Alasdair [on left] is an independent IT Project Manager with a keen interest in horticulture [Begonias, Dahlias, Roses and Grapes in particular], and keeping in touch with his Scottish ancenstry with Scottish Country Dancing/Singing when time permits. He was inspired to plant grapes on the Korokoro hillside after a week's stay in the Moselle Valley in Germany in 1995. Alasdair also enjoys play-reading and script-writing, again when time permits. Chris [right] was an independent Audit/Risk Manager and now manages the B&B business fulltime. Chris has an equally keen interest in wines [tasting particularly], international travel, and keeping in contact with his Yorkshire roots. Chris has studied French to A level, and can converse well in French. His also knows a wee bit of Italian. Both are keen cinema/theatre and Arts Festival followers. Our last European Holiday in 2007, spending 2 months in Spain, Portugal and the UK [with stopovers in Hong Kong] have reminded us on the joys and tribulations that travellers encounter. It is always great to visit Europe, especially during a kiwi winter, but equally nice to come back and enjoy everything that New Zealand has to offer.
Co-hosts are our two Blue Roan cocker spaniels Raq and Rohan. Born in January 2000, they will give you a big welcome as you come to visit us at Devenport. Raq's hobbies include chasing birds and licking concrete, whereas Rohan is happiest when chasing shadows or light from a torch. They are brothers from the same litter and herald from a good wine road in the Hawkes Bay.
Inquiries are welcome at:devenport_estate@hotmail.com
Web Page Updated: 6th September 2007
