Showing posts with label eco tourism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eco tourism. Show all posts

Saturday, April 24, 2010

hapuku lodge: new zealand eco tourism





Hapuku Lodge in Kaikoura New Zealand is a luxury wilderness accommodation offering 5 contemporary treehouses. This unique rural experience includes use of the lodge lap pool, sauna & exercise room, and very nearby whale watching.

Designed by the owner's family who are architects and designers, the Hapuku has four addition spacious lodge suites and an Olive House Apartment. Situated within the landscaped grounds of a deer farm and olive grove, all rooms have views of Kaikoura's environment of mountains, fertile pastures, native bush and the Pacific Ocean. The lodge and accommodations are designed to complement the environment, featuring timbers and local stone in their construction and handcrafted furnishings in interior design. The dining room sources the freshest local ingredients, even growing some ingredients on site, with a large New Zealand wine list.

Saturday, April 17, 2010

dunton hotsprings: colorado








Colorado has many hidden gems, and the tiny ghost town of Dunton that was transformed into a world class hotsprings spa and resort is near the top of that list. Dunton Hot Springs was lovingly restored and transformed into a dream vacation destination with the original rustic cabin architecture intact. There are 12 different cabins to choose from, each offering rustic decor plus other unique features like outdoor showers, a tee-pees or a private hot spring with a cold plunge tub. At least one even has a full kitchen. Other resort amenities include a spa, yoga and pilates classes, a bath house and chef prepared meals using local ingredients. Open year round, activities range from hiking to snowshoeing and even Heli-skiing! Wish I was packing my bags today to take a little road trip south near Telluride!

Friday, February 12, 2010

Thursday, February 11, 2010

new zealand trip: pt3

taking a long time to settle back into non-vacation mode....






photos by me.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

new zealand art: ferner galleries

New Zealand artists Eric Lee Johnson, John Barr Clark Hoyt & Charels Blomfield at Ferner Galleries.


Sunday, January 10, 2010

Saturday, January 9, 2010

maori art: new zealand



Leaving today for New Zealand for a month. Yes!! But thought I would leave you readers with a little pre trip inspiration of Maori Art. Don't worry though, I have written posts for this month in advance so that Haute Nature does not sit idle for so long.

Maori tattoos are unlike any in the world, not only were they colored, but also incised to form ridges on the face. According to Māori mythology, tattooing commenced with a love affair between a young man by the name of Mataora (which means "Face of Vitality") and a young princess of the underworld by the name of Niwareka. All high ranking Maori were tattooed, and if you were not, you had no social status. Tattooing was done with a bone chisel, and chants and flute music were performed during to ease the intense pain. Women had far less than men, but did tattoo their lips blue and their chin with spirals and lines. More about the Maori here.

Monday, December 14, 2009

juvet norway hotel


I'd love a peaceful stay at the Juvet Landscape Hotel by Jensen & Skodvin Arkitektkontor, Gudbrandsjuvet, Norway
. Pure serenity
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