The Wishhouse Retreat
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Your stay at a glance
What makes this stay distinctive
One cabin on sheep and beef farmland, recorded as the owner answered and as the retreat's own site describes it.
Drinking water
AvailableRain water at the cabin
The owner states the property has springs for water, but that the cabin is currently supplied with rain water. No test panel or treatment specification is on file.
Supplied by the owner by email on 6 September 2026.
Food & sourcing
On requestGuests self-cater; bread provided
Guests bring their own food to cook for themselves. The owner makes a loaf of long ferment bread and provides New Zealand butter and local honey. A barbecue and a gas ring under cover are outside for cooking.
Supplied by the owner by email on 6 September 2026.
Cooking oils
Not yet confirmedNot yet confirmed
No cooking oil is named by the owner or the site. Guests bring their own food.
No cooking oil arrangement was supplied by the owner.
Cleaning & laundry
AvailableHome-made eco cleaning, line-dried linen
The owner states she makes her own eco cleaning products using essential oils, and that all linen is washed in eco laundry products and dried outside on a clothes line. No product name or certification is on file.
Supplied by the owner by email on 6 September 2026.
Your sleep environment
AvailableOne cabin, sleeps two
One upcycled cabin with a queen bed, sleeping two, furnished with pre-loved items. Linen is washed in eco laundry products and line-dried. Bulbs and blackout are not stated either way.
The Wishhouse Retreat's own site describes the cabin and its furnishings. The laundry was supplied by the owner by email on 6 September 2026. Read source
Swimming
Not yet confirmedNot yet confirmed
No pool or swimming water is published for the property, and none was supplied by the owner. An outdoor bath is published as part of the grounds.
No swimming arrangement was supplied by the owner. The outdoor bath appears on the retreat's own Facilities and Surrounds page. Read source
Self-guided, one cabin, and in the owner's own words she has not had professionals test for any of the pathways this index covers.
What Available means here
Available describes the feature shown, not whether it is included in your room rate. Certification and personal fit are separate; any unconfirmed details are named above, each with the source it came from.
What this stay offers
- Cleaning & laundry notesA practical cleaning and laundry summary is available, including any unconfirmed products or scent arrangements. This is not a product-safety or fragrance-free filter.
- Swimming notesA practical pool or beach summary is available, including water treatment and any open questions. Salt-chlorinated pools are included and identified; this is not a chlorine-free filter.
- Food sourcing detailsThe kitchen names its sourcing: a farm, a supplier, a certification, or its own garden.
- Water details publishedNamed water sources, treatment methods or measurements are published. Open the record to check treatment and testing; this filter does not establish drinking-water quality.
- Materials and textiles detailsMaterials or textiles are named in the evidence. A material name alone does not establish low emissions or the absence of specific chemicals.
About The Wishhouse Retreat
The Wishhouse Retreat is a single cabin on sheep and beef farmland in Onaero, Taranaki, run by Shelley Churchill. It is described on the property's own site as a self-guided retreat, and Shelley answered questions on water, cleaning products, furnishings, food and the setting by email on 6 September 2026; those answers sit alongside what the property publishes on its own site. Nothing on this record was seen in person.
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The cabin
The property's only accommodation is a single cabin with one room, sleeping two guests. The property's own site describes it as an upcycled cabin furnished with pre-loved items, equipped with a queen bed, a desk and Starlink internet. The owner adds that all furniture is second hand apart from the linen, and that linen is washed in eco laundry products and dried outside on a clothes line.
Water and cleaning
The owner states there are springs on the property for water, but that the cabin is currently supplied with rain water; no test or treatment specification is published. She also states that she makes her own eco cleaning products using essential oils, disclosed here as a feature of how the cabin is cleaned rather than a claim we have verified.
Food and outdoor cooking
Guests bring their own food to cook for themselves. The owner makes a loaf of long ferment bread with New Zealand butter and local honey, and the property's own site lists a Weber barbecue, a hot plate and outdoor cooking facilities; the owner separately describes a barbecue and a gas ring under cover outside.
The Kahikatea tree and the setting
The property's own site names a Kahikatea tree on the farmland as the heart of the retreat, with a path encouraging guests to walk to it, journal or sit in reflection; the owner calls it the healing tree in her own words. The owner describes the wider setting as rural, on a back country road, very quiet, with plenty of bird sounds and clean air, and says guests can walk through the paddocks to the tree. She runs the retreat on her own and offers bodywork as part of a stay if guests wish.
