The Vines - Wyuna: Luxury Church Retreat nr Echuca

Church in Wyuna, Murray River, VIC, AU

100% Recommended•

4 people

Pet-friendly

Welcome to The Vines, a beautifully converted 1913 church and unique couple’s retreat. The Vines offers fully self-contained luxury within an easy 2.5 hour drive of Melbourne. It’s a unique experience.

Retaining its original features but with all the modern amenities and luxurious fitting to ensure your stay is comfortable and relaxing. The heritage listed church offers the perfect escape for those looking for something different.

Enter the church with the bespoke hand forged key and relax. Beyond the entrance hall the space opens up into a expansive, light filled open plan living, dining and kitchen with original stained glass and high timber ceilings. A double-sided wood burner at its centre creating an atmosphere encouraging you to slowdown, rejuvenate and reconnect. Curl up on the comfortable lounges with a drink and a book or boardgame. Take in the evening views from the north facing paved terrace accessed through the stunning oversized pivot door. Cook up a storm in the modern, well-equipped kitchen and spend a leisurely evening conversing around the large table on the luxe velvet banquette seating.

The bedroom and bathroom are secluded in what was the old vestry and Sunday school. Wake up refreshed in the comfy queen bed to the sound of birdsong and views through the french doors over the garden and beyond. The large bathroom has a repurposed vanity, luxurious underfloor heating and an oversized shower. Take time to relax and unwind in the deep bathtub after a day of exploration around the local area.

Additional guests can be accommodated on the award winning Eva slideaway double sofa bed in the main living area. *Please note that the bathroom can only be accessed via the main bedroom.

Outside, the ample terrace drops down to a protected fire pit made to enjoy a BBQ and stargazing on those warmer evenings. Alternatively unwind and watch the local birdlife from the alfresco dining area, outdoor lounge or the café table.

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Features and Amenities

1 bedroom

2 beds

1 bathroom

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BBQ

Heating

Details

Check in after 2:00pm
Check out before 10:00am
Minimum booking: 2 nights

Cancellation Policy:

Receive a full refund (minus service fee) up until 1 week prior to check-in.

Additional Information

THINGS TO NOTE:
This is our home and we ask that you treat it with care and respect.
- We do not allow parties or large gatherings.
- No smoking, vaping or drug use.

Whist we are pet friendly we ask that you bring their bed and bowls and don't allow them directly on the furniture or beds or leave them unattended in the church. We have a small fee for pets of $40 which covers additional cleaning.

Please respect our natural resources:
- Our water supply is reliant entirely from the rain collected from our roof, so we ask that you use our water with consideration.
- We supply timber, but ask that you are thoughtful with your use.

EV charging.
No charging of EVs. There are charging stations in Kyambram (BP), Echuca and Shepparton. If you urgently need to charge your EV this needs to be agreed with the host and must only take place between 10pm and 7am. An additional charge of $30 per charge will be applied to your booking. Any unauthorised charging will be charged at $50 per charge post stay.

Churches have idiosyncrasies, and we have converted the property to retain the building's original features:
- We have 2 under counter fridges, but do not recommend storing items such as meat or ice cream in the freezer compartments. There is a small freezer located in the storage cupboard.
- Additional guests can be accommodated on the award winning Eva Slideaway double sofa bed in the main living area. *Please note that the bathroom is only accessible through the main bedroom.
- A large wood burner provides the heating for the church, so you will need to light a fire in winter! There is wall heater in the bedroom and the bathroom has underfloor heating. We do also supply a portable heater/evaporative cooler.
- There is no TV or WiFi, but good mobile reception which allows you to mobile hotspot from you phone, however we recommend having a technology break - relaxing and reconnecting!
- There is a step to enter the property, so it may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.

ADDITIONAL AMENITIES:
- Breville coffee machine (please bring your favourite ground coffee or beans).
- Complementary wine.
- Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, oven and induction hob.
- Well stocked pantry, including tea, flour, herbs, oil, cereal.
- Towels and toiletries.
- Quality bed linen, additional pillows and handmade/vintage blankets.
- Evacuated solar tube hot water system.
- BOOM3 bluetooth speaker.
- Barbeque
- A variety of outdoor seating, with cushions and blankets (please return the cushions to the storage cupboard before you leave or in the event of bad weather).
- Fire pit (weather permitting).

