Here are just a few quotes from guests who have stayed with us:
"Better than a 5 star hotel. After a long day on the bike, your home cooked meal and warm welcome were a blessing. Don't ever stop doing what you do so well..."
- Matthew, Queensland, Australia
"Thank you for sharing your home, your animals and your culinary talents with us. You two people make the world a much better place. We have loved your beautiful country and you two beautiful people"
- Grace, Montana, USA (Non cyclist)
"Brian and Julia, you and your home and hospitality was one of those cycling miracles. After a rather long and hot day with no real destination, there you were."
- Larry, California, USA
"This is a very special Retreat. "Came as a stranger and going away as friends for life" is true of this place and New Zealand as a country. Another little treasure to share with cyclists I meet on the road. Bless you both for your kindness and the laughs and smiles"
- Maria, Derbyshire, UK
"Awesome food, fabulous location, firm bed, good shower, great NZ company. Thank you so much"
- Mitzi & Pete, Christchurch, New Zealand
"What a wonderful place. Thank you very much for such a friendly, homely welcome."
- Bruce & Maggie, Scotland, UK
"Thank you for the warm welcome, the afternoon tea, dinner and breakfast. We enjoyed it very much. We will remember you for a long time"
- Roel & Moniqui, Netherlands
"From the moment that you greeted us at the driveway, Julia we felt welcome into your Kiwi home. I have never had such an awesomely fresh meal prepared with such perfection. Brian, the information you shared with us will make our next 4 weeks on the road better for sure. We are so pleased we came so early on our trip. We will take away fond memories of two wonderful people. Great home and very full stomaches!! Thank you..."
- Steve & Jeb, Colorado, USA