Workshops and talks: Sunday 1st November
Straw Bale House - Hanmer Springs
Workshop: Weaving with garden materials – with Hannah Schickedanz, an established Wellington artist.
Using the ancient art of weaving, participants will create a basket from foraged materials from the garden. Venue indoors in case of bad weather. Daily from 1-4 (afternoon tea provided). All materials provided. Cost $100 (In addition to garden admission fee of $12.50).
Booking essential. Contact hannah@schickeda.nz or phone 0210 244 9050.
St Helen's Station Homestead - Hanmer Springs
Homestead Interior Tours:
Tours run daily at 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.
The 45 minute tour will cover the history of the homestead and the station, highlighting the eclectic collections in the main rooms. Each tour limited to 12 people, tour cost $25 p.p. Pre-booking advised; email sthelenshomestead@gmail.com to book.
Debbie Banks: Festive Fare: Christmas Table Arrangement Workshop with bubbles & nibbles.
1-3pm, $75. Includes entry to garden. To book, phone or txt Debbie 027 265 7541
A walk Around the Garden with Penny Zino. Meet outside the barn at 10am. All aspects of the garden will be covered.
Guided Tour:
Duration: 45 minutes. Cost: $25 per person. Tours run daily at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm.
To secure your place, we encourage pre-booking by emailing jane@tipapaestate.co.nz More details on the garden page.
Open House viewing of my home, 1pm to 3pm Saturday Oct 31 and Sunday Nov 1. Free
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.