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WeDDING.

Madeleine & Jamie INTIMACY.

DATE: FEB 2025

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BLAIR & BETH WEDDING

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Our country coastal rooms are calming spaces with vintage country coastal design at its heart. Soft linens and organic cottons support a restorative night’s sleep and lux bathrooms support your stay.

The sound of waves to lull you to sleep&h

This beautiful pair got married at The Longhouse recently. Congrats to our gorgeous couple.

There is a wonderful Māori whakatauki (proverb) that is used often in ceremonies. It is the perfect ending to a ceremony and a blessing for your future, yo

Dreaming of an intimate coastal wedding …look no further than Karitane and our pristine coastal environment.

Photographed here are the gorgeous pair - Hayden and Sophia on the Huriawa Peninsula and on the beach at Karitane.

Congratulations

This beautiful pair … looking stunning and getting married at The Longhouse.

#wedddingsnz
#weddingsotagonz
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We are so delighted to have Hayden and Sophia celebrate their 1 year anniversary back at The Longhouse.

This beautiful couple; among their closest friends and family; eloped at The Longhouse a year ago today … happy anniversary and what exqu

A Beautiful day in Karitane on Friday and a real honour to host a wonderful group of women for a bespoke retreat for the day.

The day started with a Qi Gong practise overlooking the ocean; followed by women’s health workshop and kitchen sessi

Rainbow over the ocean … a day of an ever- changing seascape - sun , rain and then this !

staring at the ocean actually changes our brain waves’ frequency and puts us into a mild meditative state.” A study published in the Americ

It’s a day of kitchen goodness as we prep for Friday’s day retreat here at The Longhouse all about women’s health. We start with a beautiful Qi gong practise ; learn all about navigating menopause and metabolic health with the late

Ah weddings ! If you’re thinking of doing you big day your way …,

Whether you’re eloping or thinking big ! Get in touch with us.

#getmarried
#weddingvenue
#elopementvenue

Exploring the rock pools and walking the back beach at Karitane !

Bring on summer !
Have you booked your stay here this summer ?

#slowstaysnz
#coastalotago
#karitanebeach

Time in nature with friends … the perfect antidote to the hustle of modern living. Slow stays invite us to stop awhile to reconnect with friends and loved ones; to get out in nature and unwind …

Book your slow stay with us !
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Quiet Saturday reflections while the rain falls softly but steadily. The aga is on and a roast is slowly simmering for dinner. Nothing to do but relax - perhaps a sauna and an room salt bath…Lazy days ; beautiful views ; slow stays.

#slow

Morning light in the hallway and finding a quiet spot to enjoy my freshly brewed coffee while I look out at the ocean.

All calm and quiet.

#enjoyingthemoments
#coastalgetawaynz
#coastalotago
#coastalliving

Walking meditation on the beach this morning noticing the sound of the waves as they land on the beach ; smelling the salt air ; feeling the frigid water on my toes, the gentle exfoliation of the sand against my bare feet. Noticing a small boat in th

Our retreat stay breakfasts … watching the ocean and the starting the day well. Nourishing organic while food - home-made GF seed loaf; eggs ; chia and seasonal fruit; a smoothie shot and of course a good cuppa !

#breakfasts
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So often we are asked for 1 night stays and every time our response is that we are a 2 night minimum stay. Why ? It’s certainly not good for business - but it speaks to our values and commitment to intentionally and mindfully encouraging any vi

Memories of our barefoot lux wellness day earlier this year … what a privilege to be surrounded by such inspiring wahine.

Sharing health and wellbeing strategies ; lots of laughter - a day of workshops; movement and stillness ; time in natu

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Barefoot Lux Accomodation & Venue (PRIVATE HIRE ONLY)

1140 COAST ROAD
Karitane, EAST OTAGO , 9471 NEW ZEALAND
hello@thelonghouse.co.nz
+64 (0)21 352 890