An original New Zealand Homestead built in 1888.
Book in to the Couples Retreat Cabin
Accommodation
Single, King single and queen rooms available. Touring New Zealand? Or a Kiwi looking for a weekend away? Great choice for the business traveller too. In need of some quiet time, some you time, or some couple time 😉 NOW OPEN is our Stoked Cedar Spa, with cabins. Sit and relax looking at the stars. Overlooks farm land and the majestic Ruahine Ranges.
Venue
We have a hidden Gem here in the Manawatu. Only 12 minutes drive from The Square in Palmerston North. Hewitts Homestead is a fabulous option for a garden wedding, wellness retreats, and meetings. We have a number of options available, download our packages, bespoke and on application basis. Contact us below. New for 2024 – Cooking Classes
New service ‘Celebration of Life’, alternative funeral. Humanist funeral.
Celebrant Service
If you already have your venue organised and need a qualified, experienced and professional officiant then look no further. Vanessa has performed many weddings both here at Hewitts Homestead and in many locations around the wider Manawatu. She provides bespoke wedding services, from a simple ceremony (Registry style) to a fully personalised ceremony starting from scratch. Using rituals to enhance ceremonies is her favourite. For example using crystals, ribbons for hand fasting, or adding in a sand ceremony. These are all personal choices that a couple can add in to their special day.
Vanessa is highly experienced, makes you feel super comfortable and has a soft fun loving nature. Having wonderful reviews from many clients she is a popular and well loved celebrant in the Manawatu.
Wellness
Wellness and Retreats:
Take time out for you. Experience mindfulness and Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing/walking), restorative yoga, cacao or tea ceremonies to help you relax and restore. Book a session for a friend or loved one and help them on their road to de-stressing.
Come and spend an afternoon of creativity, relaxation and peace with Vanessa at Hewitts Homestead. A series of creative sessions ‘Just for Me’.
Vanessa is now taking travel groups to Mexico for bariatric surgery
Vanessa is the candle maker. She started making candles over 30 years ago as a hobby…
All our candles and wax melts are made from Vegan Soy Wax with no additives. All candles are made in small batches are quality tested and hand poured with the best scent throw ever! We also have a few other gifts for all ages, bracelets, crystals, soaps, Homestead seeds, tote bags. Take a look.
Hewitts Homestead History
About Us
Phil and Vanessa Taylor.
All profits for the previous 6 years have gone back in to restoring this amazing building and regenerating the whenua.
We aim to be sustainable. Rarely use pesticides on our property and support cruelty free animal products.
Once at the end of Hewitts Road, drive slowly on to the Farm, immediately take the fork to the right, when the road forks again at the top of the hill (approx 100m) go left towards the metal gates. The homestead is behind the trees.
