Our Story
Living simply and sustainably
Kia ora. We are Jill and Martin; kaitiakitanga (guardians) of Hares Hut, a small farm in The Taylor Pass, Marlborough, Aotearoa New Zealand.
Native forest regeneration is our primary goal, and over the eleven years we have been here, we have seen growth in the natural environment, a decrease in exotic predators and a satisfying increase in bird life.
We enjoy hosting guests in the cottage at Hares Hut, and our guiding principle is Manaakitanga - the Māori world view of the process of showing respect, generosity and care for others.
Cottage History
In 2015, three shepherds huts were built in Otago and transported to the bare land that is Hares Hut.
The huts were joined together and the cottage was created.
We are joined at Hares Hut by our farm and domestic animals.
Meet The Team
Tui
Retired Station bred (stock horse) - a beautiful old mare
Fuzz and Curly
Yearling Charolais cross Angus and Hereford steers
Mitzi
Breeding ewe
Pamela Anderson
Breeding ewe
Trixie and Moss
Pest control officers
Chooks
Free range garden specialists and egg producers
Around the Farm
