Qii House

A spectacular weekend getaway nestled in a tranquil, lush rainforest haven on top of Erskine Falls. A bushwalker’s paradise, this venue offers exclusivity and is ideal for a cosy romantic weekend away, an intimate wedding, a corporate retreat, small groups or simply for meditation.

This original “quirky” architectural gem circa 1977 was built to specification by renowned architect Edgard Pirrotta of Melbourne and is of high local significance. Qii house has been beautifully restored by local artisans in a bespoke manner and melds with its landscape.

Unwind and explore the unknown. Enjoy a relaxing retreat away from “business as usual” overlooking Japanese inspired gardens of simple beauty and an endless forest wilderness landscape.

The Qii house experience will ignite all your senses ensuring you leave feeling refreshed and energised!

The Meaning of Qii

Qi, also spelled Chi or ch’i

The circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health. Martial arts also uses the concept: if you’ve ever practiced tai chi, then you’re already familiar with qi.

The Qii House Philosophy

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese belief that the way your house is built or the way that you arrange objects affects your success, health and happiness. The feng shui practice discusses architecture in metaphoric terms of “invisible forces” that bind the universe, earth, and humanity together, known as ch’i or qi that literally translates as “breath” or “air”. Historically, feng shui was widely used to orient buildings—in an auspicious manner. A building site could be determined by reference to local features such as bodies of water, stars, a compass or within an ancient ecosystem. Qii house is placed strategically in harmony with the natural world and it’s “aging in grey” vertical timber shell melds perfectly amongst the tall blue gum tree lined backdrop. This building process has become popular culture today for those fortunate enough to indulge.

The offering of qiihouse is for a simple vision. The promotion of mindfulness and wellbeing is effected by engaging the natural environment, and in restoring energy balance and in healing.

Time spent in meditation and relaxation in simple luxury. To indulge, to draw breath and to “harvest the natural energy and nature’s wisdom within the Great Otway National Park.

It’s about “getting back to basics”, blocking out the noise from “business as usual” and shifting focus to the “art of living” in harmony with nature. Qiihouse offers a perfect space for creativity, a space to think and a pristine environment to inspire a weary spirit and to digitally detox.

The ancient practice of forest “qigong “comes from thousands of years of wisdom of Chinese philosophers and may enhance this process. Taoist masters have talked about the evolution of Yin and Yang; the two most important energy forms in the world. Qigong meditation practices and exercises help remove Yin/Yang blockages, so the energy can flow smoothly and freely through the body. Qiihouse eco retreat provides a great space for meditation of various forms.

Some common causes of blockages within the body may be caused by

• Sitting for many hours at a computer
• Being physically inactive and
• Spending a lot of time thinking about work life issues

To restore balance in life, many people are finding meditation and qigong as being very therapeutic.