Located on Mabey Road in Lower Hutt, the village encompasses views of the Western Hills, and enjoys easy access to parks and river walks along the beautiful Hutt River. Features include architecturally designed townhouses, serviced apartments, and a care centre, that are all set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens.
Village amenities include an all-weather bowling green, indoor heated swimming pool, spa, grand internal atrium, library, gym, hair salon, bar and shop.
There is always something to do at the village, with activities and events to suit everyone; from organised events and shopping trips, to activities that inspire movement. It’s certainly a place where you can live life to the full.
Immerse yourself in our wonderful Shona McFarlane Village by viewing our virtual tour.
Stroll through the lovely gardens, explore our village amenities, and step into our beautiful townhouses, apartments or care rooms. You can navigate your way through each featured room or area of the village and really get a feel for the space. All without leaving your house.
The menu at top left shows different areas of the village for easy navigation.
You’re invited to a free seminar offering expert advice and information about trusts, enduring power of attorney (EPOA) and how they protect you and your family.
Presented by Bryce Williams from Gibson Sheat Lawyers, this seminar will provide guidance on the upcoming changes to trusts and electing the appropriate EPOA who will act on
your behalf should you become unable to make decisions relating to your assets and personal care.
Jacqui from Shona McFarlane Village will host the 2pm seminar and Debbie from Bob Scott Village will host the 6pm seminar. Please attend the seminar that suits you the best.
We will also ensure there is time for questions, which is a great opportunity to obtain some free advice.
Date: 27 January | Time: 2pm & 6pm |
Shona McFarlane Village offers living choices to suit everyone, so residents can live the way they want and blaze their own trails. Our townhouses are light and spacious, with clean lines and a clever open plan design layout that provides an easy flow throughout.
If down the track you need more support, we offer assisted living in a serviced apartment along with resthome and hospital care. That freedom and flexibility is empowering for residents and knowing care can be dialled up as needed means, quite simply, ‘no worries’. It's all part of what we like to call the Ryman Difference.
Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family. Our base weekly fee is fixed for the entire time you occupy your apartment or townhouse*, and our deferred management fee is capped at 20 percent – one of the lowest in the retirement sector.
These are just some of the ways we’re pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement generation.
*Some conditions apply.
Enjoy all the upsides of living independently in a Ryman village. Easy living, security, plus a huge bonus – the support of a vibrant village community.
Serviced apartments come with support you can count on. A chef-prepared meal, housekeeping – it's great for you and reassuring for your family.
It's hard to put your finger on why Ryman villages just feel different. For the inside knowledge, check out our guide.
Community is central to the lifestyle so we offer amenities that encourage that sense of togetherness, such as a dining room, bar, hair and beauty salon, and shop.
Retirement is a great time to sharpen your skills on the passions and pastimes that you love. Spend time enjoying the workshop, craft room, pool table, and library.
Incorporate regular activity into your everyday routine or enjoy the camaraderie of a little game time. Amenities include a swimming pool, spa pool, terrace, gym, and bowling green.
Care is not an ‘add on’ at a Ryman village, it is built into the fabric of our villages from the very beginning. It’s comforting for couples and friends to know they can still be near each other even if their health needs are different.
Shona McFarlane care centre offers a full range of care options including resthome, hospital and specialist dementia care. Like all aspects of our villages, we constantly look for ways to improve both the care we provide and the innovation behind it. Care is customised using our myRyman care app and residents love the food in our seasonal Delicious menu, which is prepared fresh on site by village chefs.
Shona McFarlane is one of over 80 percent of Ryman villages that have been awarded 4-year certification by the Ministry of Health. It’s recognised as the ‘gold star’ standard in care.
Personal attention, warmth and building trusting relationships are all crucial to the customised care we provide at our care centres.
It's hard to put your finger on why Ryman care centres just feel different. For the inside knowledge, check out our care guide.
If you would like more information our village manager will be happy to help.
Treat yourself to a pamper session in our hair and beauty salon or a sweet treat in the shop.
Lounge and dining areas provide spaces to relax and enjoy mealtimes. The food tastes great and the social interaction is good for the soul.
Tranquil indoor and outdoor spaces dedicated to our care residents allow you to relax and meet with family and friends.
Located a short distance from the village, Avalon Park offers wide open spaces and lovely walking tracks. If you feel like a longer walk, you can connect to the Hutt River Trail.
Visit Dowse Art Gallery for your fill of contemporary art and culture. With a range of exhibitions and a brand-new whanau space, there is something for everyone.
Get your shopping fix at the one of the many stores at Queensgate Shopping Centre, with over 140 stores located under one roof.
Phone: 0800 588 222
Christchurch office: 03 366 4069
PO Box 771, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand