A space that welcomes creatives who need time for rest and renewal.

It’s a stay that's brimming with nostalgia and vintage charm, an eclectic space where guests can find solace and inspiration in its joyful interiors.

The Sunday School has been renovated with an eco conscious philosophy. Designed by Architect Barry Rusden in the 1980's as a Church with a modest black corrugated iron exterior houses a beautifully restored and considered interior.

Original concrete floors are a perfect foil for the earthy pink and terracotta interior palette The generous spaces, high stud and large windows create a very relaxing light filled and airy atmosphere. The handmade Matakana clay hexagonal terracotta tiled shower has beautiful exposed copper plumbing. The Queen size bed is made with 100% linen sheets and pure wool duvet.

The Sunday School also has a dressing room and a study with a work desk and a day bed. The kitchen has been designed in line with the Beautility philosophy we are fans of: utility combined with beauty.

The living space has a vintage oak dining table, a wood burning fireplace and huge comfy velvet Chesterfield sofa and chairs to relax in. A large deck to the North West with outdoor dining table looks out over a wild field and the Waima river.

A world away from the hustle and bustle of everyday city life, it's a place that bestows a sense of clarity. A place where, rather than rushing through the hours of the day, you're soaking in every moment for all it's worth.

This dreamy and highly romantic getaway sits on the outskirts of a tiny historic Northland village. Set in nature on the banks of the Waima river and well off the beaten track. The stylish interior has a luxurious tent bedroom with pure linen bedding, a library, a record player and multiple lounging areas, and has been designed for complete relaxation.

An experience of a lifetime.

The Warehouse is a 130 sq m open plan space. We've captured the camping vibe of the retreat we run just up the road and bought it inside and added another level of comfort.

There are no curtains to obstruct your connection with the trees and sky outside. The romantic tent bedroom can be fully enclosed to provide privacy. There are several different nooks - the mid-century style library, three comfortable lounge areas including a huge green velvet sofa, a record player with a vinyl collection, a very basic kitchenette made from recycled Kauri, and a dining area featuring a huge recycled Kauri dining table. This place really lends itself to platter and picnic style meals.

The space features many vintage treasures collected over years. A wonderful space for fans of vintage, textiles and colour.

Combine The Sunday School and The Warehouse and you have The Retreat. The bunkroom as big double doors leading into both ends and the retreat becomes a connected and communal space. When its not being used as a retreat the bunkroom creates a sound /privacy buffer between the two appartments. It can sleep up to 12 guests.