New beginnings!

Well, it seems that March is a time for new beginnings- Karen and Richard (our managers this summer) raced off to Dunedin on Tuesday and to welcome their baby boy into the world- 6 weeks early!
It sounds like baby Enzo Charlie Beven and Mummy are doing well, albeit a little tired from that surprise grand entrance.  We can't wait to meet the wee man.

So, this also means that the Pinfolds are now fast forwarding plans to move back into the lodge! With some frantic rearranging of furniture and a few licks of paint, we should find ourselves fully 'in' by the end of this weekend.  We are excited to be back, and have a renewed enthusiasm in Mountain Range.

We have plans to take one of the guest rooms out of operation and create a fabulous new kitchen and enlarge our living space to accommodate our growing family.  I will post pics as this is in action!

The other plan/ resolution is to work on our blog (since I see that despite good intentions, Jan and Feb have no posts!)- post lots of pics, reviews and deals and generally keep everyone up to date with what is happening in Wanaka.

Here's to 2011!

Lonely Planet

               

After 5 years of hard work, we have finally managed to be reviewed by the Lonely Planet Guide to New Zealand, and what do we get?-  "EDITOR'S PICK!!!"

"This stunning lodge  is a vision of rustic luxury.  Seven rooms named for nearby mountain ranges are home to comfy duvets, fluffy robes, and views that will distract you from the nearby skiing and tramping options.  Cool touches like a complimentary glass of wine- from the lodge's own label no less- and an on-site hot tub complete an already pretty picture."

We love the write up, and hope that it will bring some more intrepid, interesting travelers  our way this summer.

The best ever fluffy pancakes!

So we have had a lot of comments about these pancakes- how fluffy they are, that nice little 'zing' that make them so more-ish- so we have decided to put them out there for people to try at home while reminiscing about their stay at Mountain Range Lodge!

Yoghurt & Lemon Zest Pancakes

1 1/2 C   flour
1 1/2 t     baking soda
3/4 t        baking powder
1 T          caster sugar
pinch of  salt
2             eggs
1 1/2 C  plain unsweetened yoghurt
1/2 C     milk
1            lemon- zest + juice

In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients together.  Whisk eggs and then other wet ingredients in another bowl, then gently fold all ingredients together.

Serve with slices of banana, crispy grilled rashers of bacon and maple syrup!  Yum!

Pre-Christmas Sale!

We have just announced a special Pre-Christmas sale deal that will apply to all bookings made before SATURDAY 18th DECEMBER!

Stay 2 nights in a Premier Superking Room for NZ$199 per night. 

Includes full breakfast, home-baked afternoon tea and evening drink daily.

There are still plenty of dates available, but you must book before next Saturday to take advantage of this deal! 

www.mountainrange.co.nz/reservations

Welcome to Mountain Range Boutique Lodge!

Mountain Range Lodge offers relaxed, understated and casually luxurious accommodation in the most beautiful little town in the world- Wanaka, New Zealand.                  

Through this blog, we hope to share some of our knowledge of the area, news and information on upcoming events, special deals, recipes and more, and we welcome your comments and contributions!