Hidden away near Karamea township in the foothills of Kahurangi National Park you’ll find Weathertop; 10 acres of regenerating native sub-tropical bush, fringed with developing syntropic food forest and organic gardens. Our secluded off grid retreat offers a comfortable escape from the fast-paced hum of the world, where you can let go and reconnect to what really matters.
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Our Mission as kaitiaki here is to tend the land and aim to live harmoniously in right livelihood with the seasons. We enjoy sharing the natural beauty and healing vibes of our home with others, along with our love for creativity, learning, permaculture and sustainable living.
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Offering a space for Retreat is the cornerstone of our vision for Weathertop. We also host seasonal experiences such as craft workshops and special events.
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Seasonally we offer volunteers the experience of off grid living and designing a life more in tune with nature- we welcome volunteers by arrangement.
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Looking for something a little different… This is an invitation to head off the beaten path and immerse yourself in the birdsong and lush greenery of the wild West Coast.
Our Offerings
Book our Off Grid Cabin
Time and space, just for you
Workshops, events, and
nature-inspired goodies
Guest Reviews
I had such beautiful experience staying at the Bach for a few days. The amazing walk through the native forest access path and over the bridge past mamaku ferns and Manuka was the start of an experience that I will long savor in my memory. The stunning self contained off grid dwelling in the middle of the bush was so comfortable and peaceful like a hidden world. To be woken in the morning by a dawn chorus of native birds with no one else around gave me such a feeling of peace and connection with everything around me. I'm looking forward to My next visit and would highly recommend to anyone wanting to experience something very rare and very special but also very accessible.
Thomas Muir
Everybody should take some time out and retreat to Weathertop!
You will find the most beautiful manaakitanga at the most special place, surrounded by raw nature and still handy for all the amazing things that Karamea has to offer.
Liz and Dion are the perfect hosts.....super-interesting and lovely people living simple, intentional lives. They are open and generous with their space, with their warmth and wisdom, and with all the abundance they have laboured, with love, to create. I know what I'm talking about. I keep a-headin' back there and I don't intend to stop.
Steve Carter
If you want to get away from it all then this tranquil retreat is just the place. A short walk through the bush leads you to a super cute and cozy cabin thoughtfully constructed from recycled materials with all the essentials for your stay. A world away from the hustle and bustle of life, it’s just the tonic to switch off and reconnect with nature. Liz and D are so creative and resourceful. What they have created here is something very special.
Robin Arnold
Everyone deserves retreat
