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9 Aug

Unique Experiential Hotel

Over time, we have watched luxury travel changing. It has changed in many fundamental ways, and our challenge has been to embrace that change. Indeed, Truffle Lodge glamping was a nod to these changes because travellers were wanting more than mere luxury accommodation. They were wanting their overnight stay to be an experience in its […]

28 Jul

Tasmanian Lamb Truffles and Hazelnuts

Truffle Lodge is named after the truffle orchard on the property. It was one of the first truffieres established in Australia. When we purchased the property, the truffle orchard was a mess. Overgrown with blackberry, weeds and gorse, the orchard had been non-productive and untended for many years. It took many years to reclaim it. […]

4 Apr

Comparing other Glamping Resorts

I remember the reference to Rum Wadi in the movie Lawrence of Arabia, and I jumped at the chance to go there to stay in a Glamping hotel. Of course, my rationale is that I was benchmarking Truffle Lodge against yet another Glamping retreat, and indeed I was doing that. But just being in that […]

20 Mar

8 Luxury Tents

We have finished all 8 of the riverfront tents, connected them to the Lodge and the function tent, the Canopy, by boardwalk, and compketed the plantings around them. The last three tents have been named Tanglewood, Black Stump and Top Gum. We now have 6 tents with Large King Beds, and 2 tents with Super-wide […]

13 Feb

Tasmanian Weather

Truffle Lodge is a stunning property. It takes people’s breath away. One tends to take most photographs in the sunlight, when the colours are striking. But is it just as beautiful when it is raining, with an overlay of mystery that is enticing. This summer has had some record temperatures, with some days of extreme […]