Bed, Bath and Bubbles

Relaxation & Rejuvenation Retreat

Winter Warmer Escape

Gourmet Retreat - Decadent Dinner for 2

Now updated and extended until the end of September, 2011

Bed, Bath and Bubbles

The ultimate romantic retreat. Immerse yourself in the luxury of your own private outdoor claw foot bath, with a limitless supply of piping hot water; pamper yourself with products from Living Nature; lie back and gaze at the beautiful night skies untainted by light pollution; wander the 5 acres of sub-tropical gardens and explore the 150 acre organic farm; kayak downstream to a deserted beach - or bask in the bliss of doing absolutely nothing. This popular package from last winter has been updated for the 2011 season.

“…..a place of absolute blessed escape…” NZ Herald on Sunday

Package includes over $80 worth of Living Nature skin care products, candles, bubbles for the bath and glass and late check out where available.

Cost for a couple:

2 night special = $600

Package includes

• 2 nights boutique accommodation in your self-contained cottage with cotton linen, cosy throws, feather duvets and pillows and super-king or king bed
• Bath and Bubbles Pamper Pack including bottle of bubbly, candles, aromatherapy bath sachet and over $80 worth of Living Nature Products.
• Your own private al fresco claw foot bath with limitless hot water on tap, or indoor Spa Bath (The Lodge)
• Late check out at midday (confirm when booking)
• 5 acres of secluded riverfront sub-tropical gardens
• 150 acres of organic pasture, native bush and walks bordering the Takou River
• Free use of kayaks, canoes & fishing rods – Takou Bay beach just a short paddle downstream
• Complimentary tea, coffee, flowers and magazines in your cottage
• Complimentary toiletries from Ecostore.

Choose from Magic Cottage - the ultimate romantic retreat, voted one of the Top Ten Luxury Lodges in New Zealand by XtraMSN; or River and Summer Cottages – cosy 2 bedroom cottages with wood fires, built with environmental sensitivity and set amidst stunning gardens, a minutes walk from the river bank. Each cottage has its own private romantic alfresco claw foot bath. The Lodge, with its cathedral ceilings, woodfire and uninterrupted views, is designed for relaxation and comes with its own rejuvenating indoor spa bath and spacious contemporary en suite bathroom. And finally, our most recently converted accommodation, The Shearers’ Cottage with its secluded al fresco bath, cosy fire and spacious interior.

Relaxation & Rejuvenation Retreat

The ultimate in relaxation and indulgence! Allow yourself to be pampered by our leading massage therapist in the comfort and privacy of your own cottage. Relax and rejuvenate while being massaged on the deck of your cottage with the river flowing by or snuggled in front of a cosy wood fire. Our massage therapist has over 25 years experience and offers an indulgent range of relaxing, deep tissue and healing massage. Complete your retreat, and banish the winter blues by slipping into your own private al fresco claw foot bath or relaxing spa bath.

This retreat is a wonderful opportunity to experience our newly introduced and popular massage treatments.

Cost per Couple:

2 night special = $700

Package Includes:

• 2 nights boutique accommodation for a couple in your own self-contained cottage with cotton linen, cosy throws, feather duvets and Super King or King bed
• 1 x 1hr relaxing or therapeutic massage per person (2 x 1 hr massages in total) OR
• 1 x 2 hr massage for 1 person
• Your own private romantic alfresco claw foot bath or relaxing indoor spa bath
• 5 acres of secluded riverfront sub-tropical gardens
• 150 acres of organic pasture, native bush and walks bordering the Takou River
• Free use of kayaks, canoes & fishing rods – Takou Bay beach just a short paddle downstream
• Complimentary tea, coffee, flowers, candles and magazines in your cottage
• Complimentary Toiletries from Ecostore

Winter Warmer Escape

Arrive to the smell of freshly baked bread and homemade organic soup, sit in front of your cosy wood fire with a glass of wine and let the stresses of the week melt away. When all you want to do is hide away and relax, the Winter Warmer Escape lets you do just that - in the privacy of your own cottage and with the minimum of effort. And when you’ve finished dinner why not relax further with a soak in your own private steaming hot bath…

