Experiences
Days that go exactly as slow as you like.
The experience
A private chef one night, the fire-tub the next, and a helicopter from your doorstep if the mood takes you.
From paddock-to-plate dining and complimentary e-bikes to exclusive offers at our favourite cellar doors, there’s plenty to do — or nothing at all. A few experiences need arranging before you arrive; everything else is ready and waiting.
Your guidebook
Read the guidebook before you book.
Every Monapilla experience, insider tip and local offer, in one place. Many guests have a read and end up staying a little longer — there’s more to do here than you’d think. A printed copy also waits in your villa on arrival.
Open the Guidebook
Things to do
Ways to spend your days
A few favourites — the private chef especially, plus BBQ packs, platters and guest offers — are best arranged before you arrive.
Private chef — Aromi Dining
Michelin-trained Italian chef Luca and his team bring authentic Italy to your villa: a private dining experience overlooking the vines, in true Italian style. One of our most-loved experiences — please book early.
Visit Aromi Dining
Complimentary e-bikes
Two e-bikes per villa, charged and waiting at your door — each with a carry basket for whatever you pick up along the way. No pre-booking, no drop-offs: step out and go. Need extras for a group? SA-Ebikes drop off nearby.
Paddock-to-plate, Monapilla style
Seriously good produce, grown and raised on the property: award-winning lamb, estate-grown Shiraz, handmade limoncello, free-range eggs, and seasonal veg and flowers. A complimentary bottle of our Shiraz is yours on arrival; BBQ lamb packs are pre-order only.
Il dolce far niente
The Italian art of “the sweetness of doing nothing”. No bookings, no schedule — just a walk to nowhere in particular, a tomato straight from the garden, and a glass of wine as the sun sets. All you have to do is arrive.
In-house wine fridge & platters
Settle in and want for nothing. The villa's wine fridge is stocked with McLaren Vale wines, champagne and limoncello, and a Picky Bits grazing platter can be waiting at your door on arrival — just order ahead.
Order Picky Bits platters
Private fire-tub & campfire BBQ
Your own wood-fired tub and campfire BBQ, right in front of the villa. No noisy pumps, no chemicals — just water, fire and good wine. Heat the tub while you cook over the coals, then soak under the stars. (Fires outside the CFS fire-ban season only.)
The Bocce Garden Club
A short stroll up the hill, a bottle of local wine, and another glorious sunset. The only rule: every game is played with a drink in hand. Pick some produce and flowers while you're there — all free for guests.
Helicopter flights from your doorstep
Take off from your own doorstep — watch your private helicopter land in front of the villa, hop in, and elevate your stay. Arranged directly with Peter at South Coast Helicopters, who knows our region inside out.
South Coast Helicopters
Hiking the Willunga Basin Trail
The Willunga Basin Walking Trail runs along our top boundary — out the front gate and you're on it. Head south past Down the Rabbit Hole with sweeping coastal views, or north-east past our friends at Sew & Sew through the rolling hills.
On your doorstep
Wining & dining, with a few perks
Our location is one of our best assets — so we’ve arranged exclusive offers with some of our nearest food and wine friends. Your redemption codes are in the guest guidebook.
Bec Hardy Cellar Door & Restaurant
Complimentary wine tastings, plus a waived booking fee and a welcome glass of sparkling at The Kitchen.
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