2025 Events
Thursday
The Geens - Hanmer Springs
Experience: Christmas Grotto – Come and be inspired – a magical experience for all Open daily and free with admission.
Experience: Art, Photography & Embroidery – Local and New Zealand artists. Open daily and free with admission.
Coldstream – Culverden
Experience: Lissa Holland Artist will be painting throughout the festival, come along to see her working on
her latest piece.
The Top Cottage – Culverden
Guest Speaker: Jemima from
Savage Boissard Studio speaking
on ‘The Top Cottage’ design process. When: Thursday 11am. Free.
Experience: Jane McIntosh Art Exhibition in her studio, featuring still life’s ,local & rural scenes and Tom McIntosh’s sculptures in the garden. When: Thursday, Friday Saturday & Sunday. Contact: 027 669 5051.
Flaxmere – Hawarden
Guided Talk: A walk around the garden with penny Zino. Meet outside the barn at 10am.
Tipapa Estate – Greta Valley
Guided Tour: Duration: 45 minutes
Cost: $20 per person
Times: Daily at 10 am, 11 am, Noon, 1 pm, and 2 pm To ensure your spot, we encourage you to prebook by emailing jane@tipapaestate.co.nz with the subject “HGF house tour.” Payment can be made by credit card or direct debit once your booking is confirmed. Alternatively, you can pay with cash or HGF tickets on the day.
Friday
The Geens - Hanmer Springs
Experience: Christmas Grotto – Come and be inspired – a magical experience for all Open daily and free with admission
Experience: Art, Photography & Embroidery – Local and New Zealand artists. Open daily and free with admission
Loch Leven - Rotherham
Workshop: How to develop structure in your garden to complement seasonal interest - Join Lucy from Wandle Garden Co., Landscape Architect and Gardening Enthusiast!
She will work through the layers to establish a garden with year-round structure. Lucy has a passion for flowers and will share techniques for including annuals and perennials within your garden in a way that complements the seasons. You will have the opportunity to begin creating a concept for your own space with Lucy’s guidance.
When: Friday 31st October at 11am (90mins)
Cost: $25 (plus entry to Loch Leven)
Limited to 12 people - to book your spot: Please message or call Lucy, 027 349 3312.
Coldstream – Culverden
Experience: Lissa Holland Artist will be painting throughout the festival, come along to see her working on her latest piece
The Top Cottage – Culverden
Workshop: Making Xmas Wreaths with Rosa Reed. Contact 027 220 8052. When: Friday 1pm $135 includes wreath & foliage. Includes admission fee.
Guest Speaker: Courtyard Design & Planting with Stuart Hide from Woodend Nursery. When: Friday 11am. Free
Experience: Jane McIntosh Art Exhibition in her studio, featuring still life’s, local & rural scenes and Tom McIntosh’s sculptures in the garden. When: Thursday, Friday Saturday & Sunday. Contact: 027 669 5051
Flaxmere – Hawarden
Guest Speaker: Jemima Savage and Lou Boissard will explain the creation of the new dry / gravel garden, one year on, on site. Meet outside the barn 10am refer opposite page.
Tipapa Estate – Greta Valley
Guided Tour: Duration: 45 minutes
Cost: $20 per person
Times: Daily at 10 am, 11 am, Noon, 1 pm, and 2 pm To ensure your spot, we encourage you to prebook by emailing jane@tipapaestate.co.nz with the subject “HGF house tour.” Payment can be made by credit card or direct debit once your booking is confirmed. Alternatively, you can pay with cash or HGF tickets on the day.
Blue House – Amberley
Guided Tour: Jenny will be giving three focused walking tours of the garden with Q & A, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10 am. She will demonstrate how to plant and care for summer dry gardens which require no additional irrigation, but which are vibrant, flower filled and beautiful. This is a free session, no booking required.
