Learn How to Design, Host and Grow a Eco-Stay
Learn how to create, brand, and manage a successful eco stay — from concept to guest review.
Whether you’re building from scratch or refining your current listing, this course walks you through the Greensteading approach to hosting — blending soulful design with strategic insight.
Taught by Mel Chamberlain, founder of GumnutCo and Superhost of multiple high-performing properties in Central Gippsland, this course draws from real experience in designing, marketing, and managing eco-conscious stays that consistently outperform the market.
From brand clarity to guest experience, you’ll learn what truly makes a listing stand out — and how to create one that feels just as good to run as it does to stay in.
- Define your eco-brand identity and values
- Style and furnish your stay with intention
- Select inclusions that elevate the guest experience
- Capture compelling photography that tells your story
- Write listings that attract your ideal guest
- Price confidently using seasonal and pacing strategies
- List across multiple booking platforms with synced calendars
- Set up systems for smooth, low-stress management
- Understand occupancy patterns and revenue opportunities
- Deliver excellent guest communication and hospitality
- Path to get started today
- Collect and leverage reviews to build trust
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Create Your Eco Stay in Eight Steps
Practical, beautiful, and purpose-led — these eight steps guide you from intention to implementation using the Greensteading approach to hosting.
Clarify your values and vision.
Get clear on what you want your eco stay to represent and how it supports the life you’re creating.
Build a look and feel that fits the local market.
Create a strong visual identity, story, and guest experience that reflects your values and stands out.
Design a space that feels good.
Furnish and decorate your stay for comfort, flow, and visual appeal using natural, timeless materials.
Choose thoughtful, useful extras.
Select eco-friendly guest items that elevate their stay and express care, not clutter.
Capture the essence of your stay.
We show you how to stage and shoot compelling photos and craft a listing description that sells — clearly communicating the experience you’ve created.
Understand pricing, pacing, and performance.
Learn how to set competitive rates, apply seasonal pricing strategies, and analyse your booking window to stay ahead of the market.
Simplify your backend with ease.
We’ll help you sync your calendars, automate messaging, and create workflows across platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com and others — so you stay organised and responsive without the overwhelm.
Deliver memorable stays and earn glowing reviews.
From communication scripts to hospitality rituals, this final step shows you how to manage guest relations with care, create magic in every stay, and build a reputation that grows your business.
Launch your soulful eco stay the Greensteading way — create a space that welcomes, nurtures, and inspires.
Before You Enrol: FAQs
No. This course is ideal whether you already own a property, are in the planning phase, or are still dreaming. It helps you build your concept and develop a clear plan to bring your eco stay to life.
We can’t guarantee more bookings however you will learn how to style, price, and position your stay to connect deeply with guests. We cover marketing, photography, platform optimisation, and creating unforgettable experiences that encourage repeat bookings and five-star reviews.
We focus on real, achievable eco practices like composting, rainwater use, solar integration, zero-waste swaps, and sourcing local. These aren’t just good for the planet—they’re exactly the kind of values that guests love.
Absolutely. We guide you step-by-step through everything from creating your listing to your first guest check-in. Whether you’re new or refining an existing space, you’ll walk away with clarity and confidence.
Yes. We teach dynamic pricing basics, understanding booking windows, pacing, and occupancy strategies—taught by a GumnutCo Superhost who outperforms the local market.
You can book a personalised 1:1 consulting call or coaching session. This is a great way to get tailored guidance for your specific property or plan from our founder, a qualified life coach and experienced host.
Yes! You’re welcome to book a stay at Banjos Cabin Gippsland or Gumnut Cottage Gippsland to experience a Greenstead-style eco stay in action. Many of our guests comments on finding it inspiring and clarifying.
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Customer Reviews
Mel is one of the kindest and most thoughtful people we’ve ever met. Highly recommend.
Would recommend to anyone 😊.
Mel’s fast and kind responses were much appreciated. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience.
I can’t recommend Mel enough! She seriously went above and beyond. If anyone else is considering this .. go for it!