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Tanya Kay

Listening inward. Seeing what’s possible. Choosing to live differently. This shift is more than a name change, it’s a rebirth. This is your invitation to begin.

Mother • Writer • Parenting Resources • Space Holder • 1:1 • Personalised Retreats • Two Black Doors With deep honour and an open heart, I am excited to share that I am now stepping forward under the name Tanya Kay. A shedding of old layers, a return to the essence of who I truly am. It reflects a deepening of my path, my purpose and the way I offer my presence and service in the world. For years, I’ve held space as the heart behind “A Journey of Remembrance,” guiding others back to their truth. That vision is still alive but now it lives through me more fully. I’ve come to realise that I am the living, breathing embodiment of that remembrance. This next chapter is about owning that truth and stepping out from behind the name and allowing myself to be fully seen. Tanya Kay is not just a name, it is the energy I now stand in. Grounded in love, clarity, deep listening and presence. Kay, meaning “keeper of the keys,” speaks to the sacred role I hold in supporting others through life’s transitions, unlocking deeper truths, honouring their pivotal moments and reconnecting them with their own inner knowing. This sacred work is offered online or in person through 1:1 sessions and group journeys. If something here is stirring something in you, I’d love to connect. You’re welcome to explore my current offerings, book a session or simply reach out for a conversation. Whether you have questions, a quiet curiosity or just feel the nudge, send me a message or let’s set up a call.

30/10/2026

And just like that, a little magic in the sky.

Mother Nature’s gift to those who take a moment to pause ♥️

29/10/2026

Calling all our locals and those who know this beautiful part of the Bay of Plenty.

I’m putting together a collection of places to visit, things to do and local experiences for our guests staying at Two Black Doors in Athenree and I’d love your help.

Of course, we have our own favourites but I’m sure there are so many wonderful places and experiences we haven’t discovered yet.

It might be a little café tucked away somewhere, a beautiful walk, somewhere special to watch the sunset, a great place to eat, a local market, a hidden swimming spot or something completely different.

I’m particularly interested in those little gems that don’t always appear on the usual tourist lists.

Part of what we’re creating at Two Black Doors is the opportunity for people to slow down, explore at their own pace and enjoy what’s right here on our doorstep.

So, whether you’re from Athenree, Waihi Beach, Bowentown, Katikati, Waihi or anywhere nearby…what’s one place or experience you’d recommend to someone visiting our beautiful area?

Feel free to tag your favourite local businesses too. I’d love to discover more of what’s around us and share these with our guests and who knows, we might all discover somewhere new.

Thank you so much,

Tanya Kay and Two Black Doors 🖤
Reconnect • Rest • Remember

28/10/2026

I wonder how many stories will begin with someone walking through this door.

This is the entrance to Two Black Doors and I love how it looks completely different during the day and when the lights come on in the evening.

A little pathway leading you towards the door and then through it into a space we've put so much thought, love and care into creating.

I've been thinking a lot about what it means to welcome people through this door.

Some might arrive completely exhausted, needing a few days where nobody needs anything from them.

Others might be coming to spend some much-needed time together, away from the usual routines and distractions.

Some will be coming for a personalised retreat, ready to explore something within themselves, perhaps make changes or discover what's possible for them.

Everyone will arrive with their own story, their own reasons for being here and their own hopes for what this time might offer and I love that because what happens beyond these doors will be different for everyone.

So I'm curious, if you were walking through this door, what would you be hoping to find on the other side?

Bookings are now open for stays from the beginning of December, along with personalised retreats for one or two people.

If you'd love to experience Two Black Doors in Athenree, send me a message. We'd love to welcome you.

Tanya Kay and Two Black Doors
Reconnect • Rest • Remember

26/10/2026

It’s the little things that make a place feel special like having a beautiful soft bathrobe waiting for you when you arrive at Two Black Doors in Athenree.

Maybe you’ve just had a long soak in the bath or you’ve woken up after a lovely sleep and fancy a slow morning with a coffee before getting dressed.
Pop on a robe, wander outside, sit with your cuppa and enjoy having nowhere you need to be.

