It’s true what they say about ‘the house finding you’. Rowley Homestead found me. At the time I was living on Waiheke Island over-looking the ocean in Onetangi. It was heavenly but deep down I still hadn’t found what I was looking for. The South Island wasn’t remotely on my radar either until … [Read more...] about Staying here…..
Marlborough food and wine
Walnut harvest………
Walnut harvest typically arrives on the dot during the last week of March and lasts for around 6 weeks through mid May. Eight vintage trees line the northern boundary providing a large canopy of shade in summer and way too many leaves to round up during winter. However, at over 100 … [Read more...] about Walnut harvest………
A truffle dégustation…….
The dining room was beautifully styled and the fire stoked as 24 guests arrived at Rowley Homestead for an evening of fine dining and Marlborough wine....a mid winter truffle dégustation matched with the stunning wines from Two Rivers. Tickets were snapped up fairly quickly for this special mid … [Read more...] about A truffle dégustation…….
NZ Herald Review….’Room Check’
This week Rowley Estate Homestead featured in the New Zealand Herald Travel section. Journalist, Kim Knight did a 'room check'....here's what she said and how we measured … [Read more...] about NZ Herald Review….’Room Check’
Figs……glorious figs
Fresh figs first grabbed my attention in 2016 while I was living on a rural property at the bottom end of Waiheke Island. When I arrived, there were two fig trees on the hillside that were laden with figs...I hadn't actually seen figs growing before and since then I've become quite besotted with … [Read more...] about Figs……glorious figs