Sustainable Development

Emerald Valley Villa is a unique and very private estate situated in the lush Hinterland above Byron Bay, Australia. It was developed by Michael J Robison, the founder of Emerald Planet, and embodies his vision of intelligent, luxurious and sustainable living.

Overlooking one of Australia's finest remnant rainforests, the Villa features an exquisite 4 bedroom hand-crafted house complete with private spa & steam room, a large pool terrace with panoramic views, fragrant tropical gardens, covered courtyards, meditation ponds, a secluded river-front pavilion and even its own waterfall.

Michael went to great lengths to preserve the complex bio-diversity of flora & fauna on the property – including an abundance of wildlife such as koalas, platypus, rare frogs and blue kingfishers. The buildings feature beautiful recycled materials and function with a fully carbon- neutral / sustainable footprint. Solar and green power, pure ground water and water recycling, organic gardens and many other features demonstrate a truly harmonious approach to living on the Earth.

Emerald Valley Villa was developed as Michael Robison’s private residence in Australia and was sold in February 2010.