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  Food at Solscape

  Solscape’s on site cafe, The Conscious Kitchen serves delicious and affordable, local organic breakfast and diners through the summer months (December to April) in a beautiful yet casual setting overlooking the Tasman Sea. Recognising that the food needs of our guests is one of the major contributors to our ecological footprint we aim to reduce this impact by offering [...]

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  Summer Surf Camps at Solscape!

    Our 5 Day Summer Surf Camps are heaps of fun and a great way to experience an Endless Summer at Raglan, the home of surfing in New Zealand. Whether you’re a first time surfer or you want to improve your skills, our 5 Day Surf Camps will help you progress to the next level. [...]

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  Permaculture Design Certificate course 28th April to May 11th 2014

  *Permaculture Design Certificate Course* Permaculture is the harmonious integration of landscape and people — providing their food, energy, shelter, and other material and non-material needs in a sustainable way. The philosophy behind permaculture is one of working with, rather than against, nature; of protracted and thoughtful observation rather than protracted and thoughtless action; of looking [...]

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  solsurfer surf school

  our in house solsurfer surf school offers expert tuition for any level and a glimpse into the world of surfing and how we live as raglan surfers.  small classes, expert knowledge and quality experience. beginner surf lessons                          $85 this lesson is designed for the complete beginner or those wanting to improve their skills.  lessons are held [...]

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  eco bach

  the eco bach was created to meet the design principles of low embodied energy, non toxic, energy efficient and local. this simple, elegant building constructed of natural and recycled timbers, earth bricks and a myriad of eco features such as; passive solar design, locally made double glazed windows & joinery, wool insulation, natural oil finishes [...]

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  ivy cottage

  set at the front of the property with full sea views this classic 1960′s bach has a rustic charm of it’s own. the compact Ivy Cottage is a long way from ‘flash’ but is comfortable and meets guest’s needs sufficiently in a stunning location. split over two levels and sleeping up to 6, upstairs has [...]

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  overlander

  this 17 metre railway carriage contains a queen bed in the bedroom and day bed in the lounge area making it ideal for a couple or small family. outdoor deck fully equipped kitchen with stove tops, fridge, microwave, jug, toaster, crockery, cutlery, pots and pans dining table and chairs tv heaters bathroom facilities with shower [...]

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  Earth Dome

  using the freely available material of earth, each earth dome has been constructed as a separate workshop in a very hands on learning experience. many hands young and old have helped in the process of their creation. these beautifully flowing round structures have their own personality and time spent in one of our domes is a unique and [...]

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  Cabooses

  solscape is home to 12 authentic NZ railway carriages, recycled and fit-out for a good nights sleep. choose from our double, twin, dorm, shared and family cabooses. communal facilities include: spacious grounds book exchange outdoor BBQ and pizza oven fire place kitchen with fridges, 2 x 4 burner hobs, small oven, kettles, crockery, cutlery, pots [...]

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  Tipis

  a five minute bush walk takes you to the tipi retreat with four double, one twin and a  larger tipi sleeping four. each tipi is set upon poured earth or natural timber floors and are weather proofed with a rain-catcher. the tipis have traditional smoke flaps which can be left open for star gazing on clear [...]

Featured Accommodation

• Self Contained

• Earth Dome

• Cabooses

• Tipis

• Camping

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  Self Contained

  Solscape has been created as a place of rest and rejuvenation while offering opportunities to reconnect with nature and to explore ways of existing in our lives with lighter ecological footprints. We have an eclectic range of self contained accommodation, each unique in its own way. Please explore the options and choose one to suit your needs. [...]

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  Earth Dome

  using the freely available material of earth, each earth dome has been constructed as a separate workshop in a very hands on learning experience. many hands young and old have helped in the process of their creation. these beautifully flowing round structures have their own personality and time spent in one of our domes is a unique and [...]

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  Cabooses

  solscape is home to 12 authentic NZ railway carriages, recycled and fit-out for a good nights sleep. choose from our double, twin, dorm, shared and family cabooses. communal facilities include: spacious grounds book exchange outdoor BBQ and pizza oven fire place kitchen with fridges, 2 x 4 burner hobs, small oven, kettles, crockery, cutlery, pots [...]

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  Tipis

  a five minute bush walk takes you to the tipi retreat with four double, one twin and a  larger tipi sleeping four. each tipi is set upon poured earth or natural timber floors and are weather proofed with a rain-catcher. the tipis have traditional smoke flaps which can be left open for star gazing on clear [...]

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  Camping

  at solscape we offer two very different camping experiences. Te Ao Whanga consisting of 6 campervan sites and 8 tent sites,Te Ao Whanga camp rests on sacred maori land neighboring solscape. indoor outdoor kitchen and dining area with dining table, gas cooktop, fridge, toaster, jug, crockery and cutlery solar heated showers toilets   please note [...]

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