Te Whau Lodge, Waiheke Island, Auckland NZ

Liz Eglinton and Gene O'Neill run what must be one of the most gorgeous lodges in the world on Waiheke Island.  The Te Whau Lodge has a limited number of rooms but each with sweeping views over hillside and ocean and the most amazing gastronomic cuisine, hand made by professional Chef Gene himself.  I plug the Te Whau Lodge here but it needs no promotion.  To spend time there would be a total no-brainer.. seriously ! 

Where does Rose Charities fit in ? Liz and Gene had the entire board (and spouses) for early evening drinks and canapes on the night of the Rose Charities NZ 2010 AGM .  Wines were from Waiheke Island and the canapes, made by Gene and included tempura oysters from the local bay.   It was a totally lovely experience to watch the sun set over the Hauraki Gulf and see Auckland City dissolving gradually into night in the distance at the same time sipping Waiheke Whites and Reds.  Thank you Liz and Gene It was wonderful..