A garden in the Tukituki Valley is one of more than 25 that feature in the inaugural Hawke's Bay Garden Affair from November 7 to 9.
A garden in the Tukituki Valley is one of more than 25 that feature in the inaugural Hawke's Bay Garden Affair from November 7 to 9.
The region’s events calendar is turning over a new leaf, with the arrival of a new landscape festival called the Hawke’s Bay Garden Affair.
The self-guided festival will feature the creative work of Hawke’s Bay artists in more than 25 gardens across the region, from Puketapu in the north toWaipawa in the south, including Hastings, Havelock North and the Tukituki Valley.
Festival spokeswoman Karen Walker told Hawke’s Bay Today the new event will celebrate the region’s landscapes and is planned to return every two years.
“The Hawke’s Bay Garden Affair is a three-day celebration of the beauty of our gardens, the talent of our local artists, and the spirit of our community,” she said.
“Through the festival and the charitable trust, our aim is not only to inspire and connect people, but also to give back, with proceeds each year supporting a local charity and creating a positive impact well beyond the garden gates.”
All proceeds from this year’s edition will go to Riding for the Disabled branches in Hastings and Napier.
The Tauroa Farm Trust, one of the gardens opening for the Garden Affair, with proceeds supporting Riding for the Disabled in Hastings and Napier.
Chairman of the event committee, Paul Bolt, said New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty has come on board as the principal sponsor for the festival.
Most gardens will be open from 10am to 4pm, although individual opening times will be detailed in the event guide.
Tickets cost $90 for the three-day festival and are available now on the event website, with early bird sales closing on Sunday.
Tickets for the Garden Affair cost $90 for the three-day event, with an optional High Tea at Tree Guys Nursery on November 9 for $45.
For those wanting to add an extra experience, a High Tea at Tree Guys Nursery in Ōtāne will be held on November 9. Tickets for the tea cost $45 and are limited.
