Accommodating up to 200 people, the large two-storied barn, built at a similar time to the house, has been sensitively renovated to retain its character. The second floor has been removed to expose the barn's soaring sarked walls and exposed beams. The barn also features magnificent chandeliers juxtaposed against the original rustic interior, and views to the grounds, the magnificent native bush and beautiful farmland. Facilities include kitchen, wheelchair access, and outdoor paved areas. The barn is fully insulated and heated.

Accommodation is available for up to 38 people.

Charming historic cottage

3 double bedrooms. Sleeps up to 8 people. Bathroom, kitchen and lounge. Beautifully renovated with lovely private cottage garden.

Honeymoon cottage

1 romantic bedroom. Bathroom. Privately located, with its own cottage garden in a glade of silver birch and oak trees with views of the countryside.

Shearers Quarters

5 double bedrooms with en-suites all with own external access. Bunkroom for 4. Shared lounge/kitchen and laundry. Panoramic views, set in own cottage garden.

Annex

Attached to the main homestead. 1 double bedroom. En-suite. Conservatory/lounge area with its own private access. Overlooks magnificent gardens.

Tuhitarata Homestead

6 double bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 separate additional WC and a facilities room. This historic and grand home features a large formal dining room, large formal living room, library, conservatory, large country kitchen, scullery, media room, a large patio off the formal lounge and a swimming pool.

The handsome two-storied country house was built in the 1870s. The magnificent stylish rooms are elegantly furnished and exude an intriguing atmosphere, reflecting the hidden history of the house, as well as the owners' own backgrounds.

The extensive gardens provide a multitude of photo opportunities. One hundred year old oaks and other specimen trees; formal Italianate 'garden rooms' featuring box parterres, stone walls and formal hedging; Apple Blossom and Judas tree avenues; a wildflower meadow; an orchard and hundreds of snowdrops, blue bells and daffodils in spring. The surrounding farmland and the Rimutaka, Tararua and Haurangi Ranges provide an expansive and tranquil backdrop.

Options and Prices

We would like your wedding at Lacewood to be a very special lifetime memory for both you the bride and groom, and all of your family and friends. The services and options outlined below are designed to help you to create your dream wedding. If there is anything that you would like that is not covered in the information below, please feel free to discuss with us.

We provide a wide range of options for your special event at Lacewood.

Lacewood can be hired in part, or in its entirety. There are various pricing options depending on the season, please contact us for more information

Wedding Hire Options:

High Season (August - May) weekends, either:
1. Half estate: Venue, Cottage, Shearers' Quarters, Honeymoon Cottage.
or
2. Entire estate: Venue, Homestead, Cottage, Shearers' Quarters, Honeymoon Cottage.

High Season, mid-week (Wednesday)/Low Season (June - July):
1. Any combination of accommodation and/or venue can be hired.

To make your gathering of family and friends the celebration of a lifetime, the Estate is available for rehearsal and night-before celebrations and after-wedding functions. We are able to cater for dinners and breakfasts and can recommend superior catering, entertainment and transport providers.

We will work closely with you to create your perfect experience.

For more details on pricing and options please see below or call for more details.