Package includes Homemade Organic Soup ready to warm and serve; freshly baked bread and bottle of New Zealand wine

Cost per couple

2 night special = $580

Package includes

• 2 nights boutique accommodation in your self-contained cottage with cotton linen, cosy throws, feather duvets and pillows and Super King or King bed
• Homemade organic soup read to warm on your arrival with freshly homemade organic bread and a bottle of New Zealand wine to enjoy with your meal
• Roaring fire awaiting your arrival – (available in River & Summer Cottages, The Shearers’ Cottage and The Lodge)
• Luxury indoor spa bath (The Lodge) or romantic alfresco claw foot bath (Magic, River or Summer Cottages) and sunken al fresco bath (the Shearers' Cottage) perched on your own private deck with limitless hot water and complimentary toiletries from ‘Ecostore’
• Complimentary candles, flowers and magazines in your cottage
• 5 acres of secluded river front sub-tropical gardens
• 150 acres of organic pasture, native bush and walks bordering the Takou River
• Free use of kayaks, canoes and fishing rods, and the beautiful deserted sandy beaches of Takou Bay a short paddle downstream

Specially created to celebrate the installation of cosy wood fires in The Lodge, River, Summer and The Shearers’ Cottages.

Gourmet Retreat – Decadent Dinner for 2

Indulge in a delicious gourmet dinner for 2 in the intimacy of your own private cottage. When you want to enjoy professionally prepared gourmet food but without the effort of heading to a restaurant, this is the experience for you. Treat yourselves to a mouthwatering 2 or 3 course meal created by Anita from “Neat Eats Catering” in the relaxed setting of your private cottage, snuggled up in front of a roaring fire.

Let us tempt you…

Antipasto Platter Featuring

local Northland cheese; delicatessen meat selection; freshly smoked fish pate; olives, chutney, pickle, pesto, vegetable crudities, freshly baked breads & crostini;

Your Choice of Main Course

Scotch/Eye fillet finished to your liking or
Salmon Filet finished Asian style or topped with a fresh herb crust or
Lamb cutlets/lamb racks finished to medium rare served with a roasted garlic aioli or
Cauliflower & Broccoli Gratin - (Blanched & drizzled with rich cheese sauce bake) or
Egg Plant stack - Grilled egg plant, tomato, herbs, topped with fresh mozzarella melt

And your choice of 2 accompanying side dishes

Whole green beans tossed with sun dried tomatoes & olive oil
An assortment of baby potatoes & Peru Peru (Maori Potatoes) drizzled with a chunky herb butter (Warm) or
Baby Peru Peru potatoes salad with creamy dressing (Cold)
Orzo pasta salad - Rozzini pasta, capsicum, red onion, pine nuts olive oil & seeds
Roasted winter vegetable salad - Eggplant, capsicum, zucchini, red onion, kumara tossed with garlic & herbs

Followed by a choice of deliciously decadent desserts

Platter of seasonal bite sized fruit served with a Mascarpone & passionfruit cream dip
Homemade cheesecake or Pavlova with assorted toppings
Sticky date and walnut pudding with custard & cream
Decadent chocolate brownie drizzled with chocolate ganache

Menu options can be tailored to suit individual requirements

2 course option includes either Starter & Main Course or Main Course & Dessert

Cost per couple

Gourmet Retreat (2 courses) = $680

Gourmet Retreat (3 courses) = $720

Package includes

• 2 nights boutique accommodation in a fully self-contained cottage with cotton linen, feather duvets, cosy throws and Super King or King bed
• Decadent Gourmet Dinner for two (2 or 3 courses) provided in the comfort and privacy of your cottage
• Free use of kayaks, canoes and fishing rods with the deserted sandy beaches of Takou Bay a short paddle downstream
• 5 acres of secluded sub-tropical gardens to wander
• 150 acres of certified organic pasture, native bush and riverside walkways bordering the Takou River
• Complimentary toiletries, candles, fresh flowers and magazines in your cottage
• Your own private alfresco claw foot bath or indoor spa bath

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