A bumper harvest this year with a yield of 300kg of mixed olives; leccino, frantoia and cellina di nardo This is the second year we combined the pick with our neighbour's grove of 60 trees. I was delighted that we reaped 120kg from our few trees...the reason perhaps is that we didn't prune in … [Read more...] about Olive Harvest……
Journal
A memorable stay….
In 2018 when I opened the doors to Rowley Homestead my aim was to offer a premium and personalised guest experience in a home away from home country setting. Initially, the homestead was available for exclusive use /single party bookings, but after the pandemic I was forced to re-think the … [Read more...] about A memorable stay….
A family wedding
In January my son Dylan married his long-time sweetheart, Becca in a stunning marquee wedding in the park here at Rowley Estate. It was the first ever wedding I've hosted on the property so it meant a lot that it was a family occasion and a proud moment too, to showcase the property in its summer … [Read more...] about A family wedding
In the quiet of winter….………..
This winter I’m staying put in Blenheim. Close friends have a hard time believing this as every year in June I’ve usually left town; either on a road trip, a city fix, or an escape to the sun. As much as I love living in this magnificent region, changing it up is essential for a fresh mindset and … [Read more...] about In the quiet of winter….………..
Winter’s arrival………
Our first frost rolled in over night, confirming the onset of winter. White crunchy lawn and ice coated windscreen. Chilly❄️ Today was crisp, still, a brilliant blue sky day - Marlborough winter at its best. The woodburner has been pumping too for the past few weeks as guests have come and gone - … [Read more...] about Winter’s arrival………
Hydrangeas………
When I was a child in England, my great nana grew a plethora of antique hydrangeas around her front door. I remember them vividly, antique blues and pinks - masses of them. The imagery has stayed with me. And who knew later in life that I'd be enamoured with all varieties of hydrangeas and their … [Read more...] about Hydrangeas………