People like to come to Delvin for all sorts of reasons and whatever the reason, we are here at Delvin to help you.

Delvin is a charming boutique Health Retreat situated on the top of the Dandenong Ranges at Olinda, one hour east of Melbourne's CBD. Delvin is set amoungst one and a half acres of tranquil garden and is ideally situated within a short walk to Olinda State Forest, the R.J.Hamer Arboretum, the National Rhododendron Gardens and the Olinda Golf Course. We are also only a minute's walk to Olinda Village with curio shops, nurseries, antique shops, cafe's and restaurants.

We believe that all lasting change starts on the inside and works its way out.

Unwind and release any anxieties, stress and tensions at Delvin with a wonderful therapeutic or relaxtion massage and personal spa bath. Try the Sun Ancon Oxygenating machine which solves many health problems and leaves the body tingling. Pamper yourself with facials right here at Delvin, men are enjoying the treatment also both for relaxation and for the health of the skin. Guided meditation and gentle Yoga held at Delvin is such an enlightening experience for the mind, body and spirit. Light exercise (mild or moderate) with weights, exercize machine or forest walks will increase your energy and lower your apparant age. You will have more energy and more enthusiasm. You will look younger, feel better and most likely have fewer aches and pains. You will bolster your immune system, which in turn will help protect you from various diseases - both minor and serious. don't forget, you will eventually look and feel up to ten years younger.

One strives for health and well-being which includes mental, physical and spiritual.

If your agenda is stress relief then the pampering treatments, forest walks, listening to CD's and DVD's by world renown speakers, healthy meals, spas, yoga and meditation are for you. For spiritual growth we recommend the meditation, CD's and nature walks, also we can recommend a number of very good mediums and clairvoyants etc. If your agenda is weight loss or giving up addictions we can design some light exercise, yoga, spas and forest walks for you as well as correct healthy meals with organic vegetables (meat is O.K. if you would like) or possibly a liver Detox which would be commenced here at Delvin and continued on at home. We use Dr. John Tickell's "91 Days that can Change your Life programme which is all on DVD and book to instruct you on health and wellbeing for life. We will start the programme at Delvin Health Retreat for you and you will continue it on at home.

We have a self help programme on Personal Development and assist in detoxifying the body. Since we are only relatively small with a capacity of six guests at any one time, we can give you a more personalised service inhouse and offer you the best professional services in the immediate vacinity. Evening meals are available with vegetarian, macrobiotic or with meat, chicken or fish. You may even learn about vegetarian or macrobiotic cooking and bread making if you wish with hands on in the kitchen.

We want our guests to feel completely relaxed so therefore you do not have to have you day organised into a series of activities. Hoevever, if you feel the need we have a programme that can be set for you. our large guest lounge is complete with baby grand piano and you may meet our resident kookaburras and rosellas on the sundeck. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and distilled water, organic food and the wonderful rain forest. You may prefer to soak up the tranquility with a glass of wine or champagne. We also offer CD's and DVD's on personal Development by prominent psychologists, motivators and hypnotists to help with difficult times of worry or stress. These are also very useful for giving up smoking, losing weight and a multitude of things.

There is a lot to see and do in the Dandenongs. It is a rain forest with beautiful tree ferns, exotic flora and fauna and towering mountain ash. Gardens and tea-rooms abound. Although it is within easy reach of the City of Melbourne, the magical Dandenong Ranges stands a world apart - a relaxing and peaceful environment, clean and invigorating air and a lifestyle that puts the hustle and bustle of surburban living to shame. Please feel free to ring and discuss your individual requirements. We look forward to taking care of your needs and making your stay as comfortable as possible.