When we’ve been creating Two Black Doors, I’ve really enjoyed thinking about all these little touches. The things that make staying somewhere feel that bit more special, comfortable and welcoming because for us it’s never just been about providing somewhere to sleep.

It’s about how you feel while you’re here, the moments you get to enjoy and the opportunity to have a little time that's just for you.

Bookings are open from the beginning of December, whether you’d love a few nights away or are interested in one of our personalised retreats for one or two people.

If you can imagine yourself wrapped up in one of these, enjoying a few days at your own pace, send me a message and we’ll get you booked in. We’d love to welcome you.

Tanya Kay and Two Black Doors 🖤
Reconnect • Rest • Remember

25/10/2026

When was the last time you and your partner had a whole conversation without being interrupted?

Not a conversation about who’s picking up the kids, what’s happening this weekend, what needs paying or who’s doing the groceries.

An actual conversation about you, about each other, about life.

I think when you’ve got kids, it’s so easy to become really good at running a household together.

You work out who’s doing what, juggle everyone’s needs, get through the busy days and before you know it, another week has gone by.

And somewhere amongst all of that, time together as a couple can become something you squeeze in when everything else is done.

So imagine having a couple of nights away, just the two of you.

You arrive at Two Black Doors, put your bags down and realise there’s nobody else to organise.

Perhaps you make a coffee and sit outside. One of you starts talking about something that’s been on your mind and for once there’s time to actually finish the conversation.

You might wander down to the estuary holding hands, have a long bath, share a glass of w**e or pull out a board game and discover just how competitive you both still are!

Maybe you sleep in, read beside each other or spend an entire afternoon doing very little.

And perhaps there are conversations you’ve been meaning to have for ages. Things you’ve been feeling, ideas you’ve been thinking about, dreams you’ve put aside while raising your family or maybe you don’t need any big conversations at all.

Maybe you just want to laugh together, be a little silly, enjoy each other’s company, put on your favourite playlist and remember what it feels like to be a couple, not just Mum and Dad.

I love the thought of Two Black Doors being somewhere couples can have that time together.

Not because there’s anything wrong with their relationship or something that needs fixing, simply because the relationship you’re building a family around deserves some of your time and attention too.

🖤 Two Black Doors, Athenree 🖤

Bookings are open for stays from the beginning of December. Message me if you’d love to arrange a few nights away together.

Parents, when was the last time you had a couple of days away, just the two of you?

Tanya Kay and Two Black Doors
Reconnect • Rest • Remember

22/10/2026

I think one of the loveliest parts of creating Two Black Doors is now getting to share it with others.

We’ve spent so much time imagining what it might feel like for people to stay here and now we’re actually hearing about their experiences.

Reading Kelly’s words was so special (thank you Kelly). I love that she had the opportunity to spend time with a friend, create music, rest and head home feeling so replenished.

It’s lovely seeing this little space beginning to have a life of its own, beyond what John and I imagined.

Thank you Kelly for being part of the beginning of Two Black Doors 🖤

Bookings are open from the beginning of December for stays and personalised retreats for one or two people.

So if you’ve been thinking about coming to stay, please send me a message with the dates you’re considering, ask whatever questions you have and we’ll go from there.

We’d love to welcome you.

Tanya & John
Two Black Doors 🖤

21/10/2026

Imagine 48 hours without hearing “Muuuuum!” Not even once.

No one asking what’s for dinner, where their shoes are, whether you’ve washed their favourite top or if you can just quickly do something for them.

No lunches to make, appointments to remember, washing to fold or trying to keep track of what’s happening in everyone else’s lives.

As a Mama to 6 kids, I know how much we can carry around in our heads, even when we’re supposedly relaxing and I know this isn’t just something mums experience. Plenty of dads carry this load too. I’m simply sharing it from my own experience as a Mama.

So imagine this…

You have two whole days where you don’t have to think about any of it.

You wake up when you wake up. No alarm, no one needing breakfast, nowhere you need to be.

You make yourself a coffee and take it back to bed.

Read for an hour or three.

Perhaps you decide to have a long bath in the middle of the afternoon, wander down to the grassy reserve for a walk, sit under the beautiful pohutakawa trees or book yourself a massage with Andrea from Healing with Andrea who is just two houses from the cabin.

