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.
Whet your appetite
For those passionate about retreating for a premium corporate incentive, exclusive meeting or celebratory event in an incredible location, The Louise delivers an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Barossa.
Set the scene
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
Guests are invited to discover the creative spirit of The Louise through a new in-house experience exploring the lodge’s private art collection. The 45-minute guided sessions share the stories and inspirations behind works by more than 14 artists, while guests enjoy a glass of Wonderground wine and gain deeper insight into the collection.
Local Experiences
Held on Friday evenings, Swirl Sessions is a complimentary hour-long tasting at The Louise. Guests meet a Barossa winemaker or ambassador while sampling wines from producers such as Torbreck, Hentley Farm, Elderton and Two Hands, offering insight into the craft and character behind the region’s celebrated wines.
Local Experiences
General Manager Hannah McCormick brings her trademark sparkling positivity to the table at The Louise along with global industry experience spanning Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada and The Savoy in London.
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Australian Traveller editor Imogen Eveson travelled to The Louise for a fleeting stay that was nonetheless a welcome escape from the busyness of airports to a charming, wine-and-food-fuelled discovery of the Barossa.
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The generously inclusive package includes a two-night stay at the newly reopened Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island plus the option of two nights at sister property The Louise in the Barossa Valley, complete with complimentary airport transfers.
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Ben Kelly from SA Life magazine joined all the food and wine fun on The Louise’s Yalumba Wine Weekend – one of a series of new, dedicated weekends partnering with the Barossa’s wineries – from the established grand houses to the small-scale innovators.
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Writing for Audi magazine, Sue Wallace recalls how she enjoyed a ‘backstage pass to the Barossa’ on a recent stay at The Louise and enjoyed a bounty of good food, long lunches and degustation dinners, fine wines and even took part in a pasta making class at Maggie Beer’s The Eatery cooking school.
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Australian Traveller lists its top ten emerging destinations for 2023 and includes The Louise and her ‘backstage pass to the Barossa’ and Southern Ocean Lodge whose rebuild is now well underway on Kangaroo Island ahead of its reopening on December 6 this year. Read the whole list here:
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'Having been the go-to for luxury accommodation in the region for more than 18 years, the team has an extensive little black book of Valley connections', writes Natasha Dragun for Signature Luxury Travel & Style following her recent visit to The Louise. Keep reading to hear more about her experience.
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South Australia’s food writer Alexis-Buxton Collins was quick to test The Louise’s new-look Appellation: 'Fine-diner Appellation is one of the swankiest spots in the region,' Alexis writes in the February 2023 issue of Qantas magazine.
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Wine lovers’ Decanter magazine features writer Carolyne Jasinski’s account of her recent visit to The Louise, plus some of the Barossa Valley’s best wine experiences including Tscharke’s otherworldly subterranean bar and the St Hugo Reidel Masterclass. Read Carolyne’s story here.
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Join Krysia Bonkowski as she takes a deep-dive inside The Louise as she uncovers first impressions, the new 'vine and dine' approach to cuisine and even secret local showcases. 'To say more is to reveal too much, just ask The Louise when you visit'.
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Aleesha Callahan writes for Luxury Travel Magazine following her deep dive into the iconic region: ‘The Barossa is overflowing with history, food, art and, of course, wine. But beyond the bold and rich Shiraz that put the region on the map, it’s a place where community is life and a stay at The Louise puts you at the epicentre.’
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Visitors to the Barossa and food lovers everywhere will recognise the name Maggie Beer AO. Warm and generous, she shares a conversation with ABC’s Richard Fidler, reflecting on her life journey and what it means to call the Barossa and its close-knit community home.
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The Australian’s Susan Kurosawa has witnessed first-hand the rolling green and gold hills that surround Beckons’ new-look The Louise. Join her here as she explores the lavender-lined property, test runs the new suites and tastes the fine local produce on offer at fine diner Appellation.
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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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‘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 renowned for exceptional food and wine, Vogue Australia writer Francesca Wallace shares her ultimate Barossa itinerary - from 200-year-old wineries and acclaimed dining to heritage farmers’ markets, offering ample inspiration for your next escape.
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