From the discreet, comfortable luxury of your country estate on the Kapiti coast hub you can choose to venture next door to Wellington or enjoy the features of the west coast of the lower North Island…or just stay in and indulge. Green gates open to an ambience of timeless New Zealand hospitality with quietly assured international style. “Your” country estate is a balance between gracious and simple civility that make this a place that feels right. Lawns lead to secret water gardens and heated pool with places to pause and reflect against a backdrop of birdlife. At night extensive lighting allows for magical tranquillity and wander the Nikau forest to the hot tub or continue up to helipad to enjoy Southern constellations.

Owners welcomes each guest making time for them to catch their breath with a drink and introductions as new relationships form…and then help them to settle into “their” estate. Pre-dinner Prosecco with artisan canapés is when guests mingle and along with the hosts swap those travel memories, local must-see-places, and listen to each other about life in general. The hosts engage their passion for fine living, curiosity, science and culture. Guests often comment that they feel transported into a different world and are reluctant to actually leave at the owner/hosts parting salutation of arrivederci and Haere rā. Relish your relationships; relax your body; exercise your curiosity in nature, golf, culture and epicurean passion…escape to “your” charming estate.

Six private suites envelop guests in warm spacious indulgence with plenty of other shared social areas to tarry a while or regard as your own area for animated private conversations. Suites spill over into balconies and terraces in a lodge that is extensive yet intimate. Four are in the main building with two more nestled into the surrounding bush – a wonderful destination for those seeking the ultimate in privacy and relaxation. They are individually appointed with their own character, their own outlooks but consistent in their silence, full features and attention to detail.