Private Dining

"Tomorrow he will take us for a walk along his beach and we will gather up shellfish and wild greens for him to to cook at the waters edge. Think of the composer who writes a classic piece of music and then conducts a world-class orchestra." Geraldine Johns, NZ Herald

At LifeTime Private Retreats, you will not find conventional restaurants. Instead, we have a range of beautiful outdoor and indoor locations around Middle River where we can serve up feasts of local produce within the privacy of your own group.Your owner/chef has prepared meals for celebrities such as Mick Jagger to the Dalai Lama and started the iconic Flames of the Forest... more.

Launched in January with celebrity chef Pete Evans we are proud to announce our Field to Feast gourmet food weekend that can be booked for small groups (min 8). Featured in Gourmet Traveller.

With our Full Service Luxury accommodation, all meals and beverages are included, but with our House Only accommodation you can choose from a range of dining experiences and meal deliveries (see below links). If you're feeling creative, you can cook from a selection of family recipes supplied in your house. We have also negotiated local supplier discounts on selected KI produce on your behalf.

Take advantage of our hassle-free catering: our blissful remoteness means the nearest restaurants and shops are a 20 minute drive away.

To see our exclusive venues and dining options for weddings and events CLICK HERE
Gourmet Delivery Meals for house only accommodation guests