Prices

Base Price $195 / night
Weekend Price $225 / night
Cleaning Fee $90
Security Deposit $500
Extra People $20 (adult) and $20 (child) / night after 2 people
Pet Fee $40 flat
Maximum Pets 3 pets
Discounts
10% discount for bookings of 7 nights or longer
20% discount for bookings of 28 nights or longer

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Reviews (22)

100% Recommended

Colin

26 Jul 2026

A great 100+ year old church with a mix of modern interior and classic period exterior, even down to a classic period key that is reflected in the lead light windows. The internal lighting is great to... experiment with to create the ambience, and the wood-fired heater will keep you “toasty”. Communication from the owner is excellent, detailed and timely. The Vines is in a quiet location but within easy reach of many interesting towns, the Murray River and the Silo Art Trail.
Highly recommended for couples with fur children.

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Chewy

17 Jun 2026

We absolutely loved our stay at The Vines and would love to come back again. It had everything we needed and provided such a peaceful and also luxurious place to unwind.

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Ainsley

8 Jun 2026

It a beautiful space to share quality time together. The old Church has such a great feel and is beautifully done. We were toasty warm all weekend with the fire 🔥 and our puppy loved it too. S’mores in the fire pit😋 was also such a treat.

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Host

Marie

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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I live in Sydney with my husband Simon, daughter and rescue greyhound. We have a passion for old buildings and interior design. We have completed most of the work on both our church conversions ourselves and are excited to share these unique homes with our guests.

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Adventures on the Property

These are the exclusive natural wonders and outdoor activities within the property boundaries.

Sunset Birdwatching On The Terrace

There are lots of bird species at the church. Enjoy a relaxing evening watching the sunset and spotting the many different species of birdlife in the local area.

Stargazing By The Firepit

Light the firepit, grab a fleece blanket and your favourite beverage to spend the evening star gazing or satellite spotting outside your door. Wyuna skies are amazingly expansive giving uninterrupted views of the stunning milky way. Practice your photography with an image of the church with a starscape backdrop!

Location

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Adventures Nearby

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Bushwalk Along The Goulburn River

The Goulburn River, lined with river red gums is 2.5km north of the church and is a great area to hike, fish, bike or picnic along the shady levies. It's an important wildlife corridor and highly scenic with narrow strips of riparian vegetation along its meandering banks.

Explore The Goulburn River And Echuca By Bike

Cycle to the Goulburn River from the church and explore the levies.
Echuca has rides, short and long, Green Pedal rent bikes and run bike tours.
The 5 Mile Mountain Bike Trail at Moama offers 7km of purpose-built MBTs for all skill levels.

Kyabram Fauna Park

A 10 minute drive from the church and a member of Zoos Victoria, a world-leading zoo-based conservation organisation. It has a large range of birdlife, reptiles and animals including Australian natives and more exotic species. The meercats who can be watched from the comfort of the onsite cafe.

Trail Rides And Horseback Winery Tours

Billabong Ranch offer trail rides for all ages and abilities from 1 - 3 hours and also overnight rides. They also do winery and pub rides either on horseback or by horse drawn carriage.
They also offers a range of other activities including archery, rock climbing and mini golf.

Barmah National Park

See the largest stands of red gums in Australia and catch a glimpse of the beautiful brumbies. Although shy, if you see these amazing creatures, stay still and their curiosity will bring them closer. The wetlands are home to water birds such as Spoonbill, Egret and Sacred and Azure Kingfishers.

Horseshoe Lagoon

Horseshoe Lagoon is one of more than 7,000 wetlands along the Murray River. The area includes a ‘horseshoe’ shaped lagoon, a billabong and a small depression that fills during high rivers. Bring your own canoe and check water levels and access before you go. Fishing in the Murray is good with Cod, Silver Perch and Yellow Belly being the main catches.