Brian and his whānau (family) were amazing hosts and even better people. The love they have put into this home, exudes throughout every tile, bottle and being who enters. Their hospitality is phenomenal, cooking dinner, taking you on hikes to the summit of the hakamata's, visiting glow worms makes you feel as if you have become a part of their whānau. One note is if you are high maintenance, or looking for a 5 star chalet this may not be the place (composting toilet, ecofriendly). However, if you want a real experience with real and genuine people coming to this earthship is well worth the trip. They are walking tributes to making anything is possible - I will be back LOVE LOVE LOVE !!!