Meet the women of Country Lane

When Tineke and Annika founded Country Lane, they set out to create more than a business, they wanted a lifestyle shift. Their goal was to design a place where they could work on their own terms, with flexibility, purpose, and creativity.

Set on their family farm, Country Lane has grown into a boutique artisan village. It’s a place where unique, small businesses take root. “We find that many of our spaces are naturally filled by women - creatives, makers, and wellness experts - who bring incredible organisation, drive, and passion to what they do,” say the founders.

“There’s something powerful about the energy here.” More than just a workplace, Country Lane is a community that fosters independence, connection, and opportunity - an ideal environment for women building something of their own.

Raquel Carter – Art Adventures NZ

Raquel invites you on unique plein air painting and sketching tours through some of Queenstown’s most breathtaking landscapes - mountain slopes, mirrored lakes, and native forests. With over a decade of teaching experience and a deep love for the land, Raquel helps you slow down, notice the details, and express your surroundings through your own artistic lens.

Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, Art Adventures includes everything you need: materials, transport, and a gourmet lunch. You’ll also explore Queenstown’s vibrant creative community with private studio and gallery tours.

Prefer to stay local? Weekly in-studio classes are also available at Country Lane’s new Schoolhouse Studios. Come and take a peek - it’s a beautiful way to reconnect with your creativity and the natural world.

 

Amy Hasloch - Free Rein Therapies

Amy knows what it means to listen to the body - human or animal. After more than 20 years working as a food technologist, she made a major life pivot and retrained in Smart Bowen, a gentle, hands-on therapy that works with the body’s fascia, muscles, and nervous system to release tension and restore balance.

“I actually found Bowen through my own injury,” Amy explains. “It made such a drastic difference to my recovery - I knew I had to learn it. It changed my life, and ultimately my career.”

Now, through her practice based at Country Lane, Amy offers two restorative treatments: Bowen Therapy and FLOWpresso®. Bowen helps with chronic pain, stress, injury recovery, and general wellbeing - and Amy treats not just people, but dogs and horses, with equal care and skill. Her second offering, FLOWpresso®, is a unique 3-in-1 system that combines gentle compression, deep pressure, and far-infrared heat to support physical and emotional recovery. “It’s like ctrl alt delete for your body,” she says.

Part of a long-standing Queenstown family, Amy brings science, intuition, and a calm presence to every session. Whether in her clinic or out in the field, her goal is simple: to help bodies move, rest, and heal - naturally. Free Rein Therapies: Freedom of body, mind and spirit.

 

Tara Roberts - Posh Paws Dog Grooming

Been to Country Lane lately? There’s a new pup in town!

Posh Paws Dog Grooming is under new ownership, with Kingston local Tara Roberts. Tara’s gentle, holistic style centres around kindness, calm and a low-stress environment for all dogs - from excitable puppies to seasoned seniors.

Originally from South Africa, Tara left a corporate career to follow her heart (and the pitter patter of paws). Her journey began with studies and hands-on training, before she opened her first salon in Auckland. She soon made the move south and took over Posh Paws in April.

When she’s not transforming scruff to fluff or cuddling her Tibetan Terrier Tashi, you’ll find her enjoying the region’s trails as a dedicated ultra-marathoner. Tara loves the balance owning a Lakes District business affords, with her days ranging from mountains to wagging tails. Bring your four-legged friend in today - she’s got treats and cuddles waiting!

 

Annabel Herbison – SUNDAYS

Formerly in PR, Annabel Herbison has always enjoyed creating experiences – from brand activations to storytelling – and found hospitality a natural extension of that. Originally from Auckland, the goal was always opening a café by the beach… so a restaurant in the mountains felt close enough.

Woodfired eatery and drink(ery), SUNDAYS, has been a true labour of love, blending her creative background with a desire to build something meaningful. Juggling life as a business owner and toddler mum, Annabel is passionate about creating a space that feels welcoming, community-driven, and genuinely family-friendly.

SUNDAYS continues to evolve, shaped by Annabel and her partner James’s hands-on approach and commitment to thoughtful hospitality. With the support of a small but dedicated team, they’re focused on creating a space the community can continue to enjoy for years to come.

 

Jessica Winchcombe – JW Studio & Studio 42 Jewellery School

Award-winning and creatively fearless, Jessica Winchcombe is redefining what it means to be a contemporary jeweller. With a career spanning international exhibitions in London, Munich, and Milan, she has built a reputation for bold, sculptural designs that challenge tradition and celebrate individuality.

Beyond the gallery, Jessica’s influence extends through Studio 42, the jewellery school she founded with a strong focus on sustainability and community.

