Among the Vines
THE LOUISE
Settle into the rhythm of wine country.
Surrounded by the vineyards and gentle hills of Marananga, The Louise is relaxed by nature and refined in all the right places. Its Mediterranean sensibility suits the rhythm of the Barossa, with vine-lined paths, private courtyards, and wide-open views keeping the landscape close.
- 15 Private Suites
- Opening onto private courtyards, with French doors framing vineyard views.
- What’s Included
- With breakfast, pre-dinner drinks, dinner, matched wines, and an in-suite bar.
- 800+ Bottle Cellar
- Featuring Barossa favorites, Australian labels, and French Champagne.
- Signature Experiences
- Designed to take you beyond the lodge and deeper into the food, wine, and landscapes of the Barossa.
- Private Art Collection
- 55 works by more than 14 artists bring another perspective on the region into the lodge.
- Vineyard-View Pool
- Made for a swim or an afternoon in the sun, with views across the vineyards.
OUR STORY
From the Beginning
Founders Jim and Helen Carreker spent a decade searching for the right setting before opening The Louise in 2005. In 2021, the lodge joined the Beckons family, beginning its next chapter while carrying the Carrekers’ original vision forward.
Artists of the Barossa
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Emma Hack Body paint and photography blur muse and garden in scenes of magical realism.
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Janelle Amos Vibrant works inspired by the energy and natural beauty of the Barossa landscape.
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Renee de Saxe Figurative works explore family, community, and our connection to place.
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Tanya Wales Abstract works invite pause through quiet scale, ambiguity, and simplicity.
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Kirsty Kingsley Abstract works celebrate joy and possibility through expressive mark making and color.
THE LAY OF THE LAND
Explore the Lodge
Every Stay Gives Back
Tomorrow Beckons is our regenerative travel program, connecting each lodge with a local partner doing meaningful work in its region. At The Louise, that partnership stays close to home, supporting the Maggie Beer Foundation and its mission to improve food and nutrition for older Australians.
Tomorrow Beckons is powered by a guest contribution of one percent of the total stay value, alongside Beckons’ biannual online auctions and raffles featuring lodge stays and experiences, with all proceeds directed to its regional partners.
Just down the road from The Louise, the Maggie Beer Foundation is working to improve the food, nutrition, and dining experience in aged care. The Louise supports the recruitment of Chef Trainer Mentors, who work directly with aged care kitchens and community meal providers to help improve the wellbeing and quality of life of older Australians.
OUR COMMITMENT
Close to Home
The Louise has deep ties to the Barossa community, with many of its team drawn from the surrounding region. The lodge also supports local organizations, events, and initiatives that contribute to the social and cultural life of the place it calls home.
GROWN AND SOURCED LOCALLY
From the Valley
The kitchen at Appellation looks first to what grows nearby. Fresh greens and vegetables come from The Louise’s own garden, just meters from the restaurant, while an average of 85% of ingredients are sourced from producers within 100 kilometers.
CONSERVING RESOURCES
Thoughtfully Managed
In one of Australia’s driest regions, water is a resource to use thoughtfully. Rainwater is collected and filtered for the restaurant, while wastewater is recycled across the grounds and gardens. Kitchen waste is also composted onsite, helping return nutrients to the soil.
CELEBRATED WORLDWIDE
“Appellation presents diners with a creative reflection of not only the season and landscape but the region’s community of farmers and growers.”
