We arrived after dark and a full day of flying to comfortable accommodations and a great place to relax. We had a wonderful breakfast each morning with homemade treats like granola, Quince preserves, and apple/rhubarb fruit sauce. Bev was very knowledgeable about the area and provided us with a variety of suggestions of things to see and do. TiriTiri Matangi Island was a must see with the variety of native birds. The city of Orewa offered good shopping and a celebration of the Maori culture we attended was a very pleasant wtih stories set to music. We had wonderful conversations and as always learned that we are much more alike than different. Thanks Bev for hosting us! Nan, Brent, Noelle