Linnaeus Collection needs to be at the top of your 2025 travel list
COURTNEY THOMPSON
Over the past few years, if you were talking to a Sydneysider about where they were going to stay over the summer, there’s a good chance they’d mention the South Coast. Jervis Bay and the surrounding suburbs of Vincentia are go-to spots for locals looking for a getaway that feels remote, without requiring a flight or excessive driving. Perhaps because of this, Berry — the quaint town on the way to Jervis Bay — has also become a popular destination for weekends away.
If you need further proof of this phenomenon, you only need to look at the success of Linnaeus Collection. Linnaeus was first founded by Sydney property developer Peter Yannopoulos, who had been holidaying on the South Coast with his family for 20 years and now lives in the Shoalhaven region. The collection of four projects surrounding Berry are the epitome of new luxury, with an emphasis on comfort, nature, and switching off.
It started with Linnaeus Farm — named after Carl Linnaeus, the Swedish botanist who created an enduring system for naming plants and animals — a sprawling lake house that would make Nancy Meyers weep. Picturesque gardens, minimalist and stylish interior design with lots of gorgeous open space. Now, there are seven properties in the Linnaeus Collection; joining the Farm are Maple Cottages, Rubus Residences, and their most recent launch, Moraea Farm.
The latter is a particular gem. Appearing like something out of your favourite romantic comedy, the property features broad, wrap-around verandahs, high ceilings, and exposed brick walls. Complete with a pool, edible garden, and chicken coop, it invites the kind of getaway that’s shared with friends, where every conversation ends with you all discussing the possibility of leaving the city and buying a property like Moraea.
Alternatively, it’s also perfect if you’re after a property for a special occasion, like a milestone birthday, hens’ weekend, or retreat. With a private commercial kitchen on-site, you can have an opulent, farm-to-table dining experience, with some ingredients sourced straight from the Moraea garden.
Just a five-minute drive from town and eight minutes from the beach, you couldn’t ask for a better situated holiday destination. It’s the ideal locale for rest and relaxation, where you’re able to properly recalibrate and reconnect with what’s important.
And that’s what the entire Linnaeus Collection is about — providing hotel-level luxury within the comfort and cosiness of a home. In an age where everyone’s so concerned about what comes next, it’s the ideal place to luxuriate in the present.
Maple + Rubus
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