Your hosts at Evergreen Yurt are Mathias and Robin, along with their rescue dog, Lucy.
Ten years ago, Mathias, from Germany, and Robin, from the United States, made New Zealand their home. After meeting in Wellington, they shared a dream of leaving the bustling city for countryside peace. In 2021, they made that dream a reality by moving to Kaeo and establishing Evergreen Reserve—a place for guests to escape into nature.
Evergreen Reserve’s mission reflects Mathias and Robin’s dedication to conserving New Zealand’s native bush, protecting the Kiwi bird population, enhancing biodiversity, controlling pests, and offering a warm B&B experience for guests to reconnect with nature. Hosting WWOOFers from around the world adds fresh energy and stories to their sanctuary.
The couple enjoys taking joy in nurturing native plants and planting trees, supported by a community of neighbours who share their love for the land.
With years of hospitality experience worldwide, Mathias brings a passion for hosting, ensuring every guest feels at home. Their glamping inspiration came from a memorable 2018 stay at another Canopy Camping escape.