The entire resort is themed according to the site’s four ecological zones: sand dunes, eucalypts, wetlands and rainforest. The main building, the pavilion, is designed to look like a windswept sand dune while the colour schemes and modern, tasteful interior styling in the villas reflect other features of the local environment. The Botanica Villas capture the vibrant colours of the surrounding rainforest through bright green cushions and an artwork-adorned leather bed head, while the Beachside Villas are decorated with splashes of blue and furniture made from blonde timber, in a chic surf-shack style. As you wander through the lush grounds, it is clear that this respect for nature is where the inspiration for the resort’s name comes from. Elements of Byron salutes the ancient concept of creating balance between the universe’s building blocks: water, fire, earth and air, representing all four elements with equal attention to detail. From the tea tree-stained Belongil creek that weaves its way through the property to the sound of waves crashing on the shore in the still of night, water is ubiquitous at the resort. The most striking representation, however, is the lagoon-style pool at the centre of the main pavilion. With its hot tub and paddling pool for kids, it has a gravitational pull that few guests can resist and luckily there are plenty of hanging lounges, over-the-water sun beds and poolside bures to go around. Fire makes an appearance after sunset at the sunken fire pit in front of the pool where you can enjoy a bespoke cocktail or two over a plate of crab stuffed doughnuts with red pepper and chipotle jam. For an added touch of romance the Beachside Villas even feature fireplaces. With a 10% building footprint, the resort’s appreciation of earth is apparent not only in the careful consideration given to preserving the local ecosystem but also in the creative timber installations that adorn the walls of the spa, restaurant and some villas. Air is present in the feeling of privacy and isolation the resort boasts. With their open-plan layout and minimalist styling, the villas are much more spacious than they appear from the outside and the expanse of vegetation surrounding each one adds to the resort’s atmosphere of exclusivity. The most enjoyable thing about the resort is the fact that its laidback glamour isn’t just superficial; it is reflected in the attentive and helpful attitudes of the staff members, the comfort of the beds and the quality of the food. The menu at Graze at Elements manages to walk the fine line between being sophisticated, modern and tasty, while still taking into consideration different dietary requirements. Your stay includes a complimentary continental breakfast and there are options for everyone including filtered coffee, tea and juice, a range of cold meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, yoghurt and nuts, and even gluten-free bread. If you’re after a hot meal, there is also a comprehensive, reasonably priced breakfast menu available.
Pindara Private Hospital Magazine - Issue Seven
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