Your Host - Louis Schindler

Louis has significant hospitality experience and brings an internationally inspired flavour to the management of Timara Lodge. Following impressive beginnings with some of Europe's finest restaurants, Austrian born Louis was recognised as an extremely talented young chef and joined Switzerland's famous Michelin-rated Taggenberg Luxury Restaurant.

In 1999 Louis then joined the Swiss owners of Taggenberg in their establishment of the celebrated Herzog Luxury Winery and Restaurant in Marlborough where he has since held the position of Head Chef and Restaurant Manager.

Highly skilled in the meticulous preparation and presentation of local cuisine, Louis also has a profound knowledge of new and old world wines. Louis' culinary prowess is complimented by the high quality hostpitality provided by the team at Timara Lodge.

Louis has distinguished experience and a desire to ensure every guest's stay is uniquely memorable.