Tī kōuka Handbrush Workshop
Learn how to make a hand brush using locally sourced resources, tī kōuka (cabbage tree) leaves and hazel wood. Your brush can be used for all sorts of jobs, from the…
Tī kōuka Multi-brush Workshop
Learn how to make a small versatile brush using tī kōuka (cabbage tree) leaves and hazel wood sticks. You will learn to make very fine cord using our tī kōuka string-making technique, with further skills in fibre preparation and extraction, basic hole drilling and a useful lashing technique to bring your brush together. These little…
Andrew White
Andrew White is a troubadour. He is one of those rare artists who can skilfully combine brilliant finger-style guitar work with a compelling story in lyric and deliver them both in an engaging live performance. After a well-deserved break from the rigours of international touring, Andrew returns to the international stage showcasing material from his new studio…
The Barden Party presents Cocktales
Brought to you by the award-winning Barden Party, 'Cocktales' will transform Fairfield House into an Enlightenment-era salon - full of grand ideas, humour, song and whimsy. Shakespeare is here to make sure of that. The only problem is that Poe, complete with his famed Gothic texts, has never been to such a party before, is…
The Art of Profound Therapeutic Touch
This one day course will deepen your connection to yourself so allowing those you touch to have a more profound massage experience. We will explore what is held in the body, learn some exercises to develop body awareness including breath-work, movement and touch. About the facilitator: Stephanie has 30 years experience as a bodyworker, and…
Begin Anew: Spring Equinox Cacao Ceremony
Welcome to a soul-nourishing Spring Equinox Ceremony that invites you to embrace the profound energy of new beginnings and the sacred impulse of life's renewal. As nature awakens from its slumber, we gather to honor the cycles of creation, growth, and transformation. ABOUT THE CEREMONY: The Spring Equinox marks a pivotal moment when day and…
Introduction to Building Communication Bridges: Inside & Out
Have you ever cooked a pot of soup with a match? Changed a car engine with a fork? Ever thought you were being clear when communicating only to discover the other person heard something different? Are you ready to respond rather than impulsively react, transform communication challenges and communicate with clarity? What is Building Communication…
Fiona Pears Trio
Fiona Pears, Connor Hartley-Hall & Dan Robertson Trio Experience the mesmerizing sounds of The Fiona Pears Trio as they take the stage for a spellbinding performance. Led by the virtuoso violinist Fiona Pears, accompanied by the pianist Dan Robertson and guitarist Connor Hartley-Hall, this gypsy jazz trio is sure to delight. With their masterful playing…
Rage Day
Have you been keeping others at a safe distance so you don’t get hurt? Stop waiting for others to make it safe for you – it will never happen. YOU can do this with your conscious anger. You can only be authentically close with others when you can look after yourself. Looking after yourself means…
Intuitive cooking through the lens of Ayurveda
An invitation to an afternoon of Ayurveda at Fairfield House! An exploration of the five elements and their qualities; the six tastes and how to create a balanced meal; how to best serve Agni - our digestive fire And how to use the energetics of the day to create a life of vitality! We…
