Every once in a while Aston Martin hosts a lifestyle event in which they showcase their idea of good living. It usually involves exotic locations, great food, and, naturally, lots of Astons. The Aston Martin Art of Living, held at the amazing Huka Lodge resort in New Zealand earlier this month, was one of these events.

The Huka Lodge affair had all the usual ingredients, plus something else that really set it apart from the normal Aston European lifestyle event. As you can see in the gallery below, this place is slab bang in the middle nature in its purest form. The juxtaposition of those luxury cars and exotic villas with the picturesque jungle and river and waterfall creates a dreamy environment that even is a treat for the eyes even in the pictures.

Those attending Aston Martin Art of Living probably didn’t get to drive their cars very often, as only a small portion of New Zealand roads are actually paved. But they did get to enjoy ogling their cars against the most amazing backdrops in the world. They were also treated to a first class culinary experience. Most of us, of course, will never get to own an Aston and attend such event. Still, there is no stopping us from drooling all over these photos.