Seven years ago, a friend and I took a two week trip to India and Nepal. I still can feel the vibrancy of India, almost smell the heat of the sun, and hear the bustle of this dynamic place. India to me was a place of outward experience – a sensory delight and overload. Nepal […]
Month: April 2015
All that matters….
We came home to this award last week. “Congratulations, we are delighted to present you with this Award of Excellence for your guest review awards for 2014! We are proud to honour you with this accolade – an appreciation for providing the best possible experience for your guests. As one of our most valued partners, […]
My getaway
This is my favorite local getaway – Wai-iti Beach. We’ve celebrated Rod’s birthday here, our good friend Randy’s and now our friend’s Son’s. It’s about 40 minutes north of here and just feels like a vacation once you arrive. The cabins/bachs are perfectly appointed, and the sea is the main attraction. I went for a […]
Far from Home
Come Fly With Me Share a story about the furthest you’ve ever travelled from home. While the vast majority of our guests come from New Zealand and Australia, we do welcome many travellers from Europe, North America and Asia. We’ve had guests from Italy, Germany, France, Denmark, China, US, Canada, England, Scotland, Ireland, Switzerland, New […]
Last supper
Eat, drink and be merry… …for tomorrow we die. The world is ending tomorrow! Tell us about your last dinner — the food, your dining companions, the setting, the conversation. There are many people in my life who live far away, or whom we’ve lost that I’d love to have dinner with… -nice garden dinner […]
Character
Free To Be Me What’s the character trait you admire the most about yourself? Optimism – I think overall, this trait has allowed me to answer ‘why not,’ when others come up with vasts lists of why. Why something can’t happen, why it’s too hard, why it won’t work, why it’s too far, why they […]
With thanks…
Thank You The internet is full of rants. Help tip the balance: today, simply be thankful for something (or someone). There are so many people who have contributed to the making of this House. Our families with love and financial backing, our friends who understand when we say ‘we can’t’ due to a check in […]