Black Label Retreats

Rarest Retreats in New Zealand

Discover Black Label Retreats, our invitation-only collection of New Zealand’s most exceptional private villas, vacation homes and architectural residences – each quietly positioned in the pristine landscapes of the Southern Lakes region of New Zealand’s, South Island.

Unlisted and unseen, these retreats are reserved for those who value privacy over publicity and experience over excess. Each residence is hand-selected for its provenance, design integrity and connection to place – from lake-edge pavilions to hidden alpine retreats.

Rarely available. Always remarkable. Every stay promises an extraordinary escape: an intimate sanctuary for the discerning traveller seeking a world beyond the ordinary.

Why Invitation-Only and Off-Market Matters

True exclusivity lives outside the spotlight. The most exceptional homes are not found on booking platforms or promoted through algorithms – they are shared quietly, through trusted relationships and personal introductions.

The Black Label Retreats collection exists to protect the privacy of our owners and the discretion of our guests. Every property is privately represented, personally verified, and available only to those invited.

For guests, this means access to spaces that are otherwise unseen – homes that cannot be browsed, booked or discovered anywhere else. For owners, it ensures the integrity of their residences and the calibre of those who enter them.

This is not about scarcity for its own sake; it is about curation, respect and alignment. In a world of constant exposure, true luxury is the ability to remain unseen.

Every Stay Is A Private Production

From your first discreet arrival to your final moment of departure, every detail is arranged behind the scenes. Daily servicing, pantry provisioning, private chefs, in-house spa therapists, and hand-picked local artisans work in harmony to create an experience that feels effortless, yet meticulously composed.

Each retreat carries its own atmosphere. Moments are unhurried by design.

You are not a guest checking in. You are the sole audience to a performance crafted exclusively for you – one that begins the moment your helicopter lands in the grounds or your car passes through the gates, and lingers long after you leave.

Request Your Invitation

Access to the Release’s Black Label Retreats is by invitation only.

Each request is reviewed by our team to ensure alignment between guest, property and purpose.

If accepted, you will receive your unique password granting entry to the private collection where our most exceptional residences and bespoke experiences are revealed.

Your information remains private and is never shared. Access is limited and available to a select number of guests each season.

For those who prefer whispers to headlines.

Tailor-Made Experiences