You wouldn’t think it was winter, walking around the garden today with little Bonnie. Some beautiful New Zealand flora and fauna on show. Such a treat to have so many beautiful flowers and plants on show. 🌺 Growing up in the northern hemisphere there were no flowers in winter, all the trees were deciduous, so no leaves. 🍂 Aotearoa has an abundance of flowers on show in winter, such a joyful place to be all year round. Especially when you have the cutest dog in the world mooching through the undergrowth 😂. She’s so special, and deaf! If you lose sight of her she can’t hear when you call her name. So I’m often looking for her through the greenery. I love the way her colours pop against the green of nature 😍 Which photo is your favourite? ❤️. #flowers #dogs #garden #Venue #manawatu #dogsofinstagram #flowersofinstagram #green #nature #naturephotography
Doggo’s!! And the first tulip of the season. #winter yes really. #love these days. #manawatu #dog #dogsofinstagram #pets #historic
A lovely morning with a great bunch of women. #painting #watercolours #candles #candlesofinstagram #timeout #craft #manawatu #palmyproud #palmy #candlemaking
An iconic building. A beautiful big garden with large open spaces. A nearby stream and farm buildings for photographs. An oak tree planted long, long ago to say your ‘I do’s’ under. Lots of flowers and large trees. Only the sound of countryside not traffic. Bespoke and crafted to fit your requirements. Intimate and peaceful. Quality Accommodation. Stunning views of the Ranges. Yes we have it all and more. What are you waiting for? #wedding #manawatu #venue #gardenvenue #weddingvenue #weddinginspiration #accommodation #nz #historicbuilding #family
Four beds made, rooms cleaned and house looking spick and span ready for the next visitors! #bnb #airbnb #accommodation #historichomes #gardenvenue #manawatu #nz #tidy #decor #lovelife
You’ll know I love a good sunrise aye!! Marmalade and I had a ‘moment’ - so precious 🐈⬛ #catsofinstagram #sunrise #sunriselover #homestead #countrylife #trees #clouds
A freakin amazing time spent with so many amazing women. So blessed to be running retreats with Maddie from @_homeofheart_ Such great feedback from everyone ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ #retreats #wellbeing #manawatu #love
Have you ever shown the ‘real’ you? The honest no frills, just as you got out of bed you?
You should try it! We’ve been awake for an hour. The dogs have had breakfast and then Ive had a quick call to my sister and her family in the Uk. I never wear make-up anyway, but it just made me think how many of us show our true selves on social media? How many of us feel we need to only show our ‘best’ side or take 50 million photos before choosing the best one!! It’s ridiculous really when you think about it. We’re living in a false world, with fake stories all around us and I just thought it was worth showing you the no nonsense photo, the natural no filter photo and our furry friends all looking a bit bleary eyed 🥰🤣 #nofilter #naturalvibes #furryfriends #dogs #cats #justwokeup #manawatu #nz #lovelife #livelife #thisisme #animals
A first for me. ‘Painting’ the cake with buttercream using palette knives. So happy to create this lemon and passion fruit cake for a truly amazing lady. #manawatu #cake #cakedesign #birthdaycake
#marriage is more than ‘a piece of paper’. Hell yes!! #forever #wedding #love #manawatu #celebrant #nz
Bonnie has never been to the beach before (due to being a mum in a puppy mill) so we have her her first visit to the sea, yes she loved it. 🥰blessed. #dogs #dogsofinstagram #uncaged #free #sea #seaside #kingcharlesspaniel
Just sitting down to answer a few messages and the pair of them come and find me. It’s lovely isn’t it!? Can’t beat doggie friends. 🐶 #dogs #dogsofinstagram #doglover #dogtimeisthebesttime🐕🐾 #love #mansbestfriend
If you’re feeling in need of some R&R, flick me a message and book yourself in to one of our beautiful queen rooms. Comfy as beds, beautiful surroundings, dinner and breakfast preorders taken. NZ original homestead 136 years in the making 🌼 #accommodation #bednbreakfast #bedandbreakfast #nz #retreat #rest #nightaway #starrynight #restore #greatfood
Did you know Hewitts Homestead was built in 1888? Making it one of the oldest buildings in the Manawatu. It’s been beautifully renovated, keeping many of its original features. The garden is a mixture of old and new and has the feel of an old English Garden with some country elegance and it has amazing views. But one of the best things about this place is…. It’s a hidden gem so not many people know about it. ❤️. #countrygarden #hiddengem #manawatu #weddings #weddinginspiration #weddingvenue #celebrant #accommodation
Love this boy to bits. 🥰🥰🥰🥰 #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogslife #nz #animals #pets
Be at one with nature. 🌳🪵🍁🌸 #photography #celebrant #gardendesign #relaxtime #relax #love #gardens #palmy #gardenvenue #retreats #retreatsforwomen #Retreat2024
Beautiful sunrise this morning. It usually comes with a cold start but that’s ok! Love seeing the changing colours 🌅🌞 #photography #celebrant #gardendesign #relaxtime #relax #weddingday #gardens #manawatu #palmy #garden #palmerstonnorth #gardenvenue #weddingvenue #sunrise
Said goodbye to some really awesome guests that have now become amazing friends. So happy we could make life better for you. #dreams #lifegoals #venue #accommodation #nz #manawatu #wedding #friends
I’m sure you know by now that I love a good sunrise and sunset. There’s just something so deep about witnessing them. I’ve been up for a while finishing a few important tasks for the coming weekend retreat, Ive walked the dogs and listened to music. Whiro has passed (thankfully) and today is a new day. Make sure it’s a great one. 🥰🌸. #maramataka #sunrise #beautifulday #newzealandlife