How to read this page
What is published above comes from The Wishhouse Retreat's own site, quoted with the date it was read. What is attributed to the owner comes from an email Shelley Churchill sent Jordan Lineham on 6 September 2026, recorded here as the property's own account rather than anything independently checked, and capped accordingly. The owner told us directly that she has not had professionals test the property for any of the pathways this index covers. Nothing on this page was seen in person.
Your stay, in detail
Explore the published information about your surroundings. Open each topic for its sources, measurements and unanswered questions. How we read it
Air and ventilation at The Wishhouse Retreat, on Air Ecology: not read yetNot read yet.Nothing yet
nothing publishedAir Ecology. Not read yet, and excluded from the denominator rather than counted as a zero.
Not read yet, so this pathway is excluded from the total rather than counted as a zero.
What is not published
- What filter grade is fitted to guest room air handling, for example MERV 13 or HEPA H13?
- What is the fresh air supply rate per person in a guest room?
- Are carbon dioxide, particulate or volatile organic compound levels measured, and are the readings published?
- Is there a mould inspection and remediation protocol, and when was it last run?
- Are there gas cooktops, fireplaces or other combustion sources inside guest rooms?
Water at The Wishhouse Retreat, on Water Integrity: publishedThey say: The owner states that the property has springs for water, but that the cabin is currently supplied with rain water. No test panel or treatment specification was supplied by the owner by email on 6 September 2026.No source URL on file.Published
1 sourceWater Integrity. Source, treatment, tested panels and how drinking water arrives.
What is published, and where it came from
- Specified
The owner states that the property has springs for water, but that the cabin is currently supplied with rain water. No test panel or treatment specification was supplied by the owner by email on 6 September 2026.
I have springs for water, but currently cabin is provided with rain water.
What is not published
- What is the water source, and what treatment is applied before it reaches a guest room?
- Is there a published contaminant test panel, and which laboratory ran it?
- Is shower and bath water filtered, and to what specification?
- How are pools and spas sanitised, and is the chemistry published?
- How is drinking water delivered, and is it treated on site?
Lighting at The Wishhouse Retreat, on Light Rhythm: not read yetNot read yet.Nothing yet
nothing publishedLight Rhythm. Not read yet, and excluded from the denominator rather than counted as a zero.
Not read yet, so this pathway is excluded from the total rather than counted as a zero.
What is not published
- Is guest room lighting tunable or circadian, and what specification is published?
- What colour temperatures are used in the evening, and are fixtures flicker free?
- Do sleeping areas have full blackout, and is it specified?
- What daylight access does a typical room have?
- Is exterior lighting shielded or reduced overnight?
EMF environment at The Wishhouse Retreat, on EMF Harmony: not read yetNot read yet.Nothing yet
nothing publishedEMF Harmony. Not read yet, and excluded from the denominator rather than counted as a zero.
Not read yet, so this pathway is excluded from the total rather than counted as a zero.
What is not published
- Are guest rooms wired for data, or is access wireless only?
- Where are wireless access points and smart meters placed relative to the bed?
- Have field levels been measured in sleeping areas, and by whom?
- Can a guest have wireless disabled in their room on request?
- Is any shielded cabling or shielding material specified in the build?
Materials and textiles at The Wishhouse Retreat, on Materials and Textiles: publishedThey say: The owner states that she makes her own eco cleaning products using essential oils, and that all linen is washed in eco laundry products and dried outside on a clothes line. No product name or certification is supplied by the owner by email on 6 September 2026.No source URL on file.Published
1 sourceMaterials and Textiles. Named materials, finishes, bedding composition and cleaning chemistry.
What is published, and where it came from
- Specified
The owner states that she makes her own eco cleaning products using essential oils, and that all linen is washed in eco laundry products and dried outside on a clothes line. No product name or certification is supplied by the owner by email on 6 September 2026.
I make my own eco cleaning products, with essential oils. All furniture is second hand, apart from linen. All linen is washed in eco laundry products and dried outside on clothes line.
What is not published
- What are the mattresses made of, and are they treated with flame retardants?
- What is the fibre content of the linen, and is it certified, for example to GOTS or OEKO TEX?
- Which paints, adhesives and sealants were specified, and are they low emission?
- What cleaning and laundry products are used, and is the list published?
- Are there named low emission certifications on the flooring or joinery?
Food and sourcing at The Wishhouse Retreat, on Food and Kitchen: publishedThey say: The owner states that guests bring their own food to cook for themselves, that she makes a loaf of long ferment bread with New Zealand butter and local honey, and that there is a barbecue and a gas ring under cover outside for cooking. No supplier or certification is named by the owner by email on 6 September 2026.No source URL on file.Published
1 sourceFood and Kitchen. Sourcing, on site growing, cookware, kitchen water and additive discipline.
