The Vicarage in the News
A compilation of news features about The Vicarage Geraldine
Recent press appearances
Essence Magazine - August 2024
| Revamping the Vicarage - an interview with Michael and Brigitte on the renovation of The Vicarage |  |
Essence Magazine - June 2024
| Front cover feature - a small snippet on The Vicarage turned into a front cover profile |  |
The Timaru Herald
Boutique hotel gets gold stamp - an announcement on our upgrade to Qualmark 5 Star Gold rating status
Press features from recent years
Stuff - March 2023
| New heritage plaques to be installed across South Canterbury - an announcement about the planned heritage plaque (which is now visible on the side of The Vicarage) |  |
Stuff - September 2022
You can’t go wrong with Geraldine on a long weekend - an extended feature on The Vicarage and sightseeing/activities around Geraldine
The Sydney Morning Herald
Geraldine, New Zealand: The stopover you shouldn't miss via the 'Powder Highway' - a travel feature highlighting The Vicarage, the Barker's Foodstore & Eatery, and a local farm tour
The Timaru Herald
New life for old Vicarage - an article on the renovation of the Vicarage, including its history
Metropol
Beautiful & boutique: The Vicarage Boutique
Press from just before and after the renovation of The Vicarage Geraldine
Stuff - October 2018
| Minister's daughter revisits childhood home in the former Geraldine vicarage - written before renovation, with great photos of what The Vicarage looked like in its former state |  |
Latitude
| A new venture for the Barkers - an in-depth feature on the renovation journey published soon after The Vicarage opened |  |
The Ashburton Courier
Barker's celebrates 50 years in wine and food - a feature on Barker's of Geraldine, with mentions of The Vicarage as Michael Barker's latest venture
What our other guests have said
The very best renovations travel into the past to prescribe the future. The Vicarage has been immaculately restored and with great reverence for its origins, so you have an immediate sense of permanence of calm despite knowing it has "Just" happened. It neatly squares the circle and...
Michelle J
Amazing establishment and history! The rooms are beautiful and has so many thoughtful touches. We had a very comfortable stay and would come back again!
Karlee
Just wanted to let you know we had a wonderful stay at the Vicarage. The renovation is absolutely outstanding and a lot of thought has gone into every detail. We also had a lovely dinner at the Village Inn and now have a large box of goodies from the Barker’s store to enjoy when we get...
R.T