Where great wine grows, great food grows too: such is the case for the Barossa which is just bursting with brilliant produce and proud small-scale farmers. Guests sample the cuisine for a real sense of the destination, and the award-winning Appellation restaurant - renowned as a world class dining destination – is the local at The Louise.
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The Barossa Valley was first settled by Bavarian expatriates in the 1800s who arrived in the region with vine clippings in hand, ready for planting. Seven generations on, the Barossa boasts a fascinating legacy reflected in the Euro-Australian blend of culture, community and dining.
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The Barossa community acknowledges and pays respect to the Ngadjuri, Peramangk and Kaurna people as the traditional custodians of the Barossa and Adelaide Hills region. We pay our respects to the Ngadjuri, Peramangk and Kaurna Elders past, present and emerging.
It's true that hunger and thirst are readily sated in this bountiful valley; like those rotund kangaroos we saw this morning, we must waddle off to bed.Catherine Marshall Traveller
I seal my sensory Barossa stay cocooned in the comfort of my suite, tucked behind my private olive tree-shaded courtyard. Had it been summer, I’d strip for the stars under my private outdoor rain showerMarie Barbieri CEO Magazine
The Louise is a shining example of winery hotel greatness.Stacey Leasca Travel + Leisure
The delights are sensory - a perfumed welcome from banked lavender, the almond and fig bath milk for one’s frothing tub, the sound of birds larking on the lawn at dawn.Australian Gourmet Traveller
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The South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival is the largest community-based open-access visual arts festival in Australia, celebrating its 25th year in 2022 with exhibitions throughout the state. Check-out the program of Barossa events here.
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After eight months of construction, the Stuart O’Grady bike path is officially complete. The 40km stretch winds from the Barossa Valley, through the towns of Nurioopta, Tanunda and Lyndoch before arriving in the state capital. Read more here.
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When the temperatures dip, 'A Little More Barossa' is sure to warm things up. The month-long festival celebrates Barossa’s wine and food, the people and their stories. With over 50 events at more than 40 Barossa locations, August in Barossa is looking hot.
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‘Thought long and hard before saying this... This is the best hotel experience I've ever had', writes recent guest Adam in his TripAdvisor review. Read why Adam and many others have given The Louise five stars following their stay in the Barossa.
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Growing up on a small sheep farm near Angaston in the Barossa shaped General Manager Kylie Mansfield's deep affinity for the community as well as her passion for locally produced food and wine; these are traits seen right across the guest experience at The Louise today.
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‘The Louise is a shining example of hotel greatness’ writes Stacey Leasca for Travel + Leisure. Read on to learn why the lodge tops the list of incredible winery hotels around the world, and discover the 15 others set in wine growing regions that rub shoulders with the Barossa on this esteemed list.
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In a valley where the wining and dining choices are limitless, Vogue Australia writer Francesca Wallace shares a list of must-dos in her ultimate Barossa itinerary. From 200 year-old wineries, world famous dining experiences and farmers markets with heritage as rich as the valley itself, inspiration abounds for your next Barossa escape.
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Some 16 years ago, The Louise owners Jim and Helen Carreker embarked on a journey that was to create destination restaurant Appellation and 15-suite luxury lodge set in the gently rolling hills of the Barossa. That journey now continues with Baillie Lodges, as the Australian company introduces the Barossa icon to its growing portfolio.
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The Louise is currently closed for a significant refurbishment and will re-open with a whole new look on September 6.
The glamover sees The Louise join the Baillie Lodges family as the newest lodge in its growing collection. We can’t wait to see you in spring! You can plan ahead and reserve your stay at The Louise or make a booking to dine at Appellation or at our new bar Contour here.
