AMARA

A few words from AMARA

DINING
Every day the Amara Restaurant team creates a dinner degustation menu of seven courses, and for lunches on Friday to Sunday – a five course degustation all based on the freshest organic and seasonal meat, cheese and hero produce available within 100km (or one-hour drive) of Sangoma, among the historic and highly fertile Hawkesbury region. Affectionately called the ‘Harvest Menu', the shared lunch concept, offered on Monday to Thursday, focuses on one succulent protein and four of the freshest organic vegetables, mostly sourced from local friends at Harvest Farms, followed by an irresistible dessert.

Head Chef Will Houia and his Culinary Team have built incredible relationships with local suppliers. They work together to deliver the finest produce the region can provide and bring out it's best in the kitchen. Amara sources as much of its produce as possible from Harvest Farms, a community supported agriculture (CSA) project that supplies local restaurants and fruit and veg boxes for the public, from two organic farms in the Hawkesbury: the Bilpin farm for delicious veggies and Mt Tomah farm for berries, figs and nuts.

Amara's meat and seafood include ethically grown Melanda Park Pork and beef and poultry from Wilberforce Meat Co., and they support the GoodFish project to only serve seafood from sustainable fisheries.

Discrete, private entry to the gated Sangoma Retreat and intimate Amara Restaurant is by appointment only to guarantee a spacious, unrushed atmosphere that's in tune with your needs. Each reservation of visitors is greeted by their host, Ivy or John, and are ushered to the top lounge for welcome drinks. When ready, guests are then seated at their table in Amara for a unique culinary experience looking out over Sydney framed by the Blue Mountains.

Guests and visitors can enjoy a flight of wines paired with each course, or peruse the wine list, which features a well-planned balance between prestige and more innovative labels that's always evolving with new selections, organic and limited releases to keep it interesting.

Our 'Luxury Day Trip' experience a little slice of indulgence with exquisite food and complete rejuvenation, all in one day - a Spa Treatment, 2 Course Lunch and use of the pool and sauna. Optional upgrades are available.

STAY
Spicers Sangoma Retreat lives up to its name – a Zulu word for ‘healer'. Whether you're a guest or visitor, the tranquil location nestled in the Blue Mountains with views over Sydney makes a visit to Amara the centrepiece of an unforgettable journey.

Just over an hour's drive from Sydney, Sangoma Retreat has been ECO certified by Ecotourism Australia since 2016 for their sustainable practices and high-quality, nature-based tourism experiences, including rainforest hikes and canyoning for the perfect city escape.

Sangoma puts you centre stage in a tranquil nest of natural luxury, with six suites of four different types, each wrapped in its own unique character and comfort.

SPECIAL OCCASIONS, WEDDINGS, MEETINGS, MINI-CONFERENCING
Perfect for small, intimate events for business or pleasure, Sangoma's luxury is unfussy and in touch with the beauty of nature. Guests can seek peace in the pool, sauna and spa with a range of unique, Australian bush-inspired treatments.

Sangoma offer all-inclusive packages for a minimum two-night stay, with all exquisite dining and beverages, and a premium mini-bar replenished daily.