Fly Fishing Expedition

Our fly fishing expedition, guided by Dave Hern, will get you :

Two nights accommodation in one of our super-king ensuite bedrooms
Sunset drinks and nibbles on the first evening
Gourmet breakfasts each morning
A full-day fishing expedition for one, with all equipment, licenses, pick up and drop off and lunch included (second guest surcharge may apply)
Dinner, to the value of $100 at St Georges Restaurant or Deliciosa Restaurant

(subject to availability)

Real value from only at $2,195 per couple

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Art feature - Robyn Fleet, Cloud Series Local Haw

Art feature - Robyn Fleet, Cloud Series

Local Hawke’s Bay artist, @robynfleetartist works mainly in oil paints and oil sticks, she is obsessed with the materiality of paint itself and what its possibilities are.

This piece is part of her Cloud Series, a collection of works inspired by an event that could possibly have changed the trajectory of her father’s (and therefore her own) life.

In 1955, Robyn’s father, Rex Fleet, a local deer culler, was traversing scrub out the back of the Ruahines when he fell and was left paralysed in a stream. Thankfully a friend was with him to walk out of the bush and raise a rescue team. It took a group of 17 men to carry him out, which at times, included having to rope him over almost perpendicular cliff faces on the way to the safety at the nearest homestead.

The Cloud Series is inspired by what Robyn imagined her father to be seeing in the skies over two days and two nights while awaiting his rescue.

Ever the artist, Robyn was able to find beauty in pain - and we are proud to host her artwork on our walls.

Welcomes look a little bit different these days.

Welcomes look a little bit different these days.

While Delta might be dictating the dress code at the moment, we thought we should remind you all what we look like under our masks.

This unwanted visitor to the country might be throwing its weight around, but we of course are taking all necessary precautions to ensure it stays well away from Hawthorne House.

Unfortunately, this does mean that when you arrive, you will not have the pleasure of seeing our bright smiles welcoming you in and we may not be able to bring your luggage into the house, but we have been spending a good amount of time practicing our smizing (smiling with our eyes), in order for you to make you feel extra welcome.

Like all accommodation, hospitality, and every other business that has been affected by this pandemic we continue to be so grateful to the many Kiwis we have and continue to host, and look forward to a long and action-packed summer.

A complimentary minibar you say?? Only the best fo

A complimentary minibar you say?? Only the best for our guests!

After a huge day of exploring the region and getting to know our wineries intimately, it is completely understandable, and in fact strongly encouraged, that when you return to Hawthorne House in between restaurant bookings, you take the time to sit down, relax and regroup.

Each of our rooms has its own verandah looking out onto our garden, so you can sit back, breathe in the fresh air, ground yourself in the greenery and press pause for a few moments.

And because you probably haven’t had enough to eat or drink (yeah right!) you will find your minibar stocked with local wines, beers and juices along with complimentary snacks including La Petite chocolates. Just to get you through to dinner of course.

You’re welcome!

They say a change is as good as a rest. We don't

They say a change is as good as a rest.

We don't know about that, but what we can confirm is that a change of scenery definitely amplifies the feeling of rest.

After many weeks in lockdown with our loved ones (Kia Kaha Auckland!), we imagine there are some couples out there that need a change of scenery, and maybe a rest.

Our sprawling gardens are food for the soul, time out from the everyday grind, and the perfect backdrop to reconnect with that person you’ve seen a lot of recently, but perhaps not really SEEN.

If you’re feeling hemmed in under lockdown, know that we are here for you as soon as you can get here - our little slice of paradise awaits.

Meet the new Hawthorne House residents. Not sure h

Meet the new Hawthorne House residents. Not sure how the Bantams managed to keep these a secret from us!!!

#bantams #springchickens #spring #chicks

There’s nothing like a wander around Napier for

There’s nothing like a wander around Napier for lifting the spirit. The Art Deco architecture is truly stunning but here are a few other sights…

#napier #napiercity #artdeco #ohidoliketobebesidetheseaside #sculpture #1920s #hawkesbay

A beautiful day here in The Bay. Chenin Blanc and

A beautiful day here in The Bay. Chenin Blanc and duck @oakestatewines What better way to start the weekend?!

#cheninblanc #confitduck #foodinthevines #spring #oakestatewines #herecomesthesun #herecomestheweekend #makeminealargeone #wine #vineyard

One day we’ll work out what to do with our ‘ru

One day we’ll work out what to do with our ‘ruin’

This is all that is left of the pump house from the Borthwick freezing works that were destroyed in the 1931 earthquake.

Possibly a project for ‘Grand Designs?

What do you think?

#blackandwhite #blackandwhitephoto #granddesigns #ruin #pumphouse #anyideas #hawkesbay

What a joy it was to be part of an exclusive wine

What a joy it was to be part of an exclusive wine tasting hosted for our guests by winemaker Kate @radburndcellars

All Radburnd wines are hand picked, hand sorted and barrel aged. Elegant, graceful yet complex, the wines are beautifully balanced and truly delicious.

At Hawthorne House we love to curate these special experiences just for you….

#radburndcellars #hawkesbaywine #drinklocal #supportlocal #redwine #whitewine #hellohawkesbay #makeminealargeone

We love to curate exceptional experiences for our

We love to curate exceptional experiences for our guests and this time we decided to join in!

Here we are enjoying a private tasting with Emma and Rod of @easthope_winegrowers wines at their stunning property in Maraekakaho.

Amazing wines which include Chenin Blanc and Gamay, nice to try something a little different and truly delicious.

#easthopefamilywinegrowers #easthopewine #hawkesbaywine #cheninblanc #gamay #chardonnay #syrah #drinklocal #supportlocal #drinkwine #boutiquelodgesnz #hawkesbayboutiqueaccommodation #hellohakesbay #makeminealargeone