With backgrounds in nursing (Liz) and IT (Joe), we share a genuine passion for creating welcoming, memorable experiences. In 2017, we breathed new life into a closed B&B—formerly known as Das Helwig Haus—and began a heartfelt journey to create Sabo's on Severn. Over the past few years, it has been a true labor of love. We've restored and re imagined the property into a warm, pet-friendly countryside retreat with eight unique rooms, seasonal gardens, and a genuine focus on hospitality. At the heart of Sabo’s is our love for cooking and entertaining. Our on-site cooking school, Cooked From Scratch, offers immersive culinary experiences inspired by global cuisines, preserving traditions, fermentation, and seasonal produce. We also host regular dinners and supper clubs, where guests can enjoy shared platters, tapas nights, and long-table meals featuring local wines and fresh Granite Belt produce. We’re passionate about helping our guests feel at home—from the moment you arrive, you’re treated like one of our family. Whether you’re here to relax, explore the region, or indulge in a hands-on cooking class, we can’t wait to welcome you. Come and enjoy the beauty of the Granite Belt and let Sabo’s be your home away from home.

Nestled on 33 peaceful acres backing onto the Severn River, Sabo’s on Severn is a boutique guest house and countryside retreat in the heart of Queensland’s stunning Granite Belt. Surrounded by nature and steeped in comfort, it’s the perfect place to unwind, reconnect, and savour the slower pace of rural life. We offer eight thoughtfully styled guest rooms, including: Four in-house rooms with warm interiors and easy access to shared spaces, And four self-contained units, each with cosy wood-burning fireplaces—perfect for those crisp Stanthorpe evenings. You’ll be sharing the landscape with abundant birdlife, friendly kangaroos, a resident platypus, alpacas, sheep, and chickens. It’s a place where nature and hospitality go hand-in-hand. A seasonal dinner menu is available on request—ideal for travellers arriving after work or those who simply prefer to settle in and relax. Please enquire about availability when booking. We also welcome group bookings and can provide catering options tailored to your needs. If you're looking to explore the region’s food and wine, we can assist with local wine tours by appointment. Whether you're here to relax, celebrate, or cook alongside us in the kitchen, Sabo’s is a place to feel at home, in nature.

The Granite Belt is one of Queensland’s most exciting and diverse food, wine, and nature destinations—and Sabo’s on Severn puts you right at the heart of it. Surrounded by over 50 award-winning wineries, boutique brewers, and artisan producers, this region is bursting with flavor. Local growers offer everything from stone fruit, apples, pears, tomatoes, eggplant, capsicum and zucchini to olives, cheeses, jams, preserves and gourmet condiments—all right on our doorstep. Nature lovers will be equally spoiled. Within a 30-minute drive, you can explore a collection of breathtaking national parks, including Girraween, Sundown, Bald Rock, and Boonoo Boonoo. Expect dramatic granite boulders, rare wildflowers, and native wildlife unique to this high-altitude region. The Granite Belt is one of the few places in Queensland to enjoy four distinct seasons: Autumn & Winter: Think crisp air, morning frosts, roaring fires, and the occasional snowfall. Spring & Summer: Warm days with beautiful fruit tree blossoms, milder temperatures, and lower humidity than the coast—perfect for outdoor adventures. There’s always something happening here: Apple & Grape Harvest Festival – Feb/March (biennial) Snowflakes in Stanthorpe – A winter celebration (every two years) Australian Small Winemakers Show – October annually Granite Belt Art & Craft Trail (Open Studios) – Held in spring Plus the Friday Farmers Market bursting with fresh local produce, preserves, and handmade goods. Whether you're sipping wine by a cellar door, hiking among boulders, or tasting just-picked fruit, this is a region of colour, contrast and connection—with something to offer in every season.