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
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Garden Party @ Rowley………..
It was a great thrill to host our very first garden party last week in conjunction with the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce....wrapping up the year with the final Business After 5 function for 2018. The timing was ideal as it officially launched our first season as luxury accommodation in … [Read more...] about Garden Party @ Rowley………..
Cycling in wine country…….
A bike tour is a terrific way to capture the magnificent scenery of Marlborough and create your own wine tasting adventure in the Wairau Valley wine region, not to mention the freedom of being outdoors and close to nature...so uplifting for the soul! Earlier this year Explore Marlborough invited … [Read more...] about Cycling in wine country…….
The renovation……
I arrived in the South Island from Waiheke Island on 1 May 17, energised and ready to embrace a new property and rural lifestyle in Marlborough. I'd secured to rent, a pretty villa overlooking the marina in Picton whilst waiting for settlement of the Rowley property and it allowed me time to … [Read more...] about The renovation……
Walking The Queen Charlotte…….
The Queen Charlotte Track is regarded as one of New Zealand's classic walkways. The 70km track stretches along a unique and diverse coast line from Ship Cove to Anakiwa with breath taking views from the ridge line and the sparkling waters of the Kenepuru and Marlborough Sounds below. The … [Read more...] about Walking The Queen Charlotte…….
Harvest…
Harvest is on in Blenheim. In wine speak they call it 'vintage' meaning wine that is primarily grown and produced from the same year. The town is abuzz with people; seasonal workers,traffic and heavy weight machinery passing through town on a daily basis. The rumble of harvest machinery is a … [Read more...] about Harvest…