Personal Training

The personal trainer can come to your villa or to the gymnasium and plan your training according to your needs.

Extra mile

Extra mile
If you have had a long journey and need collecting from the airport just let us know and we will be more than happy to arrange your pick up and drop off. Or do you have a special event or a shopping excursion - why not make your life easier? Our drivers discrete and very helpful and can drive you wherever you wish to go.

Beverages

On offer is a wide range of beverages from champagne to Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir to Craft Beers and Ciders, Please request our full beverage list to make your selection.

Art Classes

Traveling to your villa, local acclaimed artist will teach you skills in capturing your favorite view or special memory. Working with pencil, charcoal or pastels, let your creativity sing. We are happy to post your art piece home or package it for you to take on your travels. Price also includes your own beautiful gift box of art supplies to keep.

Corporate Events

 All kinds of outdoor activities can be staged around the property, all tailored to your specific requirements. Simply contact us to find out more, and let us help you plan your event.

Private Chef

With advanced notice, you can hire your own personal chef for a special meal or for your entire stay, providing you with choices of a 3 course restaurant presented menu or alternatively a casual grazing style menu where each course is placed in the middle of the table and invites you to pass the dishes around. Menus are crafted with seasonal inspiration and any dietary and special craving requests made in advance. 

We Create, You Serve

For a farm to table experience that won’t compromise your privacy, the award winning chef will create a morning riser breakfast menu, a superb picnic lunch and a gourmet 3 course dinner based on our THE philosophy and any dietaries or special cravings communicated in advance.

The meal will be delivered to your villa with easy to follow instructions for final heating, serving and presentation allowing you to simply complete the finishing touches before enjoying some of the finest cuisine.
 

Cooking Class

Refine your culinary skills at a hands-on private cookery class with our award winning chef. Specifically tailored to your interests, it includes recipes, an apron as a keepsake, a chilled beverage and tasty morsels to take for your personal enjoyment in your villa.

Kayaking

Tailored to guest’s fitness and weather conditions, your personal guide will guide you.

Nature Cruising

Please enquire for available activities..

Nature Tour

Please enquire for available activities.

Farm Activities

Enjoy the countryside and the nature activities can be arranged.

Farm Tours

Local Farm and countryside visits can be arranged.

Mountain biking

PLEASE ASK FOR DETAILS AND YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

Wine and Heritage

Your knowledgeable guide will show you a tantalising taste of the Banks Peninsula, including Barry’s Bay cheese factory, wine tasting at French Peak vineyard, lunch at Bully Hayes restaurant, followed by a visit to Okains Bay Maori and Pioneer Museum where you can see the waka (war canoes) used annually on Waitangi Day and finishing with a picnic afternoon tea at Okains Bay beach. You journey home takes you along the scenic summit road and your guide will tell the stories of the volcanic and fascinating history of the region.

Jet Service

Skip the queue and fly straight into the Airport. We can offer a variety of services ranging from VIP handling, limousine service, hangar service, rental cars, taxi, and helicopter transfers.

Helicopter Scenic Flights

There many different options, from a lunch excursion to a vineyard to a full day alpine tour of the mountains. Your Personal Guide a friendly and knowledgeable guide is yours for the day. Explore region within the day’s journey

4WD Quad Bike Adventure

Enjoy an off road adventure on allterrain 4WD bikes over farm tracks and open paddocks. Fully guided on tracks which take in the dramatic farm landscapes, we offer trails to suit both beginner and experienced riders.

Clay Shooting

Clay-shooting tests the reflexes like no other sport. What better place to enjoy a shoot than in one of the farms valleys, led by one of Canterbury’s most experienced gun club instructors.

Concierge

Please make use of our concierge service that can help you with every travel, lifestyle and leisure need that you do not have the time to organise yourself. Offering a highly personalised service that will preempt your every need. VIP service - be the first to try the hot new restaurant or club with the best seat in the house, have access to exclusive hospitality at a premier sporting or music event, or have holiday camps or personal sports coaching arranged for your children or lifestyle courses for yourselves.

Whatever it may be, we will use our little black books of contacts and insider knowledge to make it happen.

Weddings & Occasions

If you’re looking for an unforgettable location for your wedding, this property has all the right qualities for a unique day. We can offer a choice of venues We can create a bespoke package for your wedding, allowing you to do as much or as little decision-making as you like. Simply contact us to discuss your plans.

If you have a special occasion to organise, this could well be the perfect place to stage it. Whether it’s a family affair or a bigger group booking, with five unique properties on the farm, the accommodation configurations can be customised to suit your party. Please contact us and let us help you plan your perfect celebration.