Okahukura Lodge

Okahukura Lodge A 1940's Lands and Survey farmhouse now available to be rented out and enjoyed. In my 60's but keen The living area was opened up.

Okahukura Lodge design philosophy

I think the design approach for Okahukura Lodge was as much about what we took out, as what we put in. We didn't want want people locked away in little rooms. We wanted to open the space up to the views through the different windows. We wanted to open up (and label) the kitchen cupboards so people weren't having to search for the things they wanted. We took out

an old fireplace to make room for a new pantry. We pulled up the carpet and lino to reveal the rimu floor, and then oiled it - ready for gumboots and wine glasses . We took out some walls to enlarge the bathroom, and took out the frosted windows to engage with the view. In the future we want to take some fences out and connect the house with the land (and yet to be planted native bush)

What's gone back into the house is supposed to be comfortable, but not precious. We did want to give the house it's own personality. Perhaps sometimes it's a little too retro/kitsch, but what's gone back in is supposed to engage the senses, and make you smile. We hope the house doesn't take itself too seriously. We wanted the house to be interesting, humble, honest, and happy. It's a house to relax in, to laugh with friends and family. We certainly don't want the house to feel designed, but we do want it to have layers and a story, as we start a new chapter in the history of this house, the land (and us).

So fancy right now. 🥰
31/08/2024

So fancy right now. 🥰

Some lovely Easter memories being made.
08/04/2023

Some lovely Easter memories being made.

We now have a monkey in our forest. You have to look hard to find him though. Dario found a great spot for him.
22/10/2022

We now have a monkey in our forest. You have to look hard to find him though. Dario found a great spot for him.

No, thank you Ken and Liz. It was wonderful having you and the team stay. Sorry there wasn’t better weather while you di...
06/07/2022

No, thank you Ken and Liz. It was wonderful having you and the team stay. Sorry there wasn’t better weather while you did all that planting. I can assume these goodies will be put to good or is that bad use 😂

A wonderful Matariki weekend. Candles were lit. Kawakawa was planted and some spring flowers made an appearance as well.
26/06/2022

A wonderful Matariki weekend. Candles were lit. Kawakawa was planted and some spring flowers made an appearance as well.

Some shepherds are acting all delighted right now.
01/04/2022

Some shepherds are acting all delighted right now.

It’s raining and we are here for it
18/03/2022

It’s raining and we are here for it

Cyclone Dovi having an impact. But we aren’t getting any rain unfortunately. Just plenty of wind. Too much for this poor...
12/02/2022

Cyclone Dovi having an impact. But we aren’t getting any rain unfortunately. Just plenty of wind. Too much for this poor tree that’s for sure

Close ups
23/12/2021

Close ups

Although more commonly found in Wellington. This Kaka is very welcome to live here.
23/12/2021

Although more commonly found in Wellington. This Kaka is very welcome to live here.

Pohutukawa at the front has decided that yellow is the new red. Meanwhile poppies have decided they will add a splash of...
04/12/2021

Pohutukawa at the front has decided that yellow is the new red.
Meanwhile poppies have decided they will add a splash of colour as well.

Address

720 Okahukura Road Tapora
Wellsford
0977

Telephone

+64212691116

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