4 September 2025 - Mountain Scene

They say if you do what you love, you never really work a day in your life. Queenstown’s Jessica Winchcombe, a multi-disciplinary artist and internationally recognised jeweller’s certainly a living example. She talks to Tracey Roxburgh about her journey to Queenstown, and what keeps her here

17 August 2025 - Otago Daily Times

Queenstowner Claire Todd’s quite literally giving new life to old clothes. Todd opened Vintage Liberation in Frankton’s Country Lane about two months ago, where she’s selling antique and vintage clothing, accessories, shoes and jewellery she’s collected throughout her life and travels.

15 March 2025 - NZ Herald

Every inch of Queenstown’s great outdoors is an endless source of beauty and inspiration – but going inside is just as much of a treat. Here are nine of the best boutiques and art galleries to explore while you’re in town.

11 March 2025 - Lakes Weekly

It has taken blood, sweat and vinegar to give Queenstown's former high school building and arts centre a new life.

School House Studios officially opened at Country Lane, opposite Queenstown Events Centre in Frankton, on Saturday, providing beautiful airy, light spaces for local creatives. But the serene interior and stunning exterior finish hides a mountain of hard work and determination which was needed to save the 84-year-old building.

22 February 2025 - Otago Daily Times

Frankton’s newest school opens on March 7. Well, not quite, but we’re referring to Country Lane’s School House Studios, which, when in Stanley St, was initially part of Queenstown’s first high school. Philip Chandler speaks to three women who doggedly ensured the 84-year-old building, which last served as the Queenstown Arts Centre, didn’t end up on the scrap heap.

1 May 2024 - Kia Ora Magazine

Explore, indulge and tread lightly in Queenstown. One of the fastest growing regions in the country, Queenstown has seen its fair share of new neighborhoods spring up, but one area near the airport has a real point of difference and heaps of character.

15 April 2024 - Neat Places

Country Lane is a charming village, home to a collective of local businesses that have been thoughtfully selected for their boutique offering and community ethos.

15 April 2024 - Neat Places

One of the beloved residents of Country Lane in Frankton, SUNDAYS is set inside a beautifully refurbished church. While the building hosts a different kind of service these days, we can promise there’s still plenty of bread and wine to go around.

12 Apr 2024 - Crux

After deeming their regular trading post by Lake Wakatipu no longer viable because of new bylaw requirements, a group of sellers is setting up a new market in Country Lane Retail Village. The first "Makers Market Country Lane" will be held on Sunday, April 28, and the market will run fortnightly after this.

DIn today's fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook the importance of wellbeing for both ourselves and our beloved animal companions. However, amidst the hustle and bustle, it’s time to put ourselves first, as well as our dogs and horses (if we have them), and step into the world of Bowen Therapy with Amy Hasloch of Free Rein Therapies by Amy!

PRESERVING THE PAST FOR A BETTER FUTURE - This vibrant community hub has been brought to life by repurposing heritage buildings using recycled materials. Originally, Country Lane was a working sheep farm. Tineke Enright and her brother, Bruce Grant are fourth-generation guardians of the Frankton property.

AN HOSPITABLE OF CHURCH - Queenstown’s latest hospo venue, which officially opened on Friday at Frankton’s Country Lane precinct, formerly performed service as a church. Relocated earlier this year from Waipahi, near Gore, it’s fittingly been named Sundays, though it’ll open Wednesdays till Sundays — 11am till late.

COUNTRY LANE, CANYON BREWING AND ACTIVE ADVENTURES WIN BIG A QUEENSTOWN BUSINESS AWARDS - New awards entrant and Best Emerging Business finalist Country Lane Queenstown took out the coveted ‘People Choice’ award, and Canyon Brewing won the special Air New Zealand mentorship prize, winning a day of inspiration and learning with Air New Zealand’s senior leadership team.

COUNTRY LANE, HERE WE COME - After frustrating delays, council’s finally allowing the former Queenstown Arts Centre building to move from downtown Stanley Street to Frankton’s Country Lane. Originally part of Queenstown’s first high school, the wooden building’s thought to date back about 100 years.

CHURCH ON THE MOVE - Country Lane’s about to welcome a church. Originally located in Waipahi, east of Gore, the church (pictured) is moving to the Frankton retail precinct in about three weeks.

PRIME QUEENSTOWN DEVELOPMENT LAND FOR SALE AFTER 108 YEARS - A prime section of development land in Queenstown is on the market for the first time in more than 100 years. The 5199-square-metre piece of farmland was bought by Robert Grant in 1913 as part of the Grant Family Farm and is spread over three titles.

CONTRY LANE COLLECTIVE - The founders of the novel retail centre, café and honey experience in Frankton, known as Country Lane, have a direct link to the rural property’s farming history. Tineke Enright and her brother Bruce Grant developed the centre on the family farm after their father Bill Grant retired from farming.

BUZZSTOP HONEY CENTRE - Nick Cameron’s family has been involved with beekeeping in Central Otago for over 100 years and the Buzzstop Honey Centre encompasses a hands-on educational experience. “I really wanted to educate people about bees, beekeeping and how honey is created from the flower to the hive and into the jar,” he says.