What is published, and where it came from
- Specified
The owner states that guests bring their own food to cook for themselves, that she makes a loaf of long ferment bread with New Zealand butter and local honey, and that there is a barbecue and a gas ring under cover outside for cooking. No supplier or certification is named by the owner by email on 6 September 2026.
People bring their own food to cook for themselves, but I do make a loaf of long ferment bread, with new zealand butter and local honey. There is a bar b q to cook off outside, plus a gas ring, under cover outside, inside is only 1 room, so can only sleep 2 people.
What is not published
- What share of produce is grown on site or sourced locally, and is it verified?
- Which cooking oils are used, and is the policy published?
- What cookware is used in the kitchen?
- Is kitchen and ice water filtered, and to what specification?
- Is there a published position on additives, preservatives or allergens?
Nature and design at The Wishhouse Retreat, on Biophilic and Healing Design: publishedThey say: The property's own site describes the cabin as an upcycled structure furnished with pre-loved items, set on sheep and beef farmland with a Kahikatea tree the owner calls the centre of the retreat, and states that guests are encouraged to walk to the tree, journal or sit in reflection.The Wishhouse Retreat, read 2026-09-11.Published
2 sourcesBiophilic and Healing Design. Nature access, views, volume and natural material contact, designed with intent.
What is published, and where it came from
- Specified
The property's own site describes the cabin as an upcycled structure furnished with pre-loved items, set on sheep and beef farmland with a Kahikatea tree the owner calls the centre of the retreat, and states that guests are encouraged to walk to the tree, journal or sit in reflection.
The Kahikatea tree serves as the heart of our retreat. Visitors are encouraged to take peaceful walks to the tree, engage in journaling, or simply sit in silence and reflect.
- Specified
The owner states there is plenty of chance to get outside in the sun and walk through paddocks to what she calls the healing tree. This was supplied by the owner by email on 6 September 2026.
There is plenty of chance to get outside in the sun to walk through paddocks to healing tree.
What is not published
- Does every guest room have direct outdoor access or an operable opening?
- What is the published design intent behind the natural materials used?
- What are the typical ceiling heights and room volumes?
- Was the landscape designed with native planting, and is the palette published?
Sound and sensory environment at The Wishhouse Retreat, on Sound and Sensory Ecology: publishedThey say: The owner states that the property sits in rural New Zealand on a back country road, describes it as very quiet with plenty of bird sounds and clean air, and says she runs the retreat on her own and offers bodywork as part of a stay if guests wish. This was supplied by the owner by email on 6 September 2026.No source URL on file.Published
1 sourceSound and Sensory Ecology. Measured background noise, separation between keys, and scent load.
What is published, and where it came from
- Specified
The owner states that the property sits in rural New Zealand on a back country road, describes it as very quiet with plenty of bird sounds and clean air, and says she runs the retreat on her own and offers bodywork as part of a stay if guests wish. This was supplied by the owner by email on 6 September 2026.
It's situated in rural new zealand, on a back country road, very quiet, plenty of bird sounds, clean air, I have springs for water, but currently cabin is provided with rain water. [...] I run the wishhouse retreat on my own, I offer bodywork as part of the stay if people wish. It's designed as a self guided retreat, so it can be whatever the client needs it to be.
What is not published
- What is the measured background noise level in a guest room at night?
- What acoustic separation is specified between adjoining keys?
- How loud is the guest room air conditioning at its lowest setting?
- Is fragrance diffused into guest rooms or public areas, and can it be declined?
38 open questions could be answered with information this property already holds. Answer these for this property
Before you pack
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Check your water, food, cleaning and sleep essentials
Drinking water, shower water and the pool
What drinking water is available in my room and around the property? Please share the source, treatment, latest test report and refill arrangements. How is shower water treated, and which disinfectants are used in the pool, including any chlorine from a salt system?
Room cleaning and laundry
Which exact products are used for room cleaning, sheets and towels? Can you prepare my room without added fragrance, fabric softener or scent diffusers, and follow that arrangement throughout my stay? Can I decline housekeeping?
Food, organic sourcing and cooking oils
Which ingredients are certified organic, and what does any organic percentage cover? Can the kitchen use only olive oil for my meals, including preparation, marinades and dressings, and record this request for every meal during my stay?
Sheets, pillows and personal care
What are the sheet fibres, textile finishes and pillow filling? Are organic bedding or alternative pillows available, and which detergent is used? Please share the brands and ingredient lists of the shampoo, conditioner and body wash.
