A day trip. A sanctuary.
A place to connect.

Slow down, unwind, and just be

Fresh, homely, and obsessively seasonal

  • Welcome to our place

    Summer
    (1 October – 31 March)
    Weekdays: 8.30 am - 4.30 pm
    Weekend: 8 am - 5 pm

    Winter
    (1 April – 30 September)
    Weekdays: 9 am - 4 pm
    Weekend: 8 am - 5 pm

    We can open earlier or close later by arrangement. We appreciate bookings for larger groups (more than eight).

    Easter
    Friday 29 March (Easter Friday) - CLOSED
    Saturday 30 March - Open
    Sunday 31 March - Open
    Monday 1 April - Open

    Closed: Good Friday and Matariki.

  • Our stunning location

    With extensive grounds bordered by a stream, our cafe is designed to showcase the limestone valley landscape. Seating spills from the cafe throughout the grounds, with spots hidden under trees or by the river.

    A place to celebrate

    From board meetings to book launches, sponsor events, corporate team building, birthdays, car clubs, weddings, family get togethers and more, we work to make your event special.

    We work with your budget, group size and timing to make it an event to remember, developing a menu and activities just for you.

    Live music

    We host musicians from around the world - on our outdoor stage during summer and in front of the cathedral window in winter.

    Art Gallery

    Our gallery showcases the work of local artists, including quilting, painting, photography, ceramics, woodturning, cards, flax weaving, jewellery and more.

    Dogs

    Furry friends are welcome outside on a lead, and owners must be considerate of other guests.

  • Seasonal & local

    We source local food where possible, including from our bountiful gardens and flock of multi-coloured chickens.

    Prices range from $3 for sweet treats to light meals from $8 – $22. Pizzas are a staple favourite and are $14 – $30.

    Allergies & Food Safety

    We take food allergies and health requirements seriously.

    We try our best to cater to different needs and pride ourselves on our flexibility.

    Many menu items can be made gluten-free and we are always happy to check ingredient labels and recipes, so please don’t hesitate to ask.