Spicers Retreats

Spicers Retreats is a premier Australian luxury hospitality brand founded in 2010 by Jude Turner. The brand was born from a vision to combine high-end hotel standards with the intimate, personalized atmosphere of a boutique bed and breakfast. Each location is specifically chosen for its unique natural beauty, ranging from the rugged Scenic Rim in Queensland to the historic vineyards of the Hunter Valley in New South Wales.

The brand is deeply rooted in sustainability and environmental stewardship. Spicers Retreats operates under a comprehensive Environmental Sustainability Master Plan with the goal of reaching zero net waste and significant carbon emission reductions. Their operations emphasis local sourcing for their award-winning restaurants and the preservation of the Australian bushland surrounding their properties.

In late 2022, the brand reached a significant milestone when it was acquired by the Salter Brothers, a prominent global investment manager specializing in hospitality assets. This acquisition brought the collection of luxury lodges and urban hotels under the stewardship of a major institutional owner while maintaining the distinct, non-conglomerated identity of each individual retreat.