Back to Nature Carpentry

From TODAY - granny flats of up to 70 square metres can be built without a building or resource consent!

We have a range of concept plans. Talk to us to start planning your own granny flat in Raglan!

Modern barn architecture designed for Raglan living.
Natural materials, soaring spaces, and layouts that connect indoors to the land.

Our 70m² building consent–exempt plansets make it easier than ever to build beautifully — without the usual red tape.

📐 Smart design
🌊 Coastal lifestyle
🔨 Built by professionals

We have a massive range of plans from big to small!

Enquire now.

Kia ora, I’m Dylan from Back to Nature Carpentry. A passionate father, husband, surfer & carpenter.

I’ve spent 17 years building, designing, and pushing for healthier alternatives in our industry. One thing I’m proud of is helping bring Naturepine (non-arsenic treated timber) forward as a real option for local residential builds.

I’m big on natural materials, thoughtful design, and homes that are practical, simple, and solid.
I keep my business small so I can stay hands-on with every detail. Lately I’ve focused on barn homes, custom interiors, and non-toxic decks or fences.

If you’re looking for an honest builder and/or at building a barn home or exploring the new sub-70m² consent-exempt options, I’m here to help. We have a range of options! No jobs are too big or small! Let’s start planning your projects for next year!

Dreaming of a natural, handcrafted barn home in 2025?
Our pre-designed + pre-engineered under-70m² barn homes will fall under the new consent exemptions — meaning you can build immediately.

Crafted from natural, non-toxic materials, using traditional post & beam joinery, with options for bespoke design and custom fitouts.

Built by Back to Nature Carpentry — Raglan’s barn home builders — in collaboration with Heritage Timber Craft.

Beautiful. Certified. Healthy to live in.
Keen to see plans or pricing? Message me to get started.

Barn Raised!

So happy with the result! All of the joins are tight. What a beauty.

Time to frame up the shell and get ready to raise the roof!

If you’re interested in your own Raglan barn home reach out to us for a walk through. Let’s talk. ✌️

Foundation | Raglan Barn Home Build – Stage one

We finally broke ground on our family barn home project! Beginning with the site leveling and finishing stage one with a perfect coloured concrete slab. Ready for the barn frame. 👍

Suppliers:
• Qpod - Recycled slab pods
• Waikato Ready Mix - low carbon
• Peterfell - Concrete colouring

Trades / Crew:
• Raglan Excavations
• Wolfpack Foundation specialists

This is a dream come true - to finally build my own home. Weather has delayed us but we found a perfect window between rainy days to pour our concrete and achieve a perfect finish which will ultimately be polished!

Next up: The barn raising ✌️

We’re beyond excited to share that we’ve officially broken ground on our long-awaited family barn home here in Raglan! 🎉

This render shows what’s to come — with the foundation going in next week and the barn frame soon to follow. Our home will be crafted from natural materials and finished in a natural, minimal, modern style.

We’ll be documenting each stage of the journey and can’t wait to bring you along for the build. We will also invite potential clients to walk through in 2 weeks after our barn frame has been raised. Please message me to arrange.

Bookings are now open for 2026 and beyond for Raglan locals who dream of building their own natural barn home with Back to Nature Carpentry. Learn more from our website at BTNcarpentry.com

Who doesn’t love a Barnhome? 🏡
Back to Nature & Heritage Timber Craft have teamed up to create stunning post & beam homes for Raglan locals, built with natural materials and timeless craftsmanship.

Right now, we’re building my own family home (Dylan) — which will also be our show home for anyone interested in having us craft one for them.

Follow along over the next 6 months as we bring it to life. 🌿
DM us for more info!

Bespoke Sauna + Yoga Studio | Ruapuke

I was brought on to help create this natural wellness space, and the result is something I’m proud to stand behind.

Built entirely with non-toxic, sustainable materials:
– Macrocarpa structural framing and cladding
-Naturepine
– Thermally treated internal linings
– Sheep’s wool insulation
– Thermally broken joinery
– Screw pile foundations (no concrete)

This is my approach to eco-building — honest materials, simple methods, and a space that feels good to be in.

Last but not least. Built by hand entirely out of white oak and stainless steel.
Our final kitchen project 🌻

Carpenter - Dylan Botha
Designers - Dylan Botha & Fabian Zaja
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