Here, students from all walks of life learn to combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques, creating thoughtful pieces that reflect each maker’s unique voice.

As an artist, educator, and entrepreneur, Jessica brings a rare blend of vision, innovation, and leadership to the industry. Her commitment to ethical practices and creative empowerment is not only shaping the future of jewellery design - but transforming the business behind it.

 

Emma Pearce - Queenstown Naturopathy

Emma has been supporting Queenstown Lakes locals for over 21 years. After completing her Bachelor of Health Science in Auckland, she moved south to work with a homeopath and never left. Emma takes a holistic approach to health - considering diet, emotional wellbeing, organ function, and nutrient levels. She uses tools like hemaview (live blood analysis) and functional testing to get a clear picture of what’s going on.

Specialising in gut health, stress, and anxiety, Emma supports clients with everything from preconception care to allergies and weight loss - or simply a health W.O.F. As a medical herbalist, she creates personalised treatment plans using medicinal herbs, supplements, and practical dietary advice.

Emma sees her role as an educator, helping you understand your health and take control before things go downhill. Tired of not being heard or just handed another script? Book a consult and get a fresh perspective on your health.

 

Nina Chen – Tikki Studio

Since 2021, TIKKI Studio has been quietly transforming how people connect with their clothes. Founded by Nina, an apparel designer with roots in Taiwan, Canada, Finland, and now New Zealand, the studio is a woman-led business grounded in sustainability, craftsmanship, and creativity.

In March 2025, TIKKI Studio moved into its more accessible new home at The School House Studios in Country Lane, providing a warm and welcoming space where practical skills meet personal expression, and where people can slow down, learn to repair, upcycle, and make with intention. Drawing from her global experience and design background, Nina fosters a supportive, hands-on environment that encourages curiosity and care.

In a world of fast fashion and throwaway habits, TIKKI Studio offers an alternative: thoughtful making, community connection, and a return to valuing what we wear. Through her work, Nina is not only preserving the art of sewing - she’s helping shape a more sustainable future, one stitch at a time.

 

Kasia Hebda – Artist, Designer & Art Restorer

From restoring historic wall paintings across Europe to running her creative studio at Country Lane, Kasia Hebda is the only professional art restorer in the Lakes District. At her art studio, she offers a rare mix of services - bespoke murals, fine art commissions, design, and conservation.

“Most people in Queenstown don’t know where to turn when artwork gets damaged or needs cleaning. That’s exactly what I do, but not only that,” she says.

Originally from Poland, Kasia moved to Queenstown in 2019. After experiencing burnout in Europe’s high-pressure conservation world, she pivoted to design. In 2022 she started teaching Life Drawing and painting and she found vocation in educating others.

Today, she balances designing, teaching, and creating public art, including a 45m² mural at Remarkable Sweet Shop. Her biggest passion lies in decorating large surfaces. Her mission: to keep art alive, accessible, and meaningful in everyday life.

 

Gabrielle Coppola - Spellbound Art Studio

Gabrielle Coppola is the artist behind Spellbound Art Studio, located in the School House Studios at Country Lane, Queenstown. Raised locally, Gabrielle’s creative world is shaped by a lifelong connection to the natural environment and a fascination with the quiet magic that exists just beneath the surface of everyday life. Her multidisciplinary practice spans drawing, painting, photography, and tattoo - each medium offering a different way to explore symbolic language, perception, and presence.

Her studio is a calm and curious space, home not just to her art but to a collection of tropical fish, thriving plants, and a sense of enchantment that invites pause. “Nature has always been my friend,” Gabrielle says. “There’s so much to learn by paying attention to it.”

Alongside her own work, Gabrielle volunteers as an exhibition curator for the Queenstown Arts Society, helping shape opportunities for other local artists. She’s proud to be part of a community where creativity and collaboration go hand in hand.

 

Rachelle Greene, Amie Saxton and Tineke Enright – The Barn

For close to 10 years the three co-owners of The Barn have each operated their own business within the original farm building, offering a beautifully integrated collection of gifts, homeware, furniture and kids’ wear. Most visitors to the store would be surprised to know the stylish store is a collaboration of three women, each with their own style and business.

Amie Saxton of Lusso, known for its stunning jewellery range, gifts, homeware and accessories, hails from a background in design, while Tineke Enright behind the Pretty Kiwi children’s brand is the founding owner of the store along with the wider Country Lane precinct. Rachelle Greene with a background in marketing, has combined a passion for great looking furniture with a love for travel to create Sugar Trading, importing a gorgeous collection of new and vintage furniture.

These are three women who, having survived the tough road all small retailers face, are a great example of resilience and success through the power of collaboration.