History

Lothlorien was the name Paul gave the Cottage when we moved in that special day, 5th September 1985. The name originates from the magical forest in JRR Tolkien's book The Lord of the Rings.
The outlook was divine, you were elevated and immediately you felt at one with Mother Nature.  As you overlooked the treetops, a feeling of peace and tranquility descended.  Lothlorien was indeed a lovely little hideaway set among the treetops, you had the illusion you were living in the country yet the city centre was only 4kms away.

The cottage was moved to London Terrace in the 1950’s.  We were thrilled to be recipients of these original photographs which add to the special history belonging to Lothlorien.

 

     
Loaded and ready to go                   We’re on the move                         Overseeing the move                        

Paul and I lived very happily here at Lothlorien, raising our three sons; Sam, Sean and Christopher all of whom have grown into fine young men.  Our glorious third son holds Lothlorien very dear as he was born here, the sacredness of creating new life and of growing young at Lothlorien has been very special and very dear to our family’s heart. Not only have our family considered Lothlorien a special place, we have also had many people relay this feeling over the years on numerous occasions.

These foundations were laid in the 1990’s – I was working part time as a Reiki Practitioner and Homeopath, my business was the Golden Light Healing Centre.  Timing is everything and as a mother of 3 young children I did not have time to continue with my practice, and chose to close the door. 
The door was re-opened with the support of Paul and teenage sons, Lothlorien was dedicated a ‘place of healing’ September 2004.  Over the next couple of years time was spent re-educating, creating and gathering all of what was required to make Lothlorien Retreat the special place it is.
Lothlorien Retreat Limited was established Monday the 15th January 2007, a very happy day.

From humble beginnings in the 20th century as a farm cottage, Lothlorien continues its evolution into the 21st century as a cottage retreat.  It is a place to come for a holiday, a place of rest and relaxation, a place of healing offering holistic health spa therapy, a place of peaceful surrounds where everyday folks can retreat into the treetops.  Lothlorien, a place like no other, like Taranaki which is Legendary.

Today Lothlorien welcomes you...