The Last Resort
The Ups and Downs of Buying a Stately Manor
Follow the wild, inspiring, and sometimes chaotic journey of Katrina McLarin and her wife Brenda Laverick as they trade in the ordinary for the extraordinary—purchasing and restoring Casa Nova House, a breathtaking 1861 Oamaru Stone mansion nestled in New Zealand’s stunning South Island.
From entrepreneurial dreams to real-life drama, this podcast dives into the highs, lows, and unexpected twists of taking on a historic property with no manual and no safety net. It’s a story of bold decisions, personal reinvention, and the power of saying yes to the unknown.
Whether you're into historic homes, renovation adventures, or stories of love and transformation, this is a journey you won’t want to miss.
The Last Resort
Ep 6 - Expect the Unexpected
Battling a pandemic and tackling extensive renovations is one thing—but facing the possibility that it may all be for nothing? That's where Katrina and Brenda find themselves in this episode. As the Casa Nova House project becomes one of the most challenging endeavors they've ever taken on, the stakes rise when they are forced into a hearing that could determine their future.
With their dream restaurant hanging in the balance, Katrina and Brenda are left waiting on tenterhooks. Just when they think they’ve weathered the worst, the universe deals another blow, leaving them questioning if their dream will ever become a reality. The journey takes a dramatic turn—will they triumph, or is the sky really falling?
Casa Nova House - The Journey