Saturday
The Geens - Hanmer Springs
Experience: Christmas Grotto – Come and be inspired – a magical experience for all Open daily and free with admission
Experience: Art, Photography & Embroidery – Local and New Zealand artists. Open daily and free with admission
Loch Leven - Rotherham
Demonstration: Sloe Gin – Angus Galletly and Eddie Davies will talk about making sloe gin and have some for tasting. Saturday 1 November 2 – 4pm Cost free with admission
Coldstream – Culverden
Experience: Lissa Holland Artist will be painting throughout the festival, come along to see her working on her latest piece
The Top Cottage – Culverden
Workshop: Making Xmas Decorations with Nicky from Rustic Restyle.Contact: 027 246 8166 When: Saturday 10am -3pm. $95. Includes admission fee.
Experience: Jane McIntosh Art Exhibition in her studio, featuring still life’s, local & rural scenes and Tom McIntosh’s sculptures in the garden. When: Thursday, Friday Saturday & Sunday. Contact: 027 669 5051
Flaxmere – Hawarden
Guided Talk: A walk around the garden with Penny Zino to find out how to plan and create a naturalistic garden. Meet outside the barn at 10am.
Toi Toi – Greta Valley
Workshop: Tui Blooms Wreath Making Workshop. Saturday 1st November 11am-12.30pm.
Enjoy a short demonstration followed by making of your own personal creatin to take home. All materials provided. $50 including garden entry, contact nicki.greenwood@scorch.co.nz or phone 027 635 9295 to book your spot. (Tickets limited to 10 people)
Tipapa Estate – Greta Valley
Guided Tour: Duration: 45 minutes
Cost: $20 per person
Times: Daily at 10 am, 11 am, Noon, 1 pm, and 2 pm To ensure your spot, we encourage you to prebook by emailing jane@tipapaestate.co.nz with the subject “HGF house tour.” Payment can be made by credit card or direct debit once your booking is confirmed. Alternatively, you can pay with cash or HGF tickets on the day.
Karetu Downs – Waipara Gorge
Guided Tour: Fossils and Concretions Tour: Discover the history and uniqueness of the Waipara River on a guided tour with geologist Dr Kate Pedley. When: 12.30pm.For booking or for more information click on the book tickets button on our website hurunuigardenfestival.com/karetudowns
Blue House – Amberley
Guided Tour: Jenny will be giving three focused walking tours of the garden with Q & A, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10 am. She will demonstrate how to plant and care for summer dry gardens which require no additional irrigation, but which are vibrant, flower filled and beautiful. This is a free session, no booking required.
Sunday
The Geens – Hanmer Springs
Experience: Christmas Grotto – Come and be inspired – a magical experience for all Open daily and free with admission.
Experience: Art, Photography & Embroidery – Local and New Zealand artists. Open daily and free with admission.
Waihi – Waipara Gorge
Experience: The band, Alpine Echoes, 12 noon till 3pm.
Experience: Marinas Medialunas: Argentinian pastries.
Coldstream – Culverden
Experience: Lissa Holland Artist will be painting throughout the festival, come along to see her working on her latest piece.
The Top Cottage – Culverden
Experience: Jane McIntosh Art Exhibition in her studio, featuring still life’s, local & rural scenes and Tom McIntosh’s sculptures in the garden. When: Thursday, Friday Saturday & Sunday. Contact: 027 669 5051
Flaxmere – Hawarden
Guided Talk: A walk around the garden with Penny Zino to find out how to plan for a seasonal change in a garden. Meet outside the barn at 10am.
Tipapa Estate – Greta Valley
Guided Tour: Duration: 45 minutes
Cost: $20 per person
Times: Daily at 10 am, 11 am, Noon, 1 pm, and 2 pm To ensure your spot, we encourage you to prebook by emailing jane@tipapaestate.co.nz with the subject “HGF house tour.” Payment can be made by credit card or direct debit once your booking is confirmed. Alternatively, you can pay with cash or HGF tickets on the day.
Karetu Downs – Waipara Gorge
Guided Tour: Fossils and Concretions Tour: Discover the history and uniqueness of the Waipara River on a guided tour with geologist Dr Kate Pedley. When: 12.30pm.For booking or for more information click on the book tickets button on our website hurunuigardenfestival.com/karetudowns
Blue House – Amberley
Guided Tour: Jenny will be giving three focused walking tours of the garden with Q & A, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10 am. She will demonstrate how to plant and care for summer dry gardens which require no additional irrigation, but which are vibrant, flower filled and beautiful. This is a free session, no booking required.