Set on high on an escarpment and surrounded by subtropical forest, Mount French Lodge delivers panoramic views of southeast Queensland’s picture-postcard Scenic Rim surrounds.
Set on 100-acres, Mount French Lodge offers exclusive-use accommodation for small groups from a minimum of four guests staying in solo accommodations to up to 16 guests in eight contemporary apartments.
The sprawling luxury property is set on rolling green lawns with space aplenty indoors and out for group gatherings and dining and is ideally suited to corporate retreats and intimate conferences, special interest clubs, small group getaways with friends, special celebrations and birthdays, multi-generation family getaways and intimate, elopement style weddings. Larger weddings may also be arranged; for parties of 30 people of more re a wedding planner is essential.
At just over an hour’s drive from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Mount French Lodge offers guests private use of the main lodge, outdoor pavilion, grounds and eight guest apartments complete with options for a self-catered stay or an all-inclusive offering. Dedicated onsite chef Angela Mathison creates generous home-style dining highlighting the region’s abundant local produce, while guests can enjoy unlimited premium drinks and espresso coffee.
Luxury hospitality veteran Malcolm Darling is the manager and host onsite and can arrange dining at local restaurants including the acclaimed Blume in nearby Boonah, local winery visits including at The Overflow Estate, visits to Summerland Camels, golf and more in the Scenic Rim region. A private group vehicle transfer is also available, making dining out and wine-tasting in the charming, thriving towns of Boonah and Kalbar an easy option – especially on a multi-night stay.
Guests can tailor their own perfect getaway, opting for a wholly catered escape, self- catered, or a night of each which is a popular combination to create a big night in one night and dining out the next.
The luxurious Great Room is the hub of activity at Mount French Lodge, framed by long verandas lined with Queensland’s signature red-flowered Poinciana trees and featuring a private outdoor lounging area complete with barbecue and pizza oven. Inside, an Australian blackwood table with seating for up to 16 guests plays centre stage, while a lounge area with open fire invites a cosy retreat. A large, fully equipped kitchen includes an espresso machine, fully stocked wine and beer fridges and premium table- and glassware.
A swag of spectacular hikes is right on the doorstep in the Main Range National Park, including easy circuits around Mount French and through lush subtropical rainforest to more challenging hikes like Mount Edward and the Gap Creek Falls track. Transfers to and from hike departure points can be arranged, along with healthy, gourmet hiking snacks.
Malcolm can arrange in-house experiences for guests partnering with local operators from yoga and Pilates to lodge-catered long lunches and wine-tasting with wine writer and consultant Olivia Evans, making Mount French Lodge the perfect choice for a range of highly customised group getaways.
Mount French Lodge manager Malcolm Darling said Mount French Lodge has been set up to offer guests an easy, luxury getaway with just the company of their family, friends or colleagues.
“The small group exclusive offering is fairly unique in the industry and means guests can have the run of the property and its luxurious appointments,” Mr Darling said.
“We enjoy working with guests to create a highly tailored experience here in the Scenic Rim and can make almost anything happen to create the guests’ ideal getaway,” he said.
“There’s nothing like arriving at Mount French Lodge to really experience the magic of the place, to be involved in the positive energy a close group creates or to prepare guests for the indescribable feeling of being here and taking in the incredible views, with delicious food, flowing drinks and top company.”
Rates at Mount French Lodge start at $500 per night per apartment on the self-indulge package, while on the all-inclusive package rates start at $1000 per night with a full gourmet breakfast, sunset drinks and grazing platter, two course homestyle dinner and all non- and alcoholic beverages included.
