My Happy Haven

Hosts: Nic & Graham Gibb

Address: 62 Elliots Road, Greta Valley

Phone: 027 476 7717

Directions: From SH1, turn onto Elliots Road, turn right at the Toi Toi Gateway.

In 2019 we purchased Toi Toi, a neighbouring property. Along with the property came a brick house built in the 1950’s surrounded by a rather large garden. On our arrival we removed an assortment of large trees, giving us more light and enabling us to extend the lawn and garden area. A native area was planted, and a path was formed to lead down to the pond to join up with existing pathways.

The North facing house overlooks garden beds mainly featuring roses, rhododendrons, irises, euphorbia, agapanthus along with general plants that tolerate the North Canterbury climate.

Between the garden beds, brick steps aligned with Cyprus trees leads you down over a bridge, to reach the lined cherry trees to a paddock view. Buxus, Teucrium and Escallonia hedges have been used to create the many areas of garden. Some garden beds are bordered with Grey Wacke rocks carted down from the hill. An impressive sight to see is the cluster of silver birch trees with their white trunks, underplanted with white daisies. We enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this garden and enjoy living and working in such a nice environment. We look forward to welcoming and sharing our garden with you.

EVENTS

Tui Blooms Dried Flowers and Plants: Stall daily 10am-4pm, purchase dried flower bouquets and more.

Eweburn Creek: Stall daily 10am-4pm, garments made in New Zealand with 100% wool from our family farm just out of the Maniototo. Baby blankets, jerseys, vests and more.

Pottery by Poppit: Stall daily 10am-4pm, pottery creations for the home. Colourful pieces hand built and from the wheel.

Tui Blooms Wreath Making Workshop: Saturday 1st November 11am-12.30pm. Enjoy a short demonstration followed by making of your own personal creation to take home. All materials provided. $50 including garden entry, contact nickigreenwood@scorch.co.nz or phone 027 635 9295 to book your spot. (Tickets limited to 10 people).

Beans 'n' Berries at Toi Toi Garden: We’re thrilled to be joining the  Hurunui Garden Festival  at the beautiful  Toi Toi Garden in the Greta Valley! Come and find us on Thursday  October 30th, Friday 31st, and Sunday November 2nd, between  10pm and 4pm.

We'll be serving up  freshly brewed coffee,  delicious, sweet treats, and our crowd favourite — Real Fruit Ice Cream!  Perfect for a refreshing treat as you explore the stunning gardens.

We can't wait to see you there for a beautiful day out, full of flowers, flavour, and fun!