The Church History:

The Church was originally the Methodist Church from Taumaranui in the Central North Island, orginally built in 1916.  It became unused when the population of Taumaranui decreased and locals shared a single Church.

We tendered for the building and arranged a housemover to relocate it for us.The housemover failed to do the job, absconding with our deposit.  Unable to raise more money, we took 6 friends to Taumaranui and demolished it, storing it for 3 years before rebuilding it.

The local Hahei community supported us through the demolition process providing labour, transport and encouragement.

In reconstruction as much of the original material that was sound and able to be reused was - the trusses, rafters, floor, doors and windows.  

The original weatherboards were recycled as skirting boards in our accommodation cottages and the building was reclad with treated pine milled off a block of land in Hahei.

The resulting building provides a unique and characterful venue for both public and guest dining and an excellent venue for weddings or special occasions.