A 1913

powerhouse,

reimagined for

artists &

travellers.

A 1913 powerhouse,

reimagined for

artists & travellers.

A 1913

powerhouse,

reimagined for

artists &

travellers.

In the heart of Victoria's iconic Silo Art Trail, the restored

Hopetoun Powerhouse pairs self-contained accommodation

with a working arts studio — a place to make, to stay, and to slow

down.

In the heart of Victoria's iconic Silo Art Trail, the restored Hopetoun Powerhouse pairs self-contained accommodation with a working arts studio — a place to make, to stay, and to slow

down.

In the heart of Victoria's iconic Silo Art Trail, the restored Hopetoun Powerhouse pairs self-contained accommodation with a working arts studio — a place to make, to stay, and to slow

down.

Silo Art Trail · Hopetoun

A century of power

From the town's original power supply

to a place to stay and make.

From the town's original power supply to a place to stay and make.

From the town's original power supply to a place to stay and make.

Opened in 1913 as the source of Hopetoun's electricity, the Powerhouse has been beautifully restored and reimagined — keeping its brick walls, timber trusses and high steel-clad ceilings, while making space for travellers, artists and the community.

Opened in 1913 as the source of Hopetoun's electricity, the Powerhouse has been beautifully restored and reimagined — keeping its brick walls, timber trusses and high steel-clad ceilings, while making space for travellers, artists and the community.

Today, it operates as a fully self-contained accommodation and a working arts studio, designed to inspire artists and provide comfort for weary travellers passing through the Silo Art Trail.

Today, it operates as a fully self-contained accommodation and a working arts studio, designed to inspire artists and provide comfort for weary travellers passing through the Silo Art Trail.

HDNH takes bookings for both the studio and the accommodation, and supports the Powerhouse and its programs.

HDNH takes bookings for both the studio and the accommodation, and supports the Powerhouse and its programs.

1913

1913

· Hopetoun's first power supply

· Hopetoun's first power supply

Stay at the Powerhouse

A self-contained stay,

full of character.

A self-contained stay,

full of character.

A self-contained stay, full of character.

Perfect for a relaxing weekend escape or a creative

retreat — within easy walking distance of the main

street, local shops and Lake Lascelles.

Perfect for a relaxing weekend escape or a creative retreat — within easy walking distance of the main street, local shops and Lake Lascelles.

01 · Cooking

Fully equipped kitchen

Cook in or simply make breakfast — the kitchen

is set up with everything you need for a

comfortable extended stay.

Cook in or simply make breakfast — the kitchen is set up with everything you need for a comfortable extended stay.

02 · Sleep

Separate bedroom & ensuite

A private bedroom with its own ensuite

bathroom — your own quiet corner to retreat to

after a day of exploring.

A private bedroom with its own ensuite

bathroom — your own quiet corner to retreat to after a day of exploring.

03 · Storage

Walk-in robe

A generous walk-in robe — handy for longer

stays, art-trail weekends, or when you've

packed for every season at once.

A generous walk-in robe — handy for longer stays, art-trail weekends, or when you've packed for every season at once.

$180

per night

Minimum 2-night stay · Self-contained · Bookings via the Powerhouse website

Book accommodation

Arts Studio

A working studio for

exhibitions, workshops & events.

A working studio for exhibitions, workshops & events.

A working studio for

exhibitions, workshops & events.

A high-ceilinged, light-filled space inside the original Powerhouse — flexible enough for an exhibition, a class, or a community gathering.

Bathroom and Kitchen area

Easels

Trestle tables

Seating

Studio hire

Studio hire

$50

$50

/ day

/ day

HARE · Artist Residency

Hopetoun Artist

Residency Experience.

Hopetoun Artist

Residency Experience.

A diverse range of arts projects and installations, delivered from the Powerhouse — employing artists across varying mediums.

Residencies delivered as part of the ongoing HARE project bring positive

impacts to Hopetoun and the surrounding region by:

Residencies delivered as part of the ongoing HARE project bring positive impacts to Hopetoun and the surrounding region by:

Residencies delivered as part of the ongoing HARE project bring positive impacts to Hopetoun and the surrounding region by:

01

Attracting artists & visitors

Through exhibitions, installations, and the contribution of new attractions to the town.

02

Artistic & educational experiences

Hands-on programs and workshops that bring artists and locals into the

same room.

03

Promoting Hopetoun & district

Putting Hopetoun on the map as a creative stop along the Silo Art Trail.

Inside the Powerhouse

A look around the place.

A look around the place.

A look around the place.

Original brick walls, big windows and trusses —

photos from inside and around the Hopetoun

Powerhouse.

Original brick walls, big windows and trusses — photos from inside and around the Hopetoun Powerhouse.