Making the pilgrimage to Amaranth is to surrender to the rugged landscape of red mountains, to feel the golden grasses between your fingers and walk the slow, silent path between swaying trees. A monastic farmhouse, shouldered by Wellington’s ancient mountains, Amaranth ushers in serenity, a quiet pocket that exists outside of time that encourages guests to slow down, to walk barefoot, to breathe in the spirit of these untouched lands.   

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The Lowdown 

Part exclusive escape, part healing journey, Amaranth is purposefully secluded in the Bovlei mountains, just outside of Wellington, to open guests up to the possibilities of an alternative type of break. Sheltered in a red-clay home, the team at Amaranth facilitates every aspect of the stay, inviting guests to find quiet and calm on the 40-hectare property. Their gift to you is time—and the freedom to spend it as you wish.

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Sleeping Arrangements 

To ensure absolute privacy and meditative calm, Amaranth comprises 6 individual 1-bedroom farmhouse cottages, each with a king-size bed and all en suite, that make up the overall 'farmhouse'.

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What To Expect

Taking a holistic approach to wellness and relaxation, all meals—homegrown and handcrafted—are served by the team at Amaranth, allowing guests the time to focus on their personal journey in this sacred space. A keenly organic approach is taken to both food and drink, ensuring that nourishment and renewal are as much physical as they are spiritual. 

Mornings start with kenshō breathwork and movement sessions, followed by exploratory walks through nature, or swimming in the eco dam, all accompanied by your dedicated guide. These excursions into the outdoors are encouraged as a means to better connect with the surrounding nature, while a variety of wellness treatments are also available to guests looking to maximize the healing process. Massages, sound healing, and food classes, as well as a retail experience, are also provided by the farm.

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