Peppers Mineral Springs Retreat, Hepburn Springs
Spa Country Produce

Daylesford Spa Country Mineral Water

Our mineral water has history-not mileage.

Growing up in Melbourne during the 1960’s and1970’s was about magical summer visits to towns like Kyneton, Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. A picnic was shared with the neighbours and the song of cicadas in nearby trees. We filled the boot of the old Vauxhall with bottles of mineral water pumped up from the springs...

With mineral water first discovered in the area in 1836 by Captain Hepburn followed by gold shortly afterwards, it’s no wonder these two natural treasures and the people they attracted have had a strong impact on the development of the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges.

At Peppers Mineral Springs Retreat we bottle our own Spa Country Produce mineral water, both still and sparkling and have it available for guests to enjoy throughout the retreat, including in the organic mini bars.

The Spa Country mineral water is sourced and bottled in the Daylesford & Macedon Ranges with our bottle labels reflecting our connection to mineral water through the original owner/builder of our historic 1864 Villa Parma, Mr Fabrizzio Crippa. Like many of the Italian migrants to the area, he was involved in community service and was on the first committee instrumental in protecting the mineral-water springs from further damage from gold mining. In 1867 the Mineral Springs Reserve was created, making it the first reserve of its type in Australia.

Peppers Mineral Springs Retreat is proud to be associated not only with the Italian history of the Crippa family but able to supply mineral water from the Daylesford & Macedon Ranges region.

Our mineral water is available in lightly carbonated sparkling or refreshing still, bottled in 500ml green bottles.

Ordering is easy, please email enquiries@spacountrymineralwater.com.au. We have delivery and pick-up options available. Visit www.spacountrymineralwater.com.au

Spa Country farm

Not only does the DECO menu reflect our use of produce from local farms and suppliers but our very own Spa Country farm provides an abundant harvest throughout the seasons.

We are currently growing herbs, apples, pears, walnuts, pomegranates, berries, olives, quince, stone fruits, citrus, root vegetables, a seasonal harvest of tomatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini and lettuce. With the recent purchase of 300 acres of nearby pasture our long term goals will see fruition in providing our own beef and lamb as well as running a herd of goats and chooks.