LUX Spring 2018

76 Split Apple Retreat is an exclusive, intimate luxury lodge, retreat and Wellness Spa at the Abel Tasman National Park. We profile the venue as we look to find out more about what makes it so enticing for guests to visit. Located near Nelson, New Zealand, Split Apple Retreat is an exclusive three-suite, luxury, multi-award-winning retreat at the gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park at the top of the South Island, New Zealand. Built high above the Tasman Bay with sweeping ocean views, the focus is to make guests feel at home and encourage good health and wellness. Split Apple Retreat was built around a museum-quality collection of Asian art and antiques which date back to the 3rd Century. The architect built the entire retreat around the art, and the paintings and sculptures create a sense of quiet elegance which seamlessly compliments the restorative wellness experience that is Split Apple. Paramount to ensuring guests enjoy their stay, the team at Split Apple work hard to guarantee that the guest will want to return. Contributing to this aspect of the business are the hosts; Lee Nelson, a retired doctor who specialises in making people look and feel as good as they can, and chef Anne Pen Lee, who is renowned for her gourmet Asian-Mediterranean fusion cuisine, in which every ingredient has been selected for its positive contribution to health and wellness. Each gourmet dish is artistically presented and every ingredient has been selected for making a positive contribution to health and wellness. For wine lovers, there is also the world-class wine cellar to enjoy a selected bottle with meals. Internally, staff are employed to fit the philosophy of nutrition, wellness and health and the owners and general manager personally host the guests during their stay. 1804LU03 Providing the perfect relaxing getaway for guests, the treatments available to visitors are massage, aromatherapy, reiki, acupuncture, craniosacral therapy and reflexology. Alternatively, guests also have the option of using the FAR-infrared sauna, steam room and yoga pavilion. With views out to the bay, people can also enjoy the salt-water infinity swimming pool or just relax in the Japanese spa bath. With people flocking from all over the world to experience the fascinating views, services and treatments provided by those at Split Apple Retreat, there really are a multitude of options for guests to explore. For those who want to experience the great New Zealand outdoors, the area has some of the most visited parks in the country. Excursions may be made by chartered boat or helicopter into the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks, or guests can walk part of the spectacular coastal track which leads to golden-sand beaches, surrounded by the native bush and birdsong. The three luxurious suites have 180-degree ocean views and private decks with fragrant gardens, and there is a private path which leads guests down to beautiful to the Split Apple Rock for which the area is famous. Typically, Split Apple Retreat attracts guests who are successful professional people of all ages, who are looking for an exceptional experience. The team also cater to honeymooners, babymooners and for special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries. Overall, there are so many aspects of the Retreat which make it a truly wonderful place to stay. Guests from all around the world are choosing to visit the venue and get away from their hectic lifestyle. With the excellent service that the hosts provide, and the continued satisfaction of guests regarding treatments and nature, Split Apple Retreat will continue to be the perfect exclusive accommodation escape for guests. Your Perfect Exclusive Accommodation Escape Retreat Company: Split Apple Retreat Contact: Lee Nelson Address: 195 Tokongawa Drive, RD2 Motueka, Tasman, 7197, New Zealand Phone: 00 64 3 527 8377 Website: www.splitapple.com