Or maybe you find yourself sitting outside, listening to the birds, wondering what to do next.

I imagine for many of us, that first day might actually feel a little strange.

You might catch yourself wondering what everyone’s doing at home. Have they eaten? Are they managing? Should you be doing something useful?

I know that feeling but then imagine waking up on the second morning.

You’re beginning to settle into having nowhere you need to be. You’re not thinking quite so much about what everyone else is doing.

You start wondering what you feel like doing and perhaps that’s something you haven’t asked yourself in a while. Maybe you ever decide to book an extra night for yourself.

That’s one of the experiences I’d love people to have at Two Black Doors. A couple of days where they can put aside some of those everyday responsibilities and enjoy being themselves, not just the person everyone relies on.

🖤 Two Black Doors, Athenree 🖤

Bookings are open for stays from the beginning of December. Message me if you’d love to arrange a few days for yourself.

If you had 48 hours where nobody needed anything from you, what would you do first?

Tanya Kay and Two Black Doors
Reconnect • Rest • Remember

19/10/2026

A few people have been asking me how to book Two Black Doors in Athenree.

For now, we’re keeping things pretty simple, just send me a message.

John and I have talked about having an online booking system but we’ve decided we’d actually prefer to do things a little differently.

I love connecting with people, hearing what brings them here, what they’re hoping for from their time away and finding dates that work for them.

I think we’ve become so used to doing everything online that sometimes we miss those opportunities to connect with each other and for us, that’s a big part of what Two Black Doors is about. Connection, slowing down and doing things a little differently.

The more we create here, the more I realise I don’t want to do things just because that’s how they’re usually done. We want to create something that feels right for us and hopefully for the people who come to stay too.

Maybe down the track we’ll have an online booking system but right now I’m really happy doing things this way and enjoying the conversations and connections along the way.

Bookings are open for stays from the beginning of December and also we’re taking enquiries for personalised retreats for one or two people.

So if you’ve been thinking about coming to stay, send me a message with the dates you’re considering, ask whatever questions you have and we’ll go from there.

We’d love to welcome you.

Tanya & John
Two Black Doors 🖤

18/10/2026

Help us fill our games box!

We’re putting together a box of games for our guests at Two Black Doors and would love your suggestions.

Imagine a rainy afternoon, a cup of coffee or a glass of w**e, a few snacks on the table and a game that brings out a little friendly competition.

Or perhaps it’s one of those games that has you laughing so much you can barely take your next turn.

We’re thinking a mixture of games for two people, card games, old favourites and maybe a few we’ve never heard of.

No TV or internet here, so we love the idea of people rediscovering some of those simple things we don’t always make time for at home.

So tell us, what’s a game you absolutely love playing and if you were coming to stay at Two Black Doors, what game would you hope to find in the box?

We’d love your recommendations.

Tanya Kay and Two Black Doors
Reconnect • Rest • Remember

15/10/2026

When was the last time you got so lost in a book that you forgot what time it was?

You know those books where you keep telling yourself, just one more chapter. Imagine being able to actually do that.

Stay in bed until 10, 11 or even midday if you feel like it. Make yourself another coffee, climb back under the linen sheets and pick up exactly where you left off.

No washing machine beeping. No one asking what’s for lunch. No looking at the clock and thinking about all the things you should be doing.

And when your eyes get tired, close the book and have a little sleep.

Wake up, turn a few more pages, wander outside for some fresh air, perhaps have a long bath and then back to your book. You could even finish one and start another!

I wonder how many of us have forgotten what it’s like to read simply because we love reading, without feeling that something else deserves our attention more.

That’s another way I imagine people enjoying Two Black Doors.

Bring that book you’ve been wanting to read for months. Or bring three and give yourself a few days to get completely lost in someone else’s story.

🖤 Two Black Doors, Athenree 🖤

Bookings are open for stays from the beginning of December. Message me if you’d love a few days like this and we’ll get you booked in.

What book would you bring with you?

Tanya Kay and Two Black Doors
Reconnect • Rest • Remember

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