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Rachel Hunter – Supermodel
Wow! What an incredible place. Felt like home the minute we walked in.
Laurie Ochoa Gold – Arts and Entertainment Editor – LA Times
"Gary, what a magical interlude we’ve enjoyed at your lake retreat. You and Shirley are such warm hosts and Chris is a wizard in the kitchen. We especially loved what Chris did with Gary’s trout and we can’t forget Baxter and Zoe, fluffy companions to those 3 lovely felines."
2018 Certificate of Excellence - TA
2019 Certificate of Excellence - TA
Jonathan Gold – One of the world’s best food critics / LA Times Food Critic
"Thank you for fêteing us at your palace of trout!"
Brett Wilson – Calgary, Canada
"My son and I enjoyed several days here – using the venue as a base camp (a luxury base camp that is) for hiking and trekking in the Lake Taupo area. Staff (i.e. chef Chris) and hosts (Gary and Shirley) made every moment enjoyable. We would return!"
Joseph Dillard MD – Billings, Montana, USA
"You made our stay memorable with warm hospitality, eye for detail. Lake Taupo Lodge is truly a special place. Joe caught 25 rainbow trout in one day over 20inches. Stories will be told on stellafong.com"
Barbara Meyer – Hobart, Australia
"What a thrill to stay at such a beautifully designed Frank Lloyd Wright inspired house in such a beautiful garden.. Gary’s hospitality was also wonderful!"
