Using love, Zen and exotic timbers, Carla and Willem van de Veen have handcraftedan Eco-friendly Gaudi-esque eyrie with three highly unusual suites, with alfresco privatepebble-skinned spa baths. Enjoy the music-filled courtyard, the cushion-filled turret with 360 degree views of Pacific Bays and beautiful hill country. A 30 minute walk has you in Homunga Bay: edged by soaring gullies and ancient Pohutukawa trees, with a waterfall spilling onto yellow sand. The couple grows fresh vegetables and herbs and the finest game on the 100 hectare property."Manawa Ridge" is definitely one of New Zealand's little luxuries.
