Welcome to Moa Stone Estate
– Organic Flower Farm, Venue & Private Accommodation
Flowers, from the foothills
of the maunga
Organic, spray-free, and endlessly enchanting, we grow more than 300 varieties of cut flowers and lush foliage.
From orchids, lilies, dahlias, roses and peonies, to eucalyptus, magnolia, protea and grevillea, our piece of paradise on the foothills of Mount Karioi is a cacophony of colour, throughout the year.
“I fall in love with a different flower every week.”
– Mika, co-owner Moa Stone Estate
Flowers are a reflection of both the love you put into them and the environment in which they bloom.
Alongside caring for our two acres of flowers with reverence, we’re grateful that the magic of the surrounding landscape is imbued in our blooms, too.
You’ll find our flower oasis at the foothills of ancient Mount Karioi, in rural Raglan Whāingaroa. We’re lucky to live on generational land that co-founder Josh’s family has cared for and farmed since 1850. He and his partner Mika began Moa Stone Estate together in 2015, farming organic food before transitioning to flowers and foliage. The organic processes remained, and now spray-free practices are a way of life here.
The slope we’ve picked for our plants, accommodation and venue looks out to the stunning vista of the mountain and green rolling hills. The bank is quite literally a cascade of flowers, and although our backs may resent us for our choice of incline, the paradise we’ve created in a decade of hard work is well worth it.
Unearthing history: The meaning behind our name, Moa Stone Estate
The now-extinct Moa was a flightless bird native to Aotearoa New Zealand. With the largest species of Moa reaching a height of more than three metres, these birds were a majestic part of the history of this land.
We know they once roamed the slopes of our farm because, while landscaping, we uncovered Moa stones. Like many birds, Moas ate stones to help them digest their food; while in their gizzard, these stones developed a polished effect. Once a bird passed away, these tiny remnants of their life were preserved in the ground.
We often find more Moa stones when topsoil washes away after heavy rain. We’ve collected some to put them in a display box so any visitors to Moa Stone Estate can enjoy these unique pieces of history.
“Moa Stone Estate is a safe haven. It’s peaceful and a place to be at one with nature.” – Mika, co-owner Moa Stone Estate
Meet Mika & Josh – Your flower farmers and hosts
Mika and Josh’s love blossomed over a shared passion for gardening and the outdoors.
Josh had grown up on the Cornes family farm in rural Raglan, while Mika was introduced to gardening in The Netherlands, where she grew up. Her mother would grow various flowers, adamant to have colour surrounding her year round. Mika applies the same principle; even in winter, Moa Stone Estate boasts with blooms like proteas, orchids, peonies, teleopa, ornamental kale and helleborus.
Josh’s life on the farm has brought him years of experience in engineering and construction. His upcycling and carpentry skills are evident throughout the property. Steelpunk Art, braziers, century old rimu propagating vases, the tables you learn at in our workshops or dinner prepared at handmade wooden benches in our lodge.
Moa Stone Estate’s mission is to share our hard work, joy and passion with others. We can’t wait to welcome you to our little oasis.
By steering clear of harmful chemicals, we’ve created a sanctuary for all manner of beautiful critters. You may spot frogs on the lilypads, see butterflies and bees fluttering between flowers, and hear hedgehogs fossicking at night.
Organic, spray-free flowers and foliage
Retail & wholesale
Year-round/all-season flowers
Custom-made arrangements
for any occasion
Pick-up from our Raglan farm or deliver to your door
