Conference & Retreat Hire
A private heritage setting for focused thinking, meaningful connection, and inspired outcomes
Conference and Retreats
For discerning companies, membership organisations and special interest groups seeking an unforgettable setting for high-level strategy sessions, executive retreats, leadership off-sites or intimate board meetings, Earnscleugh Castle offers complete exclusivity in one of New Zealand’s most distinguished heritage properties.
This Category 1 Heritage New Zealand-listed Jacobethan manor becomes your private corporate residence for the duration of your event. With the option to have no other guests on site, your team enjoys total privacy and focused productivity surrounded by timeless elegance and the dramatic landscapes of Central Otago.
Ideal for
Executive leadership retreats
Board strategy sessions
High-level team off-sites
Client appreciation or incentive events
Creative or wellness-focused workshops
Your Exclusive Conference
Hire Includes:
Full exclusive use of the castle for your group (up to 12 guests overnight)
Option to add the Historic Coach House for up to 6 additional guests
Grand formal dining room for meetings and presentations
Various break-out and private spaces including a library and ballroom
Commercial kitchen for private catering and your own personal chef
Unlimited access to the pool, sauna, spa and ice bath
Croquet lawn, gardens, eastern decks and western balcony for breakout sessions or networking
30 acres of land to explore
Unlimited Wi-Fi
Health and Wellness
We are delighted to curate fully tailored corporate wellness packages in partnership with leading experts from within the Central Otago and Southern Lakes region.
These can include group seminars on productivity and sustainable wellbeing, personalised health sessions, and signature experiences such as private Wim Hof Method breathwork sessions (2-hour immersive breathing, mindset and optional cold-exposure workshops) to build resilience, focus, energy and stress resilience for your team.
Local Experiences
We regularly arrange wine-blending workshops, private ice curling sessions, guided heritage tours, e-MTB half and full day rides and cooking classes with our friends across the road at The Packing Shed.
If of interest, owners Ryan and Marco are also more than happy to share their personal stories from the four-year renovation of this heritage property and their experience being featured on Grand Designs NZ.
Transportation
We can provide seamless personalised pick-up and drop-off from Queenstown Airport, which is just 1hrs drive away, plus dedicated transport for your group throughout your stay at the castle.
For the ultimate arrival experience, we can also arrange a private helicopter transfer from Queenstown Airport — a spectacular 13-minute flight that lands you directly at the property.
Enquire Below
To discuss your upcoming conference or off-site and receive a tailored proposal, please populate this enquiry form.
We will respond promptly with availability, suggested itineraries and pricing.
We look forward to welcoming your team to Earnscleugh Castle.
~ Ryan & Marco
