PHOTO: Pete Evans and wife Nicola Evans. FILE
Controversial former television chef Pete Evans and his wellness advocate wife Nicola Evans have put their Northern Rivers cooking retreat up for sale. Located around 66km northwest of Byron Bay, the Byrrill Creek rainforest property was purchased by the couple in 2020 for $1 million, evolving into what is now known as Evolve Sanctuary, featuring seven renovated cabins.
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Marketed by JET Real Estate agents Tania Sheppard and Elizabeth Hickey, the 7.9ha property is touted as a “leader in wellness tourism with a strong cashflow.” Recent offerings at the retreat have included fasting retreats led by Pete Evans, featuring a five-day juice, water, and broth fast priced at $2250 per person. Additionally, upcoming events include weekend cooking retreats priced at $1650, focusing on the fundamentals of a paleo and keto lifestyle, including fermentation, bone broth preparation, and cooking with local organic ingredients.
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The property also offers amenities such as ice baths, red light treatment, a float tank, and an infra-red sauna. The vendors are considering a leaseback option. Although the property is listed for sale, the Evanses will remain in the vicinity, as they own a neighboring estate purchased in 2021 for $1.75 million. Plans for enhancements, including a pool and deck, have been submitted for approval.
Former celebrity chef Pete Evans and his wellness advocate wife Nicola Evans are selling their retreat at Byrrill Creek. Picture: realestate.com.au
There are still events coming up for the $1650-a-weekend cooking retreat. Picture: realestate.com.au
Evans has owned the property since 2020. Source: realestate.com.au
Early morning quiet.
The property sits on 7.9ha. Source: realestate.com.au
Previously, the couple sold their Tweed Shire hinterland property for $3.15 million in 2021, having acquired it for $1.2 million in 2014. Their move to the Northern Rivers region followed Pete Evans’ departure from Channel 7’s My Kitchen Rules, which he had hosted for 11 years until 2020. Upon relocating northward, they sold two properties in Malabar for a combined $6 million.
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