A LITTLE PIECE OF PARADISE
Andrew and Elizabeth Hayes are the owners of Million Springs Farm in the stunning Hakataramea Valley. The former sheep, beef and dairy farm has been in the Hayes family for six generations and is now the proud home of Nest. Since taking over the property in 2009 and progressing the farm, the couple has constantly been searching for other ways to celebrate the land.
Nest is a hidden jewel on the family farm. These luxury treehouses offer guests something special, an enchanting experience to remember. Guests are spoilt with luxurious amenities, local produce, and attractions. Treehouse guests will be taken back to a time of simple, carefree joy and can truly relax in their peaceful surroundings.
As ‘Nest makers’, Liz and Andy are a self-described ‘pair of big kids’ looking to help others relive their childhood adventures in the lap of luxury amongst the treetops – they wanted to provide a space where people could come, breathe, and return to a carefree, idyllic state of mind.
“As kids, there was no better way to escape and dream than to climb high into the arms of tree branches.
“Walking through the trees, with the lights glittering and swing bridge ahead, it’s hard not to return to the magic and adventure of our youth. In this busy, racing world, we wanted to create not only a place to stay, but a place to experience, one we hope you walk away from feeling refreshed, invigorated, and recharged.”
So what can one expect at Nest? You’ll be able to snuggle in style under the stars in your very own treehouse, perched high amongst the branches overlooking the dramatic contours of the majestic Hakataramea Valley. A short stroll through the trees is a swing bridge, which will lead you to your architecturally designed treehouse, where you will be enveloped in style, invigoration, and comfort. You can soak up the unique scenery from the tree canopy in your private outdoor cedar bathtub or get your steam on in the luxury cedar sauna with breath-taking panoramic views from the mountain tops to the sprawling farmland far below.
Inside your treehouse, floor to ceiling windows ensure you feel one with nature while you’re warmed by the cosy, flickering fire and wrapped in your sumptuous surroundings.
According to the couple, Nest is all about rewarding the intrepid tourist by showing them rural New Zealand at its best – to tempt them to take the road less travelled, in the utmost style and comfort. Nest subtly immerses people in nature to enjoy a more authentic rural New Zealand.
“We feel we live in a little piece of paradise. It’s largely undiscovered to New Zealand travellers, and we are loving showing it off, and enjoy being able to provide a place for loved ones and friends to celebrate, reconnect, and just take time out from their busy lives.”
Liz says the duo have booked two elopements for the upcoming summer season and even helped with a proposal.
“We have been overwhelmed and blown away by the response so far, and just glad people seem to love the concept and project as much as Andy and I do. It’s completely understandable that once guests arrive, they may never want to leave. For a beautiful moment in time, they won’t have to.”