyone who has stayed at Balingup Heights will have seen the Guest Feedback cards we leave in the Cottage. These have proved a valuable way of finding out about the little things that may need fixing, like a blown light globe, or a suggestion for an item to add that[…]

A big congratulations to Danielle and Spencer on their engagement! There must be some magic in the mist . . . this is the second proposal at Balingup Heights in July!

On a country walk in the Balingup hills, recent guests to Balingup Heights, stumbled across an abandoned and sick one day old lamb. He was lying motionless next to his dead brother. The mother returned several times to nudge the lamb, encouraging it to stand and walk, but it had[…]

Magical story book characters have begun to return to Balingup for this year’s Telling Tales in Balingup! This wonderful children’s story telling event is sure to entice and enthral children of all ages. Telling Tales in Balingup will take place on the weekend of 14th and 15th July, 2012. Join[…]

We received the first of the autumn rain over the last couple of days here in Balingup….there’s a real sense of freshness in the air! And as the season continues to change the images from our hilltop to the valley below are spectacular. There’s no greater contrast than now….when the[…]

There is nothing quite like the change of season here in Balingup. And we woke to an amazing reminder of its beauty this morning…the first mist of the year! From the top of our hill you could see nothing but a blanket of white. Spectacular! Check out these pics:

One of the pleasurable things about running Balingup Heights is the wonderful people that you meet along the way. Sometimes it’s a long chat as they arrive and they are still in awe of the trip up our driveway and the spectacular views, or a quick chat as they pass[…]

It’s been a steep and fun learning curve over the past 2 1/2 years. One thing that we haven’t tired of, and are still learning about, is our chickens. We started with three and now have around 14…. having lost several along the way. We don’t bred them to eat[…]

Look out for our fantastic Summer Getaway Special! Relax on your balcony taking in the spectcular views whilst enjoying the local produce from you own gourmet breakfast hamper, taste the delights of local wines or visit Greenbushes unique swimming hole on the warmer days. Still so much to do in magical Balingup this summer.

Despite being neighbours we sometimes overlook some of the magical spots right on our door step! In need of inspiration for some Christmas gifts I visited the Balingup Lavender Farm today. Some 4,000 plants in full bloom . . . including many varieties of lavender, roses, colourful perennials and some[…]