| 37 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT T T Karen Phelps Bringing the best of ‘immersive tourism’ The on-site restaurant, led by executive chef Casey McDonald, has earned national recognition, including three hats at the Cuisine Good Food Awards. T T Founders’ vision - page 38 The new lodge at Craggy Range forms part of a broader strategy to position the estate as a leading destination for immersive tourism. Guests are encouraged to explore beyond the accommodation itself, with access to experiences such as guided vineyard tours, biodynamic garden visits and bespoke regional activities. These include trips to Cape Sanctuary, private wildlife excursions and cycling experiences through the surrounding countryside. Dining remains a cornerstone of the offering. The on-site restaurant, led by executive chef Casey McDonald, has earned national recognition, including three hats at the Cuisine Good Food Awards. Its menu celebrates seasonal produce from the estate’s organic and biodynamic gardens, paired with wines that reflect the distinct terroir of the region. Upstairs, The Loft provides a more intimate dining setting, offering a dinner-party-style experience that complements the lodge’s focus on connection and shared moments. Together, these spaces create a cohesive hospitality ecosystem that extends from vineyard to table to accommodation, says Kristine. The opening of the lodge follows the recent debut of The Loft, and signals a continued commitment by the winery to long-term investment in tourism infrastructure. This approach is underpinned by the Peabody family’s 1000-year trust, which guides the business with a focus on sustainability and legacy. Founded in 1998, the winery has built its reputation on crafting wines that express the 124-126 DISRAELI STREET GISBORNE 9A ANGUS PLACE, ONEKAWA, NAPIER 80 LAKE TERRACE TAUPO WWW.SUPERCHILL.CO.NZ CRAGGY RANGE Metal roofing and wall cladding for new builds and reroofing All top brands of membrane roofing and tanking Roof logic systems Roof and cladding asbestos removal Roofing and coolstore insulated panels All roofing accessories Roger 021 996822 | Martin Roofing 06 8798 252 | roger@martinroofing.co.nz | sales@martinroofing.co.nz Proud to be associated with Craggy Range for the past 28 years’ The partnership has seen a large number of buildings in Hawkes Bay completed to the high standards expected by one of Hawkes Bay’s leading construction companies. You too can have your roofing and cladding requirements completed to the same high standards by contacting Martin Roofing directly for: Contact us for all your roofing needs from the Manawatu, Hawkes Bay and Gisborne regions. Craggy Range Your local First Windows & Doors manufacturer Contact us today for all your window and door requirements Ph: 06 878 0160 | E: info@twincity.co.nz | 121 Elwood Rd, Hastings unique character of their origins, from the Gimblett Gravels in Hawke’s Bay to the Te Muna Road vineyards in Martinborough. Kristine says the addition of The Lodge represents a natural evolution of that philosophy, extending the concept of terroir beyond the glass to the entire guest experience. ““We want people to leave with a genuine sense of connection to this place. Not just the wine, but the land, the people and the care that goes into everything we do.”
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