Exclusivity
A place for family and friends is what we built in 2011. Now we offer the beauty of our rural retreat with its generosity of space and time, committing to just one guest group at a time. Lansdowne Farm is the ideal location for family gatherings, travelling groups of friends, reunions, retreats, engagements, weddings and birthdays. Talk to us about how we can help create an unforgettable stay for your next get-together and create some magical memories.
THE HISTORY OF LANSDOWNE FARM
A bit of history of Lansdowne Farm. Surveyed after WWII, Lansdowne was farmed by returning New Zealand soldier Charles C. Upham, VC + Bar. After astonishing acts of bravery, this humble farmer divided paddocks, cleared brush, built tracks and made Lansdowne Farm famous, mostly by being himself.
Charles and his wife Molly had three daughters and lived on their farm until January 1994, when Charles’s poor health forced them to retire to Christchurch. Charles died on 22 November that year. 5,000 people lined the streets of central Christchurch and filled the city’s cathedral for his funeral, conducted with full military honours.
Lansdowne's farmers aspire to Charles' high standards by caring for, appreciating and sharing this special place in New Zealand and on the planet. And raising contented cattle and sheep, just like he did.