EVENTS 2015

ollowing the great success of the very first Rodd & Gunn Weekend held last year, we present another wonderful country house

party at Huka Lodge, inspired by the things Rodd & Gunn loves to create and to share.

Journey in style between activities in the latest Range Rover Sport – and be able to test-drive it too. Improve your fly casting skills with lessons on the lawn and personally experience Sealegs amphibious technology on Lake Taupo.

FWEEKEND AT HUK A LODGE

Friday, 29 & Saturday, 30 May 2015A two-night stay is required for this event.

Head designer, John Prikryl, will be here from Melbourne to update you on the latest trends and to offer individual styling sessions, along with the team from Rodd & Gunn. Zoli Szalardi demonstrates the bespoke craftmanship and skill required to create a handmade leather bag.

Executive Chef, Paul Froggatt, presents a stunning Winemaker’s Dinner, with Dr Stephanie Lambert, who will share her passion for the fabulous Amisfield wines she creates.

Liz Wheadon, General Manager, Glengarry Wines, talks about sherry and port, with a tutored tasting, accompanied by Spanish tapas dishes.

Presented with our compliments, at no additional cost beyond the normal rate.

www.roddandgunn.com

www.amisfield.co.nz www.sealegs.comwww.glengarrywines.co.nz www.landrover.co.nz

nce more Huka Lodge is transformed into a little piece of Italy as guests are enriched and inspired by beautiful

voices, fine cuisine and stunning wines.

Master of ceremonies, Jonathan Alver, will share experiences from his extraordinary world of theatre, screen and event production. In his role as Director of the New Zealand Opera School he introduces emerging artists from the NZOS, whose recitals promise to transport you to the magical world of Italian Opera.

Our guest chef, Stefano Manfredi, comes from Sydney especially to create a five-course Italian dinner complemented by wines from Misha’s Vineyard. Misha Wilkinson’s mother was a highly regarded opera singer so she will share stories of this world, as well as her wonderful Central Otago wine.

Stefano will also demonstrate how to make a perfect Italian risotto at home.

A surcharge of NZ$200.00 per room + gst (15%) applies to the rate, to benefit the work the New Zealand Opera School. www.operaschool.org.nzwww.manfredi.com.auwww.mishasvineyard.com

OITALIAN OPER A WEEKEND

Saturday, 20 June 2015

Misha Wilkinson

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CELEBR ATE THE ART OF LIVING

Friday, 31 July & Saturday, 01 August 2015

nce again we have invited some recognised experts to engage with you and share their incredible

knowledge and passion for their individual areas of specialist expertise.

World Beauty is famed for their fabulous collection of exclusive niche fragrances. Over the weekend, Francis Hooper and Benny Castles present two exciting fragrance workshops – one for women and one for men.

Designer Nat Cheshire talks about ‘The Restless City’ with his insightful and challenging opinions about Auckland.

Aston Martin bring their glamorous sports cars to admire and test drive, as well as a guest speaker.

Huka Lodge Executive Chef, Paul Froggatt, skilfully shares tips and

culinary secrets while Davina Prankerd of Vida Flores talks about how the latest international trends influence her floral designs.

www.worldbrand.com www.vidaflores.co.nz www.cheshirearchitects.com www.astonmartin.co.nz

Presented with our compliments, at no additional cost beyond the normal rate.

A two-night stay is required for this event.

warm welcome to our new champagne partner, Louis Roederer – beloved by the A-list and rock star royalty alike,

and creators of the absolutely glorious Cristal.

French-born Wine Ambassador, Ben Longhurst will host our five-course dinner; introducing you to the elegant world of Louis Roederer fine French Champagne.

Guest chef for this gala event is Ryan Squires from Queensland. Ryan’s restaurant Esquire is consistently ranked amongst the finest and most creative dining experiences in Australia, with a list of top awards bearing testament to this.

Presented with our compliments, at no additional cost beyond the normal rate. www.louis-roederer.comwww.esquire.net.au

ALOUIS ROEDERER CHAMPAGNE DINNER

Saturday, 29 August 2015

TTHE FAMILY OF TWELVE BIG RED DINNER

Saturday, 26 September 2015

his year, The Family of Twelve – a fraternity of New Zealand’s most prestigious and enduring artisanal

wineries: Kumeu River, Villa Maria Winery, The Millton Vineyard, Craggy Range, Ata Rangi, Palliser Estate, Neudorf Vineyards, Nautilus Estate, Lawson’s Dry Hills, Fromm Winery, Pegasus Bay and Felton Road celebrate their 10th anniversary.

To honour this, in the best possible way, we have asked wine writer John Hawkesby to make a personal selection of superb red wines from The Family of Twelve wineries for a spectacular Big Red Dinner.

Executive Chef, Paul Froggatt and his team will create a fine dining menu especially to match each superb Family of Twelve wine presented.

To ensure you get to sample and enjoy wine styles from all the members, there will be a wine and food match workshop during the afternoon. In the evening, pre-dinner drinks with canapés, will also feature Family of Twelve wines.

Presented with our compliments, at no additional cost beyond the normal rate.

www.familyoftwelve.co.nz

From 01 May – 30 September 2015 the Huka Lodge rates are from NZ$795.00 + gst per person, per night (double/twin occupancy), for a Junior Lodge Suite. The Owner’s Cottage and Alan Pye Cottage start from NZ$1,850.00 + gst per person, per night (double/twin occupancy).

All rates are inclusive of accommodation, pre-dinner drinks and canapés, superb five-course dinner, country breakfast, use of all Lodge facilities, and return Taupo Airport transfers will be provided, if required.

While every endeavour will be made to follow this programme of ‘Events’ in the order and form in which it is currently published, there could be last-minute changes due to circumstances beyond our control.

Huka Falls Road, Taupo 3377 New ZealandTelephone +64 7 378 5791 Email reservations@hukalodge.co.nz

www.hukalodge.co.nz