Eltham, Stratford, Inglewood

Eltham, Stratford, and Inglewood

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Eltham Eltham’s main street is lined with Victorian buildings that are home to many charming antique and curiosity shops. The town has a fascinating history, being where the New Zealand dairy industry took off globally. A trip through the town would not be complete without stopping at the Eltham Cheese Bar to sample some of the speciality cheese and dairy products. Stratford Stratford, situated in the heart of Taranaki, is the home to the only Glockenspiel clock tower in New Zealand. Every day at 10am, 1pm, 3pm and 7pm, the Glockenspiel chimes and performs a short re-enactment of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in commemoration to the town being named after the birthplace of the great bard William Shakespeare. The town features 67 streets named after characters from an assortment of Shakespeare’s plays. Inglewood As well as laying claim to eight buildings classified by the New Zealand Historical Places Trust, it is also home to the oldest remaining railway station on its original site in New Zealand.

MUST-DO EXPERIENCES INCLUDE:

• The Bank in Eltham is a treasure trove of vintage furniture, retro wares, costume jewellery, and clothing, plus contemporary photography. • The Eltham Cheese Bar with its range of reasonably priced products is a must for all cheese lovers. • Visit the Percy Thomson Gallery public art gallery in Stratford. New exhibitions start every three to four

weeks and vary between national, local, and regional artists—established and emerging. • Fenton Street Art Collective is into ART in a big way: the ART of Coffee, Art of ART and the ART of

Distilling. You will be amazed at what you can find in this historic old building. • Discover what life was like for Taranaki pioneers in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries at Stratford’s outdoor museum Pioneer Village. • Explore the wetland and lowland forests that are home to hundreds of native plants and threatened wildlife species at Rotokare Scenic Reserve. • Stop at Inglewood’s Fun Ho! Toys and view the fantastic collection of the Fun Ho! Toys that were produced locally between 1935–1983.

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51 Bridge St, Eltham, 4322, Barbara Valintine This French-inspired courtyard garden in Eltham has a unique flair and style that offers places to sit and indulge. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic lunch or bottle of wine and enjoy the surrounds. The original bank building guards “La Vie en Rose” from the street. This refurbished bank manager’s residence has featured in NZ House & Garden and other magazines, and it is home to Mark and Barbara. The Bank features an eclectic design store and exhibition space for Mark’s photography and paintings and will be open during the garden festival.

La Vie en Rose @thebank_eltham Open 9am–5pm, admission 1 ticket P 027 457 6955 E barbara@thebank.net.nz

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37 Cassandra St, Stratford, 4332, Shirley Greenhill This floral artist’s creation cleverly incorporates a mixed perennial garden, shrubbery and a rockery with a bounty of treasures. About 30 climbing clematises drip from garden structures, mass-planted rhodohypoxis flowers flow like rivers, and bell-shaped fritillarias, in many hues, are scattered around the small shapely garden of great intrigue. Shirley released her book I am in the garden; a collection of humorous garden memories and helpful tips, in 2019. Jellies, jams and preserves for sale from Truly Scrumptious Speciality Baking.

Open 10am–4pm (Closed Wednesday), admission 1 ticket P 06 765 7338

40. Cairnhill

1054 East Rd, Toko, Stratford, 4392, June & Colin Lees This vibrant, colourful garden is framed by a canopy of deciduous trees. Rhododendrons and viburnums flower in profusion. Collections of hostas and heuchera interplay in the filtered light areas giving a sense of peace and timelessness. Roses and trellised clematis add excitement. A range of different edging plants give definition to borders, many of which are filled with amazing iris varieties, peonies and special plantings. Simon Lees woodcraft available to purchase. Keyboard music with Jack Moser 2 Nov.

EVENT: Mitre 10 Garden Speaker Series see page 58.

636 Stanley Rd, Te Popo, 4394, Amanda & Les Heynie Te Popo Gardens are a 13ha parkland of native trees. Wander over a 30m suspension bridge crossing the deep river gorge that surrounds the garden and hear bird song as you stroll the extensive forest trails. Exotic and coniferous trees create borders of every colour and the woodland features a zoo of life-size animal sculptures giving the impression of an African Safari. Zebra Café will be open during the festival. NZ artworks and gifts are available for purchase. Boutique accommodation available.

EVENT: The Great African Animal Expedition (page 54)

EVENT: Music in the Garden with O Juliet (see page 62) EVENT: Garden Tea Party, Sun 31 Oct & Sun 7 Nov, 2 seatings per day, $35pp, contact Cheryl 027 810 0799.

Open 10am–6pm, admission 1 ticket P 06 762 8775 E tepopogardens@gmail.com W tepopo.co.nz

Open 9:30am–5pm, admission 1 ticket P 06 7566 167 / 027 350 2286 E buzz@primowireless.co.nz

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42. Stanleigh Garden

752 Dudley Rd Upper, Inglewood, 4386, Donna & Wayne Busby This country garden, with stunning views to the coast and mountain, uses its elevated position to grow splendid hybrid rhododendrons that flower throughout spring. Hostas are used extensively as underplanting, while maples, hydrangeas and hedges create the perfect park-like setting punctuated by rustic fences. Sit in the enticing gazebo overlooking the large pond with small jetty and dinghy, and relax to the gentle music playing through the speakers. Crafts and art for sale. Complimentary tea/coffee. A perfect place for picnickers.

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9 Cunningham St, Egmont Village, 4361, Clare Lawn An enclosed woodland garden with rooms all unified by box hedging. See original art, a topiary conifer creature, various sculptures, and a unique ivy circle all surrounded by natives and mature trees.

1686 Upper Manaia Road, Kaponga, 4679 Taranaki Regional Council Established in the fertile rural landscape south of Taranaki Maunga by renowned plantsman Bernie Hollard in the 1920s, this property boasts a plant collection of national importance. It features many rhododendrons, unusual plants and offers delightful contrasts. Hollard Gardens has free guided walking tours during the festival at 2pm daily. Guided walks can be booked privately outside of the festival on the website for a fee. Please let us know beforehand if you are bringing large groups during this busy time.

What’s happening • A metal sculpture exhibition with Taranaki locals Nathan Hull Sculpture and Destine Hull, The Hollard Centre. Fri 29 Oct–Sun 31 Oct, 10am–4pm. • Join Sue Rine for a free guided walk around Hollard Gardens and learn which common plants and weeds can complement your everyday dishes, some may surprise you. Meet at The Hollard Centre ready to leave at 11am. Sun 7 Nov, 11am–12pm.

Hollard Gardens is open all day every day. Free admission. It is owned and managed by the Taranaki Regional Council.

Open All day, every day. Free admission. P 0800 736 222 E regionalgardens@trc.govt.nz W trc.govt.nz HollardGardens @hollardgardens

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Day tours to North, South as well as Coastal Taranaki Gardens during the festival. Please contact us or check out our website or facebook page for more details.

Southern Garden Trail – Monday 1 November 2021 $125.00 Highway 45 Garden Trail – Tuesday 2 November 2021 $125.00 Northern Garden Trail - Wednesday 3 November 2021 $115.00 New Plymouth City Trail – Thursday 4 November 2021 $110.00

All Garden Entrys & Lunches included.

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