In no particular order.. just some fantastic New Zealand "locals" who are doing good things to make the world a better place!

• Greenspace - An alternative B & B to use if we are full. Check out the web page for good links to great vegetarian and vegan info.
• Organic Explorer Links to other great organic products and experiences. Check out the trip they did around NZ during Autumn 2009. http://organicexplorer.wordpress.com
• Underground Coffee Because we love them! And the coffee they roast almost as much!
• Cleverbastards Great NZ design. Buy Local!
• 1bbweb Wish! is listed here.
• Jeymar They make great organic soaps and supply Wish!
• Nobanno They make delicious Bengali food and are walking distance from Wish!
• Stone Circle Organics A wonderful Farm that supplies the extra vegetables that we can't grow at Wish!
• The Orange Tree They make great organic food and have gluten free, nut free and vegan options.
• Ruben Homes - A building company that builds homes and relationships.
• Egressive - A company making a difference.
• Donna from Home Cheese Making will be offering cheese making courses at WISH! during 2010. This is THE best course I have been to in MANY years. It was 1/3 the cost and twice the information of other courses I had researched.

          Please use reservations page if you are interested. Please include dates that suit. Extra dates to follow.

Friends/Groups/Mates booking both rooms for 2 nights and doing the course will be given a complimentary bottle of wine or bubbles to enjoy with their cheese on one night. Fresh flowers, homemade cookies, tasty apples, bubble bath and fluffy cotton robes will help make this a fun, relaxing experience. Our continental breakfast is included and will be served at about 8am so you are ready for the course.

Two friends using both rooms with shared ensuite  Total Cost inc. course and GST $600

Two Couples/four people* using both rooms with shared ensuite    Total Cost inc. course and GST $920

*Both rooms have queensized beds only -no twin options.

Would you like to learn how to make your own home made cheese?

 Dates and Courses

Beginners Course is 1 day.  ( Usually 10am to about 4pm) Next Course May 17th -please request other dates if you wnat to do the intermediate course in May. 

Intermediate Course is 1 day plus about 1 hour on the second day.

 Depending on the level of interest a  possible date for this will be May 14th and 15th

Beginner – Get everything you need from the supermarket!

 Beginners will make.....

Mascarpone – Similar to Cream Cheese

Mozzarella – A quick and easy way to make fresh mozzarella in less than 30mins!

Halloumi – A predominately hard cheese that is delicious fried.

Artisan Bread – The Master Recipe

We will enjoy a delicious lunch with a sampling of our yummy cheeses and breads with some Halloumi to take home.

Learn all this for only - $100            10am to about 4pm          Christchurch

Other links to some great people and companies who care about life, the planet and humanity....

USA

• Hippy Gourmet- They stayed with us and live their motto Peace, Love and Good eats!

No we don't get rewards for promoting other companies. Just the satisfaction of knowing there are others who care about what they wear, eat, buy and experience. Life is too short to not enjoy the company of friendly people, good wine, delicious food and great design!

                                                                       None of these companies have asked to be here either.

MUSIC

Music that we love-people we care about!

Bang! Bang! Eche!-crazy live shows and good times!

Elemeno-p-love 'em!

Kingston-the band who set the standard for being an excellent "Beds for Bands" member! FAB music too!

These Dancing Wolves-"Frequent user of "Beds for Bands", great people and fun music!

Underground Management-way too amazing to comment about... check out their bands!

wishnz- our myspace page for "Beds for Bands" with links to bands that are interesting, fun and play great music too!