The Louise

At The Louise, the guiding philosophy is that luxury and stewardship are inseparable. A dynamic Environmental Management Plan steers every operation to ensure the well-being of the region’s unique landscape while enhancing the guest experience.

• Conservation Partnerships: The Louise works alongside government agencies, national parks, and conservation sanctuaries to ensure all operational activities align with broader regional conservation goals.
• Technology: Dynamic management plans embrace advanced and emerging technologies to protect and preserve the lodge’s natural and cultural surroundings.
• Technology-Driven Preservation: The protection of the lodge’s natural environment is a firm priority, integrated directly into daily operations.

• Local Employment: The lodge maintains a policy of recruiting staff from the region as a first preference to ensure the local economy remains sustainable.
• Supportive Relationships: The Louise actively engages with local artists, designers, and small-scale businesses, providing a homegrown identity and a boost to the local economy.
• Social Support: The property supports local initiatives and events, as well as social organizations like the Barossa Foundation and the Starlight Children’s Foundation.

• 85% Local Sourcing: Around 85% of all ingredients served in the restaurants are sourced from farmers, producers, and growers within 100 kilometers.
• Sustainable Farming: All produce is non-GMO and sourced from producers practicing traditional, sustainable methods, including organic and biodynamic farming.
• Kitchen Garden: Much of the daily changing menu is harvested from the lodge’s own kitchen garden, located just metres from the restaurant.

• Smart Measures: The lodge utilizes smart measures and technologies, including LED lights and timers, to conserve energy.
• Transportation: To support a greener future, the property features dedicated electric vehicle charging stations, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.
• Carbon Reduction: By sourcing the vast majority of its ingredients locally, the property significantly reduces carbon emissions associated with transport.

• Rainwater Collection: Drinking water served throughout the lodge is filtered, collected rainwater.
• Recycling Imperative: In line with South Australian standards, water conservation is treated as an imperative for lodge operations.
• Wastewater Treatment: An onsite wastewater treatment plant recycles 100% of the property’s wastewater for use across the grounds and gardens.

• Zero-Bottle Policy: The restaurant carbonates its own filtered rainwater rather than relying on bottled water, which significantly reduces landfill waste.
• Worm Farm: A thriving onsite worm farm recycles organic waste from the kitchen into rich fertiliser for the grounds.
• Recycling Standards: The lodge maintains a rigorous approach to waste management, where paper and glass recycling is considered “almost a religion”