Our meals are prepared by women, for women—with love, creativity, and care. Thanks to the culinary wisdom of Christine and Karen, every dish is wholesome, nourishing, and thoughtfully crafted to meet a wide range of dietary needs.
Breakfast
Your personally chosen breakfast is lovingly prepared the evening before, so you can take it to your room and enjoy it at your own rhythm—whether that’s with the sunrise, after journaling, or simply when your body says “now.”
Lunch
Served in the ambient back garden or on the upstairs deck overlooking the wild west coast surf, lunch is a celebration of nature and nourishment.
Dinner
In summer, dinner is served in our upstairs dining room with sweeping beach views. In winter, the fire’s warmth creates a more intimate, heartening experience.
Each bedroom includes tea and coffee-making facilities for your comfort.
Our Food Philosophy
- Organic vegetables and herbs from our garden whenever possible
- Free-range meat and eggs
- Meals are wholesome, creative, and deeply nourishing
- You don’t need to lift a finger—meals appear, dishes disappear
Dietary Needs
We cater for most dietary requirements thanks to Christine & Karen’s culinary wisdom.
- Gluten-free / Dairy-free / Vegan: $15 surcharge per 24-hour period (includes all meals + snacks)
- Vegetarian: No surcharge
- Simple changes may not incur a fee—just check in with us when booking.
Sample Menu Highlights
Lunch
- Spinach & Cream Cheese Crepes – V
- Cumin & Pumpkin Quiche – GF / V
- Quinoa & Cashew Falafels – GF / DF / V
- Te Wahi Ora’s Famous Beetroot & Walnut Salad – GF / V / DF option
Dinner
- Spanish Chicken with Lemon & Herb Vinaigrette – GF / DF
- Lamb Tagine with Cannellini Bean Mash – GF / DF
- Thai-Style Fish Pie with Kumara Mash – GF / DF
- Quinoa & Walnut Loaf with Homemade Tomato Sauce – DF / V
- Spinach & ricotta Lasagne – V
Sweet Treats
- Blueberry & Coconut Cake – GF / DF
- Raspberry Mousse Cake – GF / DF
- Mini Pecan Pies
- Chocolate Date Brownie – GF
- Black Cherry & Rum Compote – GF / DF
GF = Gluten Free DF = Dairy Free V = Vegetarian
What many women appreciate most is the gift of simply receiving—meals that appear without effort, dishes that disappear without a thought. It’s part of the healing.
THE TE WAHI ORA COOKBOOK
Did a dish touch your heart or delight your taste buds during your stay? We’ve gathered our most-loved recipes into the first-ever Te Wahi Ora Cookbook.
$20 per copy
All proceeds support our Charitable Trust and help us nourish more women.
To order, email: tewahiorapiha@gmail.com
