The property was bought in 1973 by Georgie’s grandfather.
Back then the vast station was basically undeveloped with limited fencing and access. Tragedy struck one month after possession date when they were hit by a huge snowstorm, with 2 meters of snow falling resulting in significant stock losses. The station managed to get back on its feet and farm successfully for the next 39 years.

Georgie and Dan took over from Georgie’s parents Colin and Hilary Guild in 2012 and continued to transform the property into the enterprise it is today.
As custodians of the land it is at the forefront of our operation to be sustainable with a focus on conservation. Quartz Hill Station was one of the first farms in New Zealand to be Farm Assurance Plus Accredited (NZFAP Plus), achieving a gold standard.
We are a progressive business that prides itself on sustainability and being at the forefront of technology. We are farming for the next generation.

Now Spanning three separate properties; Quartz Hill, Valehead and Dilloway, Dan and Georgie are now responsible for 29,000 stock units including  Sheep, Beef cows, Deer, Dairy cows, and a array of crops including Wheat, Barley, Peas, Maize, Canary and Red Clover seed.
Our focus is on creating specific niche products. These brands include Lumina lamb, Handpicked 55 day aged beef and Topflite birdseed. We are lucky to have a close relationship with some of the world’s top chefs, which enables us to understand exactly what the end consumer wants.

The business now employs 12 staff members across three properties.
Our employees are intricate members of the success of the business. They all give 100% and we couldn’t do it without them.

Georgie and Dan have four children.
The family enjoys farm life, and the children love to be involved whenever possible. You will often find them helping shift stock on their motorbikes or lending a hand in the sheep yards.

Colin and Hilary also still live on the property and help with areas of the business such as grading tracks, digger work and planting trees. They enjoy being closely involved in the direction of the business and spending time with their grandchildren.
Both the Guild and Harper families enjoy spending their time off the farm in the Marlborough sounds, boating, fishing and diving.

We look forward to welcoming to you and sharing our home.