Lighting and darkness for sleep
Does my room have effective blackout curtains? Can bedside lights be dimmed or set to a warm colour, and can nonessential indicator lights be switched off? Please explain any controls that must stay on for safety.
Air, the EMF environment and nature
How is my room ventilated, and are current room-level air measurements available? Are EMF measurements available with the method, location and date? Can I control in-room Wi-Fi or use a wired connection? What outdoor space or access to nature does this room offer?
No message is sent from this page. A named material, water system or organic product does not by itself establish that every requirement is met.
About this record
About the evidencewhat measurements mean, coverage, and when we read it
Published details for 5 of 8 topicsMeasured means a measurement: a reading with a unit, taken by a named party or an instrument, about this building. A certificate is not one, however rigorous the certificate, because what reaches a reader is the mark and not the readings behind it. Published details means the property or a third party published something we could cite and check, whether it names a system or simply asserts it. This record has measurements on 0 of 8 pathways and published details for 5 of 8, across 6 cited items.
The Wishhouse Retreat at a glance
The Wishhouse Retreat is a stay in Onaero, Taranaki, New Zealand. We have reviewed 5 of eight pathways, including published details about the indoor environment and the stay. Read each source for the room, location and date it covers. Last reviewed 2026-09-11. Confirm arrangements for your room and travel dates before booking.
An assessor of ours standing in a room and writing down what was obvious from being there is printed on this record and counted in neither number. An assessor of ours standing in the same room with an instrument has produced a reading, and a reading counts whoever took it.
Published evidence · no on-site assessment on record · read 2026-09-11
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Listed is what the property or a public source says, read and cited by us. It is the state of most of this index and it is not a mark against anyone: a listing is free, permanent and open to every property. Verified means evidence was submitted and confirmed. Certified means a whole-building health standard was awarded, by us or by a body under the named standard and its own scope. Certification does not confirm every personal requirement. What each of the three means.
What is not publishedthe gaps in the public record, named
The property's own site describes the cabin, the surrounds and the Kahikatea tree, but the owner has told us directly that she has not had professionals test for any of the pathways this index covers. No water source or treatment test is published for the springs or the rain water supply. No filtration grade, ventilation rate, or air measurement is published for the cabin. No colour temperature, flicker performance or wireless field reading is published. No supplier or certification is named for the eco cleaning products, the essential oils or the eco laundry products. No acoustic measurement is published, and there is only one cabin on the property to separate from anything.
Verification recordwho checked this, how, and when
Verification record
- Method
- Desk research of published sources, each claim cited
- Reviewed by
- Certified Spaces
- Last verified
- 2026-09-11
- Changes
- Every correction is logged
What the record was built fromone source, each with the date we read it
Every source behind this record, with the date we read it. You can open each one and check the count against it yourself, which is the only reason to trust a count at all.
- The Wishhouse Retreat, Facilities & Surrounds read 2026-09-11
Questions travelers askwater, air, EMF and arrangements for your stay
Questions travelers ask about The Wishhouse Retreat
What does The Wishhouse Retreat publish about water?
The record includes a named source, system or specification. Check its exact scope; this does not by itself establish quality or room-level performance.
What is published about air and ventilation?
We can only report what is published about the rooms themselves. We have not reviewed this topic at The Wishhouse Retreat yet.
What is published about the EMF environment?
We have not reviewed this topic at The Wishhouse Retreat yet.
What should I confirm for my stay?
Check drinking-water arrangements, cleaning and laundry products, cooking oils, bedding, toiletries and lighting for your exact room and dates. A published specification is useful context; it does not confirm a personal request or a service throughout your stay.
Ask the property to record agreed arrangements against your reservation and share them with the teams responsible for delivering them.
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Not published is not unsafehow to read the evidence, and what this index does not promise
A low score means a property has not published information. It does not mean the property is unsafe, unhealthy or poorly run.
These scores measure disclosure. These scores describe disclosure, not property quality. This index has no commercial relationship with the properties listed unless a badge on the listing says otherwise.
Conditions change, and we will not always know. Every record is a snapshot of what a property had published when we read it, and that date is on the page. Conditions change: a property can refit, change suppliers or replace a system at any time, and nothing requires it to tell us. We re-read records and ask properties directly for updates, but there will always be a gap between what is true today and what was published when we looked. Use this as a frame of reference for what to ask, not as a substitute for asking. Take your own questions to the property before you book, and tell us if you find something we have wrong.
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