Hotel Description

Takaro is the perfect retreat for those who want to get away from it all to relax and rejuvenate The Resort welcome individuals for the organised health retreats and small groups for exclusive rental or private and business functions plus the Resort are specialists for luxury corporate retreats This is a privately owned estate amidst a beautiful sheltered river valley with mountain views protected by forest and the wilderness of New Zealands unpolluted nature The Resort have the purest water the freshest air and a naturally peaceful environment which automatically supports life This exclusive rental eco lodge features polished exposed stone walls traditional log fires and sustainable low energy grass roofs on the wooden lodge and 5 Element and traditional chalets The surrounding 2500 acre grounds are organic Biogro certified and include wild deer grazing cattle a flock of sheep a small farm with domestic animals free range hens and the organic vegetable and herb gardens The beauty of the rejuvenation retreat concept lies with the training and education in the best of ancient Eastern understanding and modern knowledge of health and longevity combined with the professional experience in life consultancy natural relaxation and rejuvenation The goal is to create the ultimate rejuvenation retreat in New Zealand and to run Takaro as an exclusive members only international destination Currently The Resort offer a minimum booking period of 3 nights on exclusive rental basis to guarantee you privacy and freedom The Resort can comfortably accommodate single party bookings of up to 20 guests in the luxurious 5 Element chalets with room for a further 12 in the Traditional style chalets The Resort are self catering so yourself or your private chef will have use of the fully equipped kitchens dining room and bar or the resort can arrange hospitality staff for you Included is unlimited access to seasonal fresh organic vegetables and herbs from the well stocked gardens and farm The emphasis at Takaro is on longevity peace nature well being exclusivity and enjoyment Before guests arrive we request their date of birth If desired our life consultant will make an element analysis for each guest which determines their individual element balance Guests will be offered to stay in the element apartment according to the elements he she lacks for example if a person lacks water the water apartment is most suitable Staying in the most suitable element apartment helps balance the elements naturally restores the spirit and relaxes the body However guests are free to stay in any apartment they choose if available Rates are for Exclusive Use of Resorts facilities Up to 8 guests are included in the rate and bookable on this site If you are arriving with 9 guests a per person extra charge applies payable directly to the property at Check In Surrounding AreaTakaro is eco lodge located on a 2500 acre organic property around 30k from Te Anau in Southland It is a short helicopter ride from Fiordland and Milford Sound or approximately 3 hours drive and has its own private airstrip It is two hours drive from Invercargill and 2 5 hours from Queenstown Airport 20 minutes via helicopter The property occupies an exceptional position lying along 11k of the Upukerora River It is surrounded on all sides by Snowdon Forest DOC land with stewardship status in the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area with mountains creeks and native bush The property is reached via a 15k gravel road with approximately 7k from the main gate to the lodge itself meaning it is extremely isolated It is noticeable for its tranquillity clean air and water and outstanding natural beauty Room TypesElement Chalets Exclusive Lodge Rental There are ten 5 Element Chalets 10 bedrooms 10 bathrooms 10 living rooms 5 chalets with King size doubles and 5 chalets with Queen size doubles Our 10 luxury 5 Element Chalets were designed by a Feng Shui expert to promote a sense of calm and wellbeing Each is decorated with colours shapes and materials appropriate to one of the Chinese 5 Elements You choose the one you feel most comfortable with or we can help you choose which will suit you best Staying in one of these chalets supports you to relax and unwind quickly and sleep peacefully Entertain yourself with your personal surround sound cinema and our collection of DVDs and CDs relax in the Jacuzzi bath or jet shower or simply sit on the balcony watching the sun set over the mountains Rates are for Exclusive Use of Resorts facilities