short stay acommodation to connect, create and explore

Nest ~ Margaret River

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A rustic house with wood siding, a porch, and large windows, elevated on a stone foundation, surrounded by a grassy yard and tall trees.
A person is pouring peppermint tea from a teapot into a speckled ceramic mug with black dots, placed on a wooden table, near another mug and some dried plants.
A cozy dining and living room with wooden furniture, large windows, a vase with green plants on the dining table, and woven pendant lights hanging from the ceiling.

ABOUT NEST

Rebuilt in 2012, and then renovated in late 2025, Nest has been designed for you to relax in beautiful, rustic accommodation with special touches like quality linen, curated homewares and of course, bespoke ceramics.

Surrounded by trees with a view to the Olive Grove, Nest is an iconic 'shack style' space, designed for those wishing to create, explore or slow down in the stunning Margaret River Region. Close to world famous surf breaks, wineries and Margaret River itself, Nest is perfect for couples, small families or groups.

  • A tall tree with dense green foliage in a sunlit backyard, with a dirt pathway running through grassy areas surrounded by other trees and plants.
  • A view through a glass window showing a wooden table with a ceramic mug and a chair, and a potted plant in the background inside a cozy, rustic room.
  • beautiful bed linen in warm natural tones
  • Close-up of a brown hen with yellow eye, red comb, and wattles, standing outdoors with other chickens in the background.
  • master bedroom with flax linen and jarrah floors
  • Kitchen with warm tones and woman reading atantique table
  • Beautiful River Ceramics planter with indoor plant
  • rustic kitchen dining area with beautiful antique table
  • daybed with gorgeous pony rider cushions
  • lounge with pony rider blanket
  • ceramics and linen at antique kitchen table
  • outdoor seating area with deck and timber table and chairs

Creative Nest Packages

For a limited time only, bespoke workshops are available for guests staying at Nest ~ Margaret River.

With this unique opportunity, you can choose from a range of customisable options to enhance your stay with something unique, and even have your beautiful work fired and sent home for you.

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from $650.00

Now offering an exclusive workshop opportunity for guests staying at Nest ~ Margaret River.

For guests staying 2 nights or longer, a bespoke workshop may be available for your small group of up to 4 people, to enjoy a hands on creative experience.

With options to create at the lovely Nest Kitchen Table, or a short walk uphill to the River Ceramics Studio, this limited opportunity can be a great way to enhance your stay, and even create something beautiful to enjoy when you get home.

CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES

~ 1.5 hour Mini Workshop. Single Session

Choose from either a;

  • Miniature sculpture

  • Hand building Bowl & Spoon

  • Small Creative Vase

~ 2.5 hour Workshop. Single Session

Have longer to develop ideas and techniques with either a;

  • Small Serve ware Set

  • Make a Mug

  • Creative Vase

  • Small Sculpture

~ 2 × 2 hour Workshop. Double Session

Have an opportunity to either try 2 different techniques, or extend into a greater level of finishing and decorating. Bespoke options include;

  • Make and decorate ceramics using hand building and sgraffito

  • Make and Decorate a sculpture

  • Have a taste of both hand building and sculpture.

Booking your stay at Nest ~ Margaret River

  1. For stays of 3 nights or more you can book directly if preferred via jolene@riverceramics.net. Please check Airbnb first for availability.

  2. To book immediately please head to our Airbnb page so that you can secure your dates.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

To book this package you need to be staying at Nest~Margaret River, and to check directly with me via email jolene@riverceramics.net first to see if I am available.

Price is for up to 4 people, and includes the workshop only (not accommodation). Materials and Firing is included. Postage to one location within Australia is included.

Location will be decided in accordance with preferences, weather and other variables.

Booked Workshops are not refundable within 1 month of the event unless cancelled by me.
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WHAT NEST IS TO US

Nest is a very special place to our family. It is where we fell in love with the property and bought home our babies. The name serves 2 meanings in that it was first my little nest during that special time with young children, and now my intention is for Nest to be a place where we can offer somewhere special for people to connect, reflect or create.

When we purchased the cottage it was ROUGH yet still charming. We quickly decided to rebuild it while I was pregnant with Juno, and I used my trade skills as a Building Designer to create a space which was small, yet cosy and functional. Paul used his skills for the rebuild, repurposing as many of the original materials as possible, and retaining the original charm.

Our dream has always been to establish beautiful organic gardens and have animals, chickens and wildlife to share the space with us. This is always a work in progress!

A grassy field with small trees, a tractor, and dense trees in the background.
Hammock hanging between two trees in a sunlit backyard with lush greenery and a corrugated metal water trough in the foreground.
Close-up of a green shrub with elongated leaves and small, unripe yellow-green berries.
An old red tractor with a front loader attachment in a grassy field, surrounded by trees and bushes.
A banjo hanging on a wooden wall with a small light, a pair of black binoculars, and a headlamp attached nearby.
Fishing nets and white buoys hung on a tree trunk outdoors.

WHAT NEST OFFERS NOW

We wanted to create a space with authentic bones and beautiful finishes. Our intention is to honour the beautiful land on which Nest sits, full of stories and history, and let this shine through in the rustic finish and furnishings.

During 2025 we did an extensive renovation and refurbishment for Nest. Wherever possible we used bespoke homewares, repurposed materials and local trades to give weight to it’s integrity. We have chosen beautiful, comfortable finishes which can enhance a guest experience in a meaningful way. Our hope being to invite people to rest, reflect and enjoy a slow pace during their visit. Going forward we hope to create a beautiful venue space adjacent to Nest, to be better able to offer Retreats, workshops and small events year round.

A book titled "SLOW" with the subtitle "Live - Lie - Simple" resting on a wooden table next to a dark ceramic coffee mug, with a textured cloth to the right, in a dimly lit setting.
A hand flipping through pages of a magazine or book on a rustic wooden table outdoors with a ceramic mug nearby and trees in the background.
A woman sitting at a rustic wooden dining table reading a magazine or book, in a sunlit room with large windows and glass doors that reveal greenery outside. The room features a hanging woven light fixture and a vase with dried plants as decor.
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about us

We are a family of 2 children, 2 dogs, a ferret and 2 geese who live close by. Margaret River is our favourite place in the world, and we feel so lucky to live here.

Whether walking or swimming in the river, diving and surfing the magnificent coastline or enjoying the beautiful forests, we are always so grateful to have such an incredible area to explore.

A group of four people sitting outdoors on rocky terrain with two dogs, surrounded by bushes and trees, with a hillside in the background.
Person bending down near water and rocks in a natural outdoor setting, surrounded by green plants and flowers.
Two young girls dressed in medieval clothing sitting on a rock beside a river, with a dog resting nearby, in a natural outdoor setting.
A woman and a young boy walking barefoot on a rocky outdoor trail near a stream, surrounded by trees and bushes.
Group of people and dogs sitting on rocky terrain in a forested area during late afternoon or early evening.

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For bookings of 3 nights or more.

Email me at jolene@riverceramics.net

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A rustic house on a grassy hillside surrounded by tall trees, with a stone wall and wooden stairs leading up to a porch with hanging lights.

A Guide to visiting Margaret River

If you would like some tips on where to eat, what to do, wineries to visit and much more, this guide lists a whole heap of my ‘Top Picks’ after many years exploring our beautiful region. Including great local Foodie secrets, my favourite beaches, excellent wellness specialists and much much more. This guide will help you with things to book in advance and places you might want to keep in mind if you are keeping your trip spontaneous :)

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