Lloguers vacacionals a Western Bay of Plenty District

You'll be transported to the New Zealand countryside to see the surrounds of our beautiful farm and meet our friendly, naturally coloured Corriedale sheep & lambs (during lambing season). Our wooly sheep will come right up to us to say hello and have a pat and I'll answer any questions you would like to ask. We'll chat about how they are looked after on the farm, the lambs and breeding cycle and how we rescue and carefully feed any orphan lambs. You can even learn a bit about the history of sheep farming in New Zealand. Next, I'll explain how wool is shorn from the sheep, skirted, washed & dried. Then we will select your choice of wool, alpaca, lama and possum fibres to blend and card into large batts of fibre that are then spun into yarn. I'll use the wool that we've just made to give you a spinning demonstration on my spinning wheel. There will be lots of opportunity for guests to ask questions about farming, our friendly, wooly friends or wool processing. This Experience is great fun for team-building, date nights, get togethers and team building events. Please book a private experience for your group and I'll make sure you have lots of laughs, time to connect with nature and de-stress and learn a bit along the way. Fun for family/friend catch ups too. Message me to schedule your event. Individual bookings and kids groups also welcome. Other things to note This experience can be viewed from most devices. A larger screen is probably best to be able to see the outdoors, animals and wool craft in detail.

This is a motivational, interactive coaching session focusing on key qualities and attributes for self-confidence and success in today’s ever-changing and challenging world. The session is focused on you. I will use my personal experience and knowledge and translate it to your personal situation and we will create a plan to help take you where you want to go. We will discuss: Passion and belief Self-motivation and focus Commitment and determination Planning and setting targets Flexibility Dealing with change and failure Individual approach and the support team I will share some of my Olympic skiing experiences, insights from my career as an officer in the British Army, and what I learned as a commercial executive for global corporations and international sports and event companies. Other things to note If you feel like you need some motivation and help from someone who has competed at World and Olympic level as well as having been successful in business then this session could help you achieve the next step in your journey.

Would you like to spend some relaxing time with our friendly animals in the stunning volcanic backdrop of the Upper Atiamuri countryside. We have highland cattle, specialty wool sheep, horses, ponies, goats, chickens, ducks & more. Many of which are rescues. We'll take a stroll to meet and feed the animals and take some photos so you can remember this special experience. We'll be happy to explain some of the history of the area and talk about NZ farming, and a few stories along the way. I'm happy to answer any questions you have too. After many requests for a combination of our tours, this is a combination of two of our most popular. You will be able to take part in a hands on wool processing demonstration and interact with many farm animals and help to feed and pat them. We are proud that we are not a tourist farm, and can provide an authentic experience that will allow you to experience the NZ farm lifestyle and learn a bit more about the animals that we care for and experience the stunningly beautiful Atiamuri landscape. If you can't see this tour at the time you would like, just message me and ask for the time that you would like and I'll try to schedule it at the time you want. If you like nature and natural, traditional crafts this is the combo for you. Other things to note Tours leave on time so please let me know if you are running late and we'll do our best to accomodate you. Please advise if you have any special requirements or medical concerns.

When you arrive o on our beautiful farm and meet our friendly, naturally coloured Corriedale sheep & lambs. Followed by an explanation of how wool is shorn from the sheep, skirted, washed & dried. Next, guests will select their choice of wool, alpaca, lama and other fibres to card into large batts of fibre that are ready to process by spinning them into wool. After a spinning demonstration, guests will be able to practise spinning the fibre into their own ball of wool to take with them. If time allows they can try knitting or weaving and have a short walk around the farm to meet the other animals. This experience is suitable for beginners with no previous experience needed. Children can attend, just advise the age of the child, as I'll organise a child friendly wool activity for them. I'd like to make sure you have fun, relaxing & unique experience that you will always remember. The scenery is spectacular and I am happy to take photos of you around the farm and with the animals. You can even select your own farm made hat as a free souvenir. Each hat is handcrafted, organically processed and shorn from our own sheeps wool, hand made and over 20 hours of work in each one. Come and learn how your hat was crafted - eco -slow fashion just for you.

On arrival you will be greeted by Tom, Hilda, Dylan, the gate keeper kitten's and your smiley craft expert Lori. ​While sipping tea or coffee you will be shown various felting techniques and there will be a brief overview of the slipper making process while the cats decide on which music to set the mood. You will be guided through the felt-making process in a beginner style step-by-step. After we have laid out our wool, we will decorate the surface. We will finish by shrinking, fulling and felting the fibre into a beautiful pair of durable felt slippers to take home. ★ Valuable take home souvenir and keepsake! ★ A memorable experience ★ Using natural New Zealand wool fibre