It’s that magical time of year again, the pōhutukawa are blooming, the air is filled with the scent of summer, and here at Vineyard Cottages, the vines are basking under…
If there’s one scent that signals summer in Kumeu, it’s strawberries—sun-warmed, ruby-red, and bursting with juicy sweetness. At Vineyard Cottages, strawberries are more than a seasonal treat. They’re a celebration…
🎯 Archery in the Vines — Where Wine Meets Aim(ish) Picture this: the sun’s shining, the vines are glowing, and you’re standing in the middle of Kumeu with a bow…
Spring at Vineyard Cottages is a love affair I fall into every single year. Just when I have convinced myself that winter log fires, mulled wine, and hot tubs are…
A Garden of Thyme: The Scent and Soul of Vineyard Cottages If you’ve ever wandered through the gardens at Vineyard Cottages in Waimauku, you’ve likely caught the earthy, floral scent…
A Winter Warmer: Mulled Pimm’s Cup at Vineyard Cottages There’s something magical about a winter’s evening at Vineyard Cottages. The crisp night air, the scent of woodsmoke drifting from the…
August is one of our favourite months in the garden – a time of quiet excitement, muddy boots, and muddy dogs (let’s be honest). The days are still brisk, but…
The Muriwai gannets keep coming back year after year because Muriwai provides everything they need to successfully breed, raise their chicks, and thrive. Perched on the windswept cliffs at Otakamiro…
There’s something about mint that makes people smile. It’s the uplifting scent that lingers on your fingertips after brushing past a plant in the garden, the zingy note in a…
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