The Longhouse

The Longhouse Barefoot Lux Accomodation Retreat | Wellness Retreat| Wedding Venue. Available for Exclusive hire.
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28/05/2026

Perched above Karitāne Beach, The Longhouse is not simply a venue — it is a place to gather, to breathe, and to begin.

Our historic coastal building and surrounding rural landscape offer a setting that feels both expansive and intimate. Ocean horizons meet long-table dinners. Native grasses frame quiet moments. Time stretches gently across a weekend designed for connection.

We offer The Longhouse on an exclusive dry-hire basis, giving you the freedom to shape your celebration in a way that reflects your story — not a template.

Because we believe in slow living, all wedding packages include two nights’ on-site accommodation for the bridal party. Arrive early. Settle in. Wake to the sea air. Celebrate without rush. Depart with memories that last a lifetime.



Getting my “Blue Mind” on this morning …There’s something captivating about looking out over the ocean. Dr Wallace J Ni...
26/05/2026

Getting my “Blue Mind” on this morning …

There’s something captivating about looking out over the ocean.

Dr Wallace J Nicholls book Blue Mind confirmed the impact of water on our flow state and nervous systems - water get us out of our heads and we soften and attune - we are calmed and shift into a “flow state”.

With that in mind I am off for a cold water dip ! Whose in ???

Get your Blue Mind on and book your stay. See you at the waters edge …



A moody ocean in late afternoon light - beautiful every day.
14/05/2026

A moody ocean in late afternoon light - beautiful every day.



We unashamedly celebrate R-E-S-T here ! A slow stay means you don’t have to “earn” rest - rather we honour the natural c...
14/05/2026

We unashamedly celebrate R-E-S-T here !

A slow stay means you don’t have to “earn” rest - rather we honour the natural cycles of movement and stillness ; of the yang of heady long summer days ; and the stillness that shorter days and the yin of winter invites in.

Our interiors are designed to support restorative sleep from biophilic design elements to organic cotton and linen bedding. Of course the sound of the ocean helps too- inviting in sleep.

So stay awhile ; grab your favourite cup of tea ; a good book and snuggle in ! Permission to pause !




Hayden and Sophia’s Big Day…Dry hire The Longhouse for your Big Day.
13/05/2026

Hayden and Sophia’s Big Day…

Dry hire The Longhouse for your Big Day.




In a world of constant busy-ness ; agendas ; boxes to tick ; endless to do lists and dizzy itineraries that set your hea...
08/05/2026

In a world of constant busy-ness ; agendas ; boxes to tick ; endless to do lists and dizzy itineraries that set your heart pounding - leave you constantly checking the time and result in break-neck travel speed where everything comes and goes in a blur …

A slow stay demands the opposite of you.
No agenda. No rushed stops. No time watching.

Rather it requires your presence .
It invites your participation.
Bear witness to a stunning sunrise ;
Feel the warmth of a new day on your skin.
Be here . Now.

Be a part of the beauty ; of nature and its unique sense of place - right here right now .

It asks us not to speed up but to slow down - to pay attention to the world and appreciate our place in it … connected to its glorious whole.

We’re right here when you are ready to book your next slow stay…




Sunrise over the ocean from the Huriawa with beautiful Ti Kouka cabbage trees in the foreground. Looking out towards Mat...
06/05/2026

Sunrise over the ocean from the Huriawa with beautiful Ti Kouka cabbage trees in the foreground.
Looking out towards Matanaka.
What a place to connect with nature and our special coastal environment.



Another beautiful day in Karitane from the Huriawa Peninsula captured beautifully by local Jade Pettigrew . We really do...
03/05/2026

Another beautiful day in Karitane from the Huriawa Peninsula captured beautifully by local Jade Pettigrew .

We really do live in paradise !

Book your stay with us - head to our website : www.the longhouse.co.nz

🌳🌿🍃🌷☀️


Join us on residential retreats for a hosted seasonal retreat designed for rest, nature immersion , supported light guid...
12/04/2026

Join us on residential retreats for a hosted seasonal retreat designed for rest, nature immersion , supported light guidance, restoration and inward return.

This is not a workshop; a wellness intensive or transformational program. Just spacious time , shared meals and gentle daily rhythm.

4 retreats| flexible 2 or 3 night stays| limited to 10 pax.

Retreat dates for 2026:
20-23 April
18-21 May
22-25 June
14-17 September

each retreat follows a relaxed daily rhythm rather than a strict schedule but includes:

• yoga and meditation
• organic seasonal brunch
• unstructured time for you to use at your leisure
• walking , biking and ocean dips
• rest, reading , journaling
• afternoon teas and kitchen sessions
• garden and quiet spaces to explore
• sauna and hot tub
• fireside chats
• optional massage , coaching and expert mind body practitioners
• 2 course nourishing dinners around a shared table
• cooking demonstrations

Participate in as much or as little as you like …





A Residential Retreat at The Longhouse is intentionally small and personal.Rather than filling each day with activity, w...
10/04/2026

A Residential Retreat at The Longhouse is intentionally small and personal.

Rather than filling each day with activity, we create a supportive rhythm that allows you to reconnect with yourself at your own pace.

During your stay you may experience:

• Gentle yoga and mindful movement
• Meditation, breath-work and relaxation practices
• Quiet time for reflection and rest
• Daily Nourishing shared seasonal meals- brunch; afternoon teas and 2 course dinners
• Optional bodywork and supported coaching and support from our experienced practitioners
• Kitchen sessions
• Walks and Biking through the surrounding coastal landscape
• infra red sauna and outdoor hot tub
• quiet gardens and coastal walks
• space to rest, read and restore

Guests are always free to join as much or as little as they wish.

Some people come seeking rest.
Some come to reconnect with themselves.
Others simply come to experience a quieter way of living for a few days.

See the 🔗 on our bio site or head to the website :
https://www.thelonghouse.co.nz/residential-retreats

We look forward to welcoming you here - give yourself permission to pause

Address

1140 Coast Road
Karitane
9471

Telephone

+6421352890

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