Daylight Savings usually means you've moved into Spring. Not so this past weekend. The unexpected snow gave such a magical atmosphere to the weekend away. There were high winds the day we arrived which caused some concern when hearing the wind battering the roof during the night. But everything was solid as. None of the outdoor furniture moved.
For those city slickers unfamiliar with My Lyford, you turn off the main road (SH70) onto a gravel winding road for the last 4km. And please ensure you're well aware of where Totara Lodge is. There's no cell phone reception for some 10 or so minutes before you reach Totara Lodge. If you've not had a good look on a map and assuming you can pull up Google Maps as you get closer, you'll find yourself out of luck. You do get cell phone reception once you reach the street itself.
We had a wonderful time at the lodge. A Log cabin is an experience we've never had before in NZ. It was everything you see from the photos and expect. Thanks, Anita & Mark