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Retreat House - Accommodation Package

Retreat House – Accommodation Package

Retreat House – Accommodation Package

Retreat House was founded by Byron Bay-based builder Chris King with a clear vision: to create well-built, energy-efficient mobile homes that respond to the climate — and the way people want to live today.

After decades in the residential building industry, Chris saw the limitations of the tiny home market: rising costs, poor regulation, and a lack of architectural intent. Retreat House was his answer — a chance to build something better. Thoughtful. Sustainable. Built to move.
To bring that vision to life, Chris teamed up with long-time collaborator and architect Hayley Pryor. Together, they designed The Oculus — a climate-responsive, steel-framed structure made for modern living. Road-ready and suitable for temperate to subtropical conditions, The Oculus balances resilience, simplicity, and beautiful design. Its name comes from the central skylight — or “oculus” — a defining feature that invites light, air, and a connection to the sky.
Chris brings over 30 years of hands-on experience to every build, known for his ethical approach, refined craftsmanship, and love of timber architecture. Hayley contributes a deep understanding of sustainable, high-end residential design, ensuring each Retreat House feels both grounded and elevated.
Retreat House is more than a housing solution — it’s a movement toward more intentional, adaptable, and connected ways of living.

Prize Offer
– 2 x nights stay at Retreat House
* Only avail for weekend bookings Friday – Sunday.
* Must work with Retreat House availability for booking

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Retreat House – Accommodation Package

Retreat House was founded by Byron Bay-based builder Chris King with a clear vision: to create well-built, energy-efficient mobile homes that respond to the climate — and the way people want to live today.

After decades in the residential building industry, Chris saw the limitations of the tiny home market: rising costs, poor regulation, and a lack of architectural intent. Retreat House was his answer — a chance to build something better. Thoughtful. Sustainable. Built to move.
To bring that vision to life, Chris teamed up with long-time collaborator and architect Hayley Pryor. Together, they designed The Oculus — a climate-responsive, steel-framed structure made for modern living. Road-ready and suitable for temperate to subtropical conditions, The Oculus balances resilience, simplicity, and beautiful design. Its name comes from the central skylight — or “oculus” — a defining feature that invites light, air, and a connection to the sky.
Chris brings over 30 years of hands-on experience to every build, known for his ethical approach, refined craftsmanship, and love of timber architecture. Hayley contributes a deep understanding of sustainable, high-end residential design, ensuring each Retreat House feels both grounded and elevated.
Retreat House is more than a housing solution — it’s a movement toward more intentional, adaptable, and connected ways of living.

Prize Offer
– 2 x nights stay at Retreat House
* Only avail for weekend bookings Friday – Sunday.
* Must work with Retreat House availability for booking

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Driven by love, fueled by purpose
Honouring Oli Martin
Raising funds for The Royal Flying Doctors

Our friends in Hobart @tjpauto helped us out after Our friends in Hobart @tjpauto helped us out after our rear axle took a beating. Donating their time and service free of charge to get us back on the road. 

Raising money for the RFDS Australia 
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At every school across Australia. Making their day At every school across Australia. Making their day. 

Raising money for the RFDS Australia 
#outbackcartrekrally #RFDS #carrally #oldcars
Not a pavement princess Raising money for the RF Not a pavement princess 

Raising money for the RFDS Australia 
#outbackcartrekrally #RFDS #carrally #oldcars #ford
And we are only just starting. Day 2: Moama - Arar And we are only just starting. Day 2: Moama - Ararat.
Cartrek 2026 Day 1 Albury to Moama. A successful Cartrek 2026 Day 1
Albury to Moama. 

A successful kick off in the endeavour to raise money for the RFDS. $29,000 in haircuts last night by @justcutsofficial team and a second consecutive pub cleaned out of Rum & Dry. 

Car612 members are sporting some fantastic haircuts & nursing some sore heads.
Road to the start line. 2026 Car trek rally start Road to the start line. 
2026 Car trek rally starting Sunday morning.
Albury to Hobart. 

Doing it for the doctors 
#RFDS #outbackcartrekrally
It’s that time of year again. Dust off your boots It’s that time of year again. Dust off your boots & join us for a delicious lunch, great company, and entertaining guests — all for a good cause.

📍 Bangalow A&I Hall
📅 Friday 6 Dec | 12PM
🎟️ Tickets live now – link in bio!

Come be part of something special… tickets sell fast every year 🚀

#Fundraiser #bangalowevents #rfds #royalflyingdoctor #car612 #CommunityStrong
The Outback Car Trek 2025. From Bathurst to Cairns The Outback Car Trek 2025. From Bathurst to Cairns in 10 days, Car 612 helped raise over $1.5 million for the Royal Flying Doctor Service 🚗✈️
Proud to be part of something bigger than the road ahead. 

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Day 1 on the road: dust, laughs, and a damn good c Day 1 on the road: dust, laughs, and a damn good cause. Rolling out from Bathurst to Dubbo, raising funds for the legends in healthcare. Dirt roads, big hearts, and even bigger horizons. 🚗🤝💨 #car612_
Hit the tarmac at Bathurst, the old school way — M Hit the tarmac at Bathurst, the old school way — Mount Panorama, you were unreal.  #Bathurst500 #MountPanorama #car612_ #outbackcartrek
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Australian muscle, ready to raise some Australian Australian muscle, ready to raise some Australian money, for the Australian people.
Can't make our fundraiser lunch ? -Bid on our priz Can't make our fundraiser lunch ? -Bid on our prizes online ! All proceeds are raising money for the @royalflyingdoc 

Byron and Bangalow accommodation prizes : Maldives holiday package : signed sporting memorabilia : artwork : V8 supercargo package 

All prizes on our website car612.com.au - link in the bio
Rural communities. Their smile says it all. Visit Rural communities. Their smile says it all. 
Visiting Enngonia primary school. 35 kids and a lot of cars for the lunch break. 
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And that’s a wrap! 2024 Outback Car Trek Rally has And that’s a wrap! 2024 Outback Car Trek Rally has raised over $1 million for the RFDS. A huge thank you to all our sponsors and supporters.
Arkaroola to Innamincka. 460kms of not a lot. This Arkaroola to Innamincka. 460kms of not a lot. This is desert country.
Day 1 of the outback car trek. Raising money for t Day 1 of the outback car trek. Raising money for the royal flying doctors. Some beautiful country between Bendigo and Mildura.
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3 days, 1500kms and we have just reached the start 3 days, 1500kms and we have just reached the starting line. Condobolin to Bendigo. 
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Rolling to the Bendigo start line. Taking in all t Rolling to the Bendigo start line. Taking in all the scenery NSW has to offer.
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