Capella About Us
BAILLIE LODGES
Baillie Lodges is a dynamic new company created by the partnership of James and Hayley Baillie. As founding director of P & O Australian Resorts, James was instrumental in the development and operation of many of Australia’s icon natural destinations, including Lizard Island, Cradle Mountain Lodge, Heron Island and Silky Oaks Lodge. Hayley worked for more than a decade on board the World’s best expedition ships creating guest programs to enhance guest nature and adventure experiences.
Baillie Lodges aim to develop a boutique portfolio of unique, contemporary, sustainable nature-based accommodation experiences. After extensive rebuilding, Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island has been launched as the first of the Baillie Lodges portfolio. Southern Ocean Lodge on South Australia’s Kangaroo Island will open 1 March 2008 with other exciting projects set to follow.
The company’s outstanding environmental credentials are demonstrated by past projects either within, or bordering, World Heritage listed national and marine parks.
Baillie Lodges enjoy a unique partnership with Hayley’s father, Dick Smith, entrepreneur, environmentalist, publisher, explorer and philanthropist. His passion for Australia and for preserving its natural heritage and showcasing it to the world will help guide the vision.
"Keep us posted about Kangaroo Island! We visit next year and would like to be among your first guests. We adored our stay and can't wait to be back-"
The Bullivants - UK
