STARLING
HOMESTEAD
​Country Weddings and Accommodation
on our family farm
NORTH CANTERBURY WINE REGION
A unique and rustic escape
Spread across 14 acres of North Canterbury farmland, where Amberley meets the Waipara wine valley, The Starling Homestead offers a rural retreat for those seeking a relaxed weekend away or engaged couples looking for a unique countryside location for their small wedding or elopement.
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Experience something special by staying at
The Stables, our charming on-site boutique accommodation for couples, located within its own private paddock.
This carefully curated space is the perfect setting to recharge & reconnect with the one you love.
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Our location, nestled among the award-winning wineries of Waipara, 10 minutes north of Amberley, offers the perfect opportunity to indulge in a weekend of wine tasting, or simply bask in the tranquil, rural atmosphere.
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Conveniently located less than an hour from Otautahi Christchurch, our family farm offers an unforgettable country setting for small, affordable weddings and elopements, brimming with ambiance.
About us:
Hello! We are your hosts, Jae & Jodie Starling.
Thank you for taking the time to learn a little about us and what we can offer you at our family farm, The Starling Homestead.
We were married here, under the olive trees on the front lawn in 2022.
Relaxed, joyful and intimate, this simple ceremony sparked the idea which has led us to where we are today, sharing our property with others for small country rustic weddings and elopements. ​​​​​
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