Fashion writer Natalie Smith, one of the trio, left Auckland for a spontaneous weekend of relaxation at an eco-resort close to home. The article tells how she visited Raglan and stayed at the Solscape Eco-resort. On she Sunday they visited the Raglan Creative Market and found it to be humming. While there she stocked up with lavender soap, home-made pesto, fresh bread and herb seedlings. And next stop lunch at The Shack cafe in Bow St for a huge vegetarian breakfast and coffee.