Episode 15 - Will Abbott on how he turned a Homestead into a Hotel

The Homestead on Mount William Station, Willaura (Vic), is like the many magnificent old-world Homesteads dotted around the Western District of Victoria. Many have become burdens to their owners because of the expense of upkeep; they are pretty much money pits. Will Abbott and his three siblings had a unique succession outcome, which saw Will end up with the Homestead. So, what do you do when you own a prominent slice of Pastoral history? You turn it into a Hotel. And what a magnificent Hotel it is. A banker by trade, Will outlined how his left field venture came to fruition and what his future plans are. It’s a great listen, and if you are looking for a getaway treat, I can thoroughly recommend Mt William Station. Enjoy. End of message.Our sponsors are The Farmers Club, which is a free and subscription-based email newsletter chock for Farming and Ag news, info and stories. It comes out 6 mornings a week at 5 am Eastern. Go to www.thefarmersclub.com.au and sign up for free.Our co-sponsor is our sister business Farm Tender, which is an online buying and selling marketplace for Farmers and associated Ag businesses. Go to www.farmtender.com.au for more.