Ahuru Lodge luxury accommodation nestled within five acres of native gardens near Ohakune is designed so that every suite overlooks trout-filled Tokiahuru Stream. Ahuru translates to ‘they felt at home’ and with the services on offer, one could quite see how you’d never want to leave.

With five luxury guest suites, an Ahuru stay can be anything from a relaxing and mellow time out from the rush of normal life, an excuse to celebrate a special day or time in luxury or a stimulating adventure of fishing, skiing and daredevil adventures. Guests can recline in the double ended soak tub and overlook the magnificent view, or borrow the lodge’s fishing gear and head out for a partial soak in fish filled waters.

The interiors enhance the inherent beauty of the landscapes. Landscape colours, textures and patterns are brought inside to furnishings, original and eclectic art, sculpture and objets d'art.  

And to fit with landscape and the tastes of its discerning guests, the lodge features a palette of soothing whites and neutrals chosen from the popular Resene The Range Whites & Neutrals.

Interior wall areas are finished in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen, with bathrooms and wet areas finished in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen Kitchen & Bathroom.  Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen Kitchen & Bathroom is formulated with anti-bacterial silver and Resene MoulDefender to inhibit mould growth. Ceilings are finished in Resene SpaceCote Flat while trims and joinery are finished in Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss waterborne enamel.

Colourways are subtle with Resene Parchment (light beige neutral) dominating the guest wing walls complemented by bathrooms and ceilings in Resene Quarter Parchment (pearly grey). Elsewhere, the Resene Parchment tonal family is continued onto ceilings and trims with wall colour changes to suit the desired atmosphere of each space.

Hallway walls are finished in Resene Triple Ash (warm grey), the front entry foyer and sitting room in Resene Colins Wicket (ochre green), the kitchen in Resene Triple Spanish White (rustic complex neutral), and selected other areas in Resene Dragon (dense brown) and Resene Grey Olive (mid greened brown), reflecting the dramatic landscape outside matched with the ranges available through Resene.

All paint systems are Environmental Choice approved, which fits in well with the culture at Ahuru. The building was designed using sustainable materials, organic herbs and vegetables are grown and served to guests and waste is recycled. And guests are even invited to plant a tree to provide carbon credits for the energy used in getting them to Ahuru and as a lasting memory of their visit.

www.ahurulodge.com
Architect: Simon Clarkson, Clarkson Architects
Interior Designer: Liz Mark Design
Painting Contractor: Helping Hands
Resene: Wanganui ColorShop
From the Resene News – issue 1/2010

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