This time last week we were in the middle of a blizzard, with five inches of snow and a power cut to boot. No sooner had we dug out the torches, candles and non electric kettle, the power came back on! The snow was lovely fluffy stuff, that squeaked underfoot and settled beautifully on the [...]

Our vegetable garden is looking good for winter with just the garlic waiting to to be planted. We have purple sprouting broccoli almost ready for harvesting although we have been sneaking a few shoots early – makes delicious pasta e broccoli with anchovy, garlic and breadcrumbs. It will be even more delicious when the purple [...]

We have been having a long dry spell (read drought!), the rivers are low and all the shrubs and trees around the lodge are stressed for lack of water. Finally we have had some rain, the sun has come out and the birds are celebrating! Fledglings are starting to leave the nest and learn to [...]

“Loveliest sunset after quarter of an hour” WH Auden We have been seeing some wonderful winter skies over Korimako Lodge – great sunsets with colours dancing across the sky. As the sun sets it’s final burst of color is followed by clear crisp nights which show off the moon, stars and planets of our southern skies to [...]

The Winter Solstice was on June 21, the days will only get longer as the count down to summer begins. We went to a Solstice party in Murchison – a great way to lift our winter spirits, eat warming winter food and drink some mulled wine! Talking of delicious food – this perfect field mushroom [...]