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You've heard about New Zealand-one of the most breathtaking and welcoming places on earth, where sweeping mountains, braided river valleys, and vast open landscapes feel almost unreal in their scale and beauty.

This seven-night escape offers a rare stay in IslandWood founder, Debbi Brainerd's private stone cottage at Wyuna Preserve, a working sheep farm set above the small alpine village of Glenorchy.

Surrounded by a few acres within the larger preserve, this two-bedroom home is a true retreat into high-country New Zealand-quiet, remote, and deeply connected to the land.

From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore some of the most iconic outdoor experiences in the world. Hike portions of the Milford or Routeburn Tracks, fly fish pristine rivers, ride horses through open valleys, or kayak and jet boat through dramatic alpine terrain. The landscapes of nearby Mount Aspiring National Park are so striking they've served as filming locations for The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and Narnia.

This is a place where time stretches, silence feels expansive, and every view looks like it belongs on a postcard.

Details:

• Seven-night stay in Debbi Brainerd's stone cottage (New Zealand)
  
• Two-bedroom private home on working sheep farm (Wyuna Preserve)
  
• Located above Glenorchy, near Mount Aspiring National Park
  
• Ideal base for hiking, fishing, horseback riding, kayaking, and jet boating
  
• Valid through end of 2028
  
• Mutually agreeable dates; to be coordinated prior to Dinner in the Woods 2027.
  
• A rare chance to experience New Zealand at its most raw, beautiful, and unforgettable.