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Raw Luxury – Logan Brae Retreats by Asia Upward and Sam Edwards
A romantic interweaving of raw, rustic materiality and refined opulence, Logan Brae Retreats offers a considered selection of luxe lodgings nestled within the picturesque Blue Mountains. Combining exceptional design with exquisite settings, the rural getaway inspires guests to disconnect, culminating in exceptional and memorable stays.
Run by wife-and-husband duo Asia Upward and Sam Edwards Logan Brae Retreats is a thoughtful extension of the couple’s nearby apple orchard, Logan Brae Orchards. The retreat lies in a highly elevated position, about 30 kilometres from Katoomba, in Kanimbla. Hoping to create an intimate and comfortable getaway combined with extensive rural panoramas, Asia and Sam welcome guests into what feels like an extension of their residence – seamlessly balancing opulence with a feeling of home.
Asia’s passion for design is tangible in her renovation of Mt Kanimbla. She rejuvenates bygone sheds and cabins to create inviting and captivating spaces for guests to immerse themselves in. Asia draws off the original structures of the residences as much as possible whilst injecting modern features and nostalgic design touches.
The retreat features four different lodgings, including the Machinery Shed, the Hilltop Cabin, The Lodge and the Woodland Cabin. The Machinery Shed is nestled within the apple orchard and offers views of the escarpment and the Kanimbla valley that lies below. The shed has been beautifully restored without sacrificing its rustic charm. It boasts an exposed beam ceiling adorned with fairy lights, hardwood timber floorboards and a stone fireplace accompanied by midcentury furnishings in an intimate space that thrives in its rawness and simplicity.
The Hilltop Cabin underwent considered renovations to what was originally a cramped, corrugated, iron-walled cabin with small timber windows. Drawing inspiration from American log cabins and her own family’s orchard, Asia retained the building’s shape and roofline whilst replacing the walls and windows, adding midcentury-inspired furniture and several luxury additions such as a stone bath and outdoor plunge pool.
Reimagining a vast space centred on indulgence directed a more contemporary design approach for The Lodge. The space features two living areas with wood fireplaces, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a decked area with a private plunge pool and a spa room as well as a private therapist. Soft furnishings complement the rural oasis, with tones kept woody and natural.
Hoping to create an intimate and comfortable getaway combined with extensive rural panoramas, Asia and Sam welcome guests into what feels like an extension of their residence – seamlessly balancing opulence with a feeling of home.
Aspiring to reconnect guests to nature, the secluded Woodland Cabin echoes its surrounding mountainous locale in its design. The exterior retains its original wooden façade, whilst the interior space welcomes a luxe, refined feel. Stone walls and a freestanding stone bathtub speak to the surrounding rock formations whilst earthy and mineral tones dominate throughout.
Asia and Sam’s honest design approach eloquently intertwines rustic charm and luxury to create a distinct stay that lingers with guests long after they depart. Each lodging evolves into an experience, leaving guests feeling the enchanting effects of a rural getaway – taken care of, rejuvenated, inspired, disconnected and, ultimately, reconnected.
