The Pocket Studio

You're an artist. A reminder that we all are, no matter what we do. This is a place that will make you want to create, unwind and be present.

This house was once a large working art studio. Today it's a 2 bedroom home with a plunge pool, surrounded by trees, boulders and open lawn. The floors still carry the paint of years of making art, and prints of beautiful artworks hang on the walls. It's a space that has been lived in, worked in and loved.

Come on your own, with a friend, or with a few creative souls. Do some drawings, write some music, map out your next chapter, or spend time nurturing your creative visions. Or just come and be. Simple as that.

The view

The house is elevated high on a peak, looking across to valleys on either side deep in nature, untouched treetops with the rare bird life native to the area.

The space

The heart of the house is one big open room under a high timber ceiling. Large barn doors slide open to the garden, so the inside and outside become one. There's a long timber table for shared meals or work, soft couches to sink into, and a wood fire for cooler nights.

The kitchen looks out over the green valley. Both bedrooms are calm and simple, with doors opening to the garden. Outside, the plunge pool sits on a timber deck among the trees, and the shower is open to the ferns and palms.

Why come

This is a place to breathe. To drop everything and reconnect with what you really want to do, away from the noise. Wake with the birds, work in the light, swim, cook, watch the sunset over the valley, and talk late around the fire.

Stay longer

Some things need more than a weekend. We welcome weekly and monthly stays for anyone who wants time to settle in and let the work unfold: artists, writers, musicians, or anyone starting a new chapter. Send us a message and tell us a little about what you'd like to do here.

Location

The Pocket offers easy access to the villages, towns and beaches of the Northern Rivers.

Billinudgel, 8 minutes: local pub, general store and Indian restaurant
Brunswick Heads, 15 minutes: river swims, paddle boarding, ocean beaches and one of Australia's most loved pubs
Mullumbimby, 15 minutes: farmers markets, cafés and a vibrant creative community
Byron Bay, 25 minutes: beaches, dining, markets and coastal walks
Gold Coast Airport, 35 minutes: an easy arrival and departure

The art on the walls

If a print on the walls speaks to you, you can take one home. All the prints in the house are available to purchase, and as a thank you for staying, we're happy to send you a discount code as a gift. Just ask.

Next door

There's a second dwelling on the property, also available for short stays. Perfect if you're coming with a bigger group or want a little extra space.