Hewitts Homestead
An original New Zealand Homestead built in 1888.
Accommodation
In need of a weekend away with your partner or somewhere to stay for work? Quality and affordable boutique accommodation. Queen or single. Queen room overlooks the extensive garden and woodland area. Single room overlooks the front lawn, horse paddocks and majestic Ruahine Ranges.
Venue
Suitable for garden weddings, birthdays, get togethers, wellness retreats or small work functions. We have a number of options available, packages, bespoke and on application basis. Contact us below. We are already taking bookings for 2022 so don’t delay, ask us today!
Celebrant
A ceremony full of rituals
If you already have your venue organised and need a qualified, experienced and professional officiant then look no further. Vanessa has performed many weddings both here at Hewitts Homestead and in many locations around the wider Manawatu. She is a registrar celebrant which enables her to perform official Registry weddings on behalf of BDM as well as provide bespoke weddings. Having wonderful revues from clients she is a popular choice.
Wellness
Wellness Sessions:
Experience mindfulness and Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing/walking) in a one hour session to help you relax and restore. The sessions are aimed at providing you will some skills that you can use every day. Solo, couple and team sessions are available. We welcome beginners and experienced alike. Book a session for a friend or loved one and help them on their road to de-stressing. We also hold wellbeing workshops, contact us to sign up for the next one.
About Us
Phil and Vanessa Taylor.
Husband and wife dream team. (Well we like to think so 🙂 )
Once at the end of the road, drive slowly on to Jareha Farm and take the drive to the right of the purple camp Kilsby sign, when it forks at the top of the hill (approx 100m) go left towards the metal gates. The homestead is behind the trees.
Credit to Tony Elkin Photography for Milky Way photo above