A behind-the-scenes look at The Stay Edit’s first print feature and the beautiful South Australian stays showcased within it.
There are moments in business that feel big not because of their size, but because of what they symbolise. Seeing The Stay Edit in print for the first time was one of those moments.
This month, The Stay Edit appears in the SA Life The Collector’s Issue celebrating the best of South Australia, a magazine many South Australians keep on their coffee tables or flip through for inspiration.
To see this brand on those pages feels surreal in the best way and it marks something important:
The Stay Edit has stepped into the world in a bigger, more visible way. A brand that started as an idea now sits inside one of South Australia’s most recognised lifestyle magazines. That’s a milestone I won’t forget.
The Stays Featured And Why They Matter
The feature spotlights three stays that perfectly reflect the heart of The Stay Edit.
Each one chosen because they represent exactly what this platform stands for:
beautiful, boutique, experience-led escapes worth planning a trip around.
Le Mas – Barossa Valley
A stay that delivers more than stunning accommodation – it delivers a feeling.
Their wine, their hospitality, and that unmistakable sense of French-inspired indulgence mirror what I curate through The Stay Edit: experiences that linger long after you’ve checked out.
Images supplied by @lemasbarossa
Rare Earth Retreats – McLaren Vale
A personal favourite, and one of the most soulful stays in the region.
The bath amongst the vines, the quiet mornings, the sense of stillness – it represents those intentional, slow-travel moments we all crave.
Rare Earth Retreats captures the essence of “the experience is the destination,” which sits at the core of my brand.
Image supplied by @rarearthretreats
Kingsford The Barossa
Decadent, immersive, and deeply indulgent – the pinnacle of boutique Barossa luxury.
Kingsford blends history with refined design and world-class hospitality, making it a standout example of the elevated experiences I want travellers to discover through The Stay Edit.
Image supplied by @kingsfordthebarossa
Seeing these three stays together in SA Life felt like a full-circle moment.
This is The Stay Edit in its truest form: A curated world of South Australia’s most beautiful, experience-rich escapes.
It allowed the platform to be seen as it truly is – a destination for travellers who value design, detail, and that emotional, experiential quality I always look for in a stay
Why This Feature Matters
The Stay Edit has always been about more than listing beautiful places to stay – it’s about curating experiences, the small thoughtful moments that make a getaway unforgettable.
This feature introduces the brand to a new audience of travellers who value design, detail, and intentional experiences.
It also marks a personal milestone: proof that The Stay Edit is growing, evolving, and taking its place within South Australia’s boutique travel landscape.
Thank you for being here – every click, message, save, share, and stay discovered through The Stay Edit truly matters.
Here’s to this milestone… and all the ones still to come.
Lisa x