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Neudorf Hall before the restoration |
History of NEUDORF HALLNeudorf Hall is steeped in History. Set amidst the lush Moutere pasture and in a lovely Valley which was home to many German migrants. The original building began its life as a school in the 1870s with 53 pupils. The single roomed building had a large fire at one end which is still evident to this day retaining the original wooden mantel. Later in 1930 the school became the Neudorf community Hall thru until 1980. Then in 1980 - 2004 it became the home of the Upper Moutere Playgroup. If these walls could talk what stories we could share!! The Hall was home to Dances, Table Tennis, indoor bowls and much much more. In 2004 the Hall was put up for tender and the money raised from the sale went toward the building of the Upper Moutere Recreation centre. Upper Moutere was fortunate that the English architect who purchased the property saw the challenge in resurrecting the old building to its present day glory. It took him and two other builders two and half years to complete and you can see the passion and pride that went into it when you visit and look through a bound book that takes you on the complete journey. We purchased the property in late 2007 and decided that we wanted to combine our personal passions of Art and Hospitality and share some of the splendor of our home by opening our own Exquisite Country B&B. Stroll through the garden and enjoy watching Michael working on his various sculptures in his private studio. All sculpture is for sale. By 2009 end we hope to have completed building of a purpose built Gallery /Studio for Michael www.michaelmacmillan.co.nz ...make sure you sign our visitors book and be a part of it all.
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