Tomorrow is one of those days that makes us both happy and a little sad. After six months of care, our 600 Trees For Life (SA) seedlings will be collected and begin their journey to their new home in the South Australian landscape. We've watched them grow from tiny seeds into strong young plants, so it's hard not to become attached! Today we spoke with the landholder who is eagerly awaiting their arrival. It was wonderful to hear how much preparation has already gone into giv

After some welcome rain across South Australia, our gardens are buzzing again… and moments like this remind us that nature slows us down in the best possible way. These busy little bees were captured recently enjoying native flowers around our homes — a small but important reminder that every native plant, every tree grown, every garden space created can help support biodiversity. Then, just as quickly, the skies changed and rewarded us with a rainbow. For visitors to South A

History Friday - History truly came to life for us recently aboard the magnificent Clipper Ship City of Adelaide during the South Australia's History Festival. The “Women of the Ship” presentation was an unforgettable experience — with passionate volunteers bringing real stories to life through research, diaries, costumes, and beautifully told performances representing women connected to the ship across its incredible 162-year history. Did you know the City of Adelaide was sp

Thanks to a fabulous event hosted by Barossa Circle at the stunning Kaesler Wines. From the moment you arrived, the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and buzzing with conversation, connection, and support for local South Australian businesses. With the beautiful night sky, historic stone buildings, warm fire, and relaxed Barossa ambiance — it truly was a special evening. Kaesler Wines was the perfect setting — rich in Barossa history with vines dating back to 1893, beautiful ol

This year we’ve lovingly grown over 600 Australian native seedlings for Trees For Life (SA) — now waiting patiently to be collected by landholders ready for planting. Every tiny tree in this slow little video represents future habitat, healthier soil, cleaner air, shade, shelter, and food for beautiful native wildlife. Take a quiet moment to slowly enjoy them all… and make sure you watch to the end to hear the natural bird sounds captured during filming — a fitting reminder o

Wow… what a crowd! Despite a little rain on 8 May, it certainly didn’t deter the many people keen to step back in time and join Dr Barry Blundell APM from the South Australian Police Historical Society on a fascinating walking tour through historic Port Adelaide. Murders, mysteries, robberies, stories of policing in the early days… and glimpses into harder times when finding work (or not finding work) could shape lives. One of the highlights was the audio shared along the ro

One of the simple #joys of travelling is slowing down enough to notice the unexpected… colourful public art, birds in the trees, butterflies in the garden, local history and spaces designed for communities to enjoy. Recently while exploring Parkside in the City of Unley, Unley, we admired this vibrant artwork created by the Broughton Art Society — a wonderful South Australian non-profit organisation supporting creativity, inclusion and art since 1965. A huge well done and tha

Recently, we captured this beautiful Southern Rock Skink perched quietly on a sun-warmed rock — soaking up the morning light, watchful, still, and completely at home in its rugged surroundings. What we love about these little locals is not just their striking colour (a true photographer’s delight ), but how cleverly they live: They bask in the sun to warm their bodies Always staying close to a crevice for a quick escape Often living in small family groups, returning to the

Scattered quietly across parts of the Flinders Ranges are graves like these — simple, weathered, and deeply connected to South Australia’s early history. What draws you in isn’t just their age… it’s the way they were built. Simple, layered stone… carefully placed by hand.

We’re delighted to share that Adelaide Style Accommodation has been recognised in the APAC Australian Enterprise Awards 2026, receiving: Best Boutique Accommodation 2026 – Adelaide Guest Experience Excellence Award 2026 It’s such an honour to be recognised for the experience we love creating for our guests — helping visitors discover South Australia while enjoying the comfort, character and convenience of our award-winning homes. A special South Australian shout-out to othe

Happy Australia Day 🇦🇺 What a beautiful part of the #world we have the pleasure to live in. A warm congratulations to all Australia Day Citizen Award recipients 🏅 Thank you for the difference you make in your communities. Wishing everyone a wonderful day spent with family, friends and loved ones ❤️ And if you live somewhere else — put Australia (and South Australia!) on your radar for this year. Come to the land down under, say hi 👋 and book one of our Adelaide Style Acco

The excitement is building in Adelaide as we count down to the return of the Santos Tour Down Under , riding into South Australia from 16–25 January Across the state—and especially here in Adelaide City—there’s a real buzz in the air. The city is looking incredibly welcoming for visitors and competitors alike, and when you drive down King William Street, you simply can’t miss the fabulous Tour Village signage proudly announcing this world-class event. It’s always a delight t

A Little More From Our Visit to Peterborough A fortnight ago on History Friday, we shared our visit to the wonderful Peterborough Printing History Museum — and today, we’re excited to bring you a little more from that experience. This time, Mary takes us deeper into the world of the Cropper Printing Press, the beautiful foot-treadle machine we showed briefly in our first story. After looking further into its history, I’m even more amazed by what this humble press meant for sm

This week — 11 December 2025 — we begin planting our very first species of Australian natives for this year’s growing season with Trees for Life SA… and we’re starting with a beauty: Leptospermum lanigerum – the Woolly Tea-Tree Soft, silver-green foliage, delicate white flowers, and a natural love for damp gullies and creek lines — this gorgeous Australian native is a favourite for wildlife. It provides food and shelter for birds, insects and small animals, stabilises soil,

🖨️ Step back in time at the historic Peterborough Times Printing Office, built in 1887 and now lovingly operated as a working museum by the dedicated History Group. Set out exactly as it was throughout the 20th century until 2001, the print shop features original presses, inks, tools, paper stock, old templates and thousands of printed items. What was once layered with grease and grit has now been carefully cleaned, restored and preserved for future generations — a true lab

We’ve been spotting the race cars and safety cars cruising around Adelaide and North Adelaide recently — a sure sign that one of the biggest weekends on our city’s calendar is almost here. Our Adelaide Style Accommodation city homes are now full for this incredible event, and we love being part of the action by offering our guests a comfortable, memorable, home-away-from-home stay right in the heart of it all. These are the moments that visitors talk about with family, friend

Last Sunday, (2/11/2025) Adelaide’s beloved Regal Theatre marked an incredible 100 years, and what a fabulous celebration it was! A full house gathered, including special guests such as Andrea Michaels MP, Minister for Arts in South Australia (among other portfolios) — a fitting representative for a day celebrating community, creativity, and connection. The Regal first opened on Sunday, 2 November 1925, and has stood proudly at the heart of Burnside ever since. In 1928, it wa

We were delighted to welcome our lovely international guests from Italy last week — they even took the time to write a beautiful message in our guest book, in Italian. It’s always such a joy to welcome visitors from around the world and help them feel truly at home here in South Australia. These guests arrived on a late international flight, but that was no problem at all — we’d already arranged their personal check-in at 11.30pm, ensuring they could settle comfortably after

Recently, we had the chance to stop by Kapunda and see this magnificent work of art coming to life — a true celebration of South Australia’s history and community spirit. Even before it was finished, the detail was breathtaking! The mural, created by talented artist Smug (Sam Bates), beautifully weaves together stories of Kapunda’s farming and mining heritage — honouring the hardworking people who helped shape the region. It’s a stunning tribute that now stands tall as a land

Meet the charming and uniquely Australian echidna. Did you know this spiny little fellow isn’t a hedgehog or a porcupine, but one of only a handful of mammals in the world that lay eggs? They also play a vital role in our environment by turning over soil and leaf litter — helping native plants grow and keeping our ecosystems healthy. At Adelaide Style Accommodation, we’re passionate about being environmentally friendly and celebrating the incredible wildlife that makes South