We are commercial growers of cut flowers, exporting Cymbidium orchids and Sandersonia, grown in greenhouses on our five-hectare property. The greenhouses are separate from the house and out of view, so the residence is private and looks out over the Kaukapakapa river valley. The setting is rural and peaceful (we have a resident tui in the garden) but we are not isolated.

We are both originally from Kenya and have travelled widely. We have one daughter now at university, two dogs and two cats. We would particularly welcome travellers from Europe or America.

Weather and time permitting, we offer to take you cruising in the Hauraki Gulf in our nine-metre yacht. We are non-smokers.

• Homestays
• Non-smoking
• Self-contained Accommodation