A Yarra Glen-based luxury accommodation is on the market looking for a new owner but the journey of the property will continue as a “successful going concern”.
The two co-owners of the Eden Yarra Valley made the decision to pass the baton to new operators to make more time to travel and smell the other roses.
Eden Yarra Valley co-owner and chief Eden officer Lisa Chapman said Eden will be very much “business as usual” for all future guests and bookings.
“As owners and managers, we are very passionate about Eden and the premium guest experiences we provide,” she said.
“Making the decision to sell was both difficult and bittersweet, given how much time, energy, love and money has been poured into the property and the business since day one.
“But we know the next owners will no doubt continue the Eden legacy we’ve created over the years.”
Ms Chapman and her best friend, Suzanne Theodor, grabbed an opportunity to get into the accommodation business when the property came out in the market for sale during the Covid pandemic in 2021.
With the vision of filling the massive gap in Yarra Valley accommodation offerings with a luxury private estate catering for larger groups of up to 30 guests, the two co-owners started transforming Eden.
Eden Yarra Valley is now a private estate with 10 bedrooms and nine bathrooms set on two acres of botanical gardens, complemented by amenities such as a heated pool, games room with pool table, fully equipped bar, trampoline and swings, a separate large dining or conference space, ‘Potter’s Gallery’, and parking for 17 cars.
Ms Chapman said their goals for Eden Yarra Valley have been achieved beyond all of their most ambitious dreams.
“The (previous) owners of Eden set ourselves a challenge; to purchase and transform a run-down property into an amazing luxury resort and we always planned on a three-year timeframe,” she said.
“It is now almost five years since we purchased and totally renovated the estate top to bottom, and we had 35 different trades working onsite in the rush to be ready for our first guest booking.
“Our vision has played out brilliantly, with strong forward bookings into late 2026 and 300 plus five-star Google reviews from delighted past guests.”
The hard effort was recognised at the 2024 Victorian Tourism Awards by receiving a silver award in the Self-Contained Accommodation category.
Looking back on five years of journey, the chief Eden officer said there were many special memories.
“From the beautiful micro weddings we have hosted in our rose garden; to the very special milestone birthdays celebrated by up to four generations of families coming together from around the world; to the brides-to-be who have come to tour the estate and burst into tears on arrival ‘because it’s just so stunning and their dream location’; to our many corporate guests who declare Eden the best retreat setting ever; and book again year after year; to the beautiful yoga and wellness retreats and many more,” Ms Chapman said.
“Our proudest achievement was winning Silver in the prestigious 2024 Victorian Tourism Awards with our very first entry.”
