Pete’s Place at Wirraway Homestead: Your Adelaide Hills Retreat Awaits

When was the last time you truly switched off? Not just stepped away for a few hours, but genuinely disconnected – from the traffic, the notifications, the daily grind? Pete’s Place at Wirraway Homestead offers exactly that kind of reset, and it’s closer than you think.

An accessible escape in the Adelaide Hills

Just one hour from the Adelaide CBD, Wirraway Homestead sits in the heart of the Adelaide Hills – close enough to be completely practical, far enough to feel like a world away. No long-haul travel, no complicated logistics. Just pack your bags and go.

Pete’s Place is a self-contained retreat accommodation option within the Wirraway Homestead property, available for groups of up to 20 guests. Whether you’re planning a weekend away or a mid-week break, Pete’s Place is bookable on weekends and select weekdays – making it a genuinely flexible option for people with busy schedules.

Comfort without compromise

Pete’s Place is fully self-contained, with everything your group needs to settle in and make it your own. Air conditioning keeps things comfortable year-round, while the open-plan lounge, dining area and kitchenette give everyone space to gather, cook and connect. Shared bathrooms mean no one misses out on the essentials.

Pete’s Place is self-catering, so your group has full use of the kitchenette to cook and eat on your own terms. When the evening rolls in, gather around the brazier or fire up the BBQ – there’s something about an open flame that gets people talking. Fire ban permitting, of course.

Step into something extraordinary: 180 acres of farm-life experience

This is where Pete’s Place sets itself apart. Wirraway Homestead isn’t a resort dressed up in rural aesthetics – it’s a genuine farm-life experience spanning over 180 acres, and your group gets to immerse themselves in it firsthand.

Horses, goats, sheep, chickens and miniature pigs call this place home. Wander the grounds, get up close with the animals, and soak in the kind of unhurried pace that’s hard to find anywhere else. The property also features characterful farm buildings that add to the atmosphere and give the whole place a story to tell.

Want to take the farm experience further? The Homesteading add-on is a 90-minute interactive session with our farm animals – perfect for the little ones, or for the big kids who’d rather not admit how much they’re enjoying it too. It’s the kind of thing that becomes the highlight of the trip.

Guests can also request a walking trail map to explore the grounds at their own pace. Because the animals rotate between paddocks, the experience is a little different every time – which is half the charm.

Who is Pete’s Place for?

Honestly? Almost anyone. Corporate teams looking for a genuine offsite. Church and community groups wanting a meaningful gathering space. Friends due for a long-overdue weekend away. Families celebrating something special. The mix of comfort, outdoor space and immersive farm setting makes it work for a surprisingly wide range of groups.

If your group needs room to breathe, space to connect and a setting that actually inspires conversation – Pete’s Place is worth a look.

Book your retreat

Pete’s Place is available on weekends and select weekdays. For availability and enquiries, get in touch with the Adventure Booking Team at adventure@baptistcaresa.org.au or call (08) 8388 5234.