Essential Nature Escape

This is where your reset begins.

The Essential Nature Escape is our foundational hosted experience, designed for couples who want wilderness, warmth, and a proper break without overcomplicating it.

One night minimum.
Everything handled.
Nothing to manage.

You arrive. We host. The lake does the rest.

Fully Hosted. Beautifully Simple.

What’s Included in the Essential Hosted Nature Escape

  • One-night minimum stay

  • Your choice of Lake View, Forest View or Forest View Queen room

  • Three-course seasonal set menu dinner

  • Continental breakfast each morning

  • Complimentary use of kayaks

  • Access to native forest trails

  • Personal, intuitive hosting throughout your stay

Your Evening, Unrushed

You settle in.

The lake softens into evening light.

At dinner, you’re served a three-course seasonal menu, prepared for you, not by you. No decisions. No prep. No cleanup.

Conversation lingers.

You sleep deeply.

In the morning, a continental breakfast waits.

No alarms required.

Choose Your Room

  • Lake View Room

    Summer Season (1 October - 30 April)

    $830 per night

    Winter Season (1 May - 30 September)

    $490 per night

  • Forest View Superior

    Summer Season (1 October - 30 April)

    $680 per night

    Winter Season (1 May - 30 September)

    $430 per night

  • Forest View Queen

    Summer Season (1 October - 30 April)

    $660 per night

    Winter Season (1 May - 30 September)

    $420 per night

Check Availability for Essential Nature Escape

How Essential Compares

The Essential Escape includes everything needed for a hosted wilderness stay.

If you’d like to add:

• Pre-dinner platter
• Additional beverages
• Private hot tub session
• Premium beverage upgrades

You may prefer our Indulgent or Immersive Nature Escapes.

Indulgent Escape
Immersive Escape

Why Book Direct

Lake-view guest room at Lake Brunner Eco Lodge with king bed, seating area and views over Lake Brunner on New Zealand’s West Coast.

Only a small number of couples stay at any one time.

When rooms fill, they’re gone.

Direct bookings include fully hosted inclusions, not just the room.

You’re not booking accommodation.

You’re booking relief.

Ready to Exhale?

One night can change the tone of your entire month.

Reserve Your Essential Nature Escape

Nature Escape FAQs

  • Yes, your meals, experiences, and hosting are included based on your chosen package.

  • Yes. This is designed to feel complete, even in a single night.

  • Additionals nights can be added based on availability.

Ready to Slow Down?

Still. Nourished. Unrushed.

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