Barewood Garden
★★★★★
Barewood remains one of Aotearoa’s oldest and most treasured private gardens. Designed and developed over 55 years, it is a mature garden, bountiful in romance, escapism and surprise.
At the heart of Barewood sits a traditional 100 year old homestead, around which the 4 acre garden has evolved. The setting of the garden is one of the most inspiring aspects; a lush oasis at the top of a dry farming valley, no mean feat considering the heavy clay soil profile and harsh climate. A well considered framework of mature trees provide shelter from wind and sun, allowing the established garden an opportunity to flourish.
In spring, the century old homestead sits swathed in cascading white wisteria and fragrant old fashioned roses, under which the wide veranda offers cool reprieve in the heat of a hot summers day. From the house, each aspect offers something different; from the kitchen, brick paths lead to a formal and well established potager with a mix of speciality fruits trained over canopies, self seeded flowers, aromatic herbs and ever changing produce providing an abundant display. Across sweeping lawns, unusual herbaceous plants and shrubs create structural borders with interesting colour combinations threaded throughout. To the side of the homestead sits the original cobb cottage which now houses a thoughtfully curated gift shop. The garden at Barewood consists of many rooms, all created to compliment the house.
Regenerative practices are being implemented at Barewood, whilst honouring the formal and classic style of the garden. The owners are beginning to open up the framework looking to include the wider pastures whilst working to build soil structure and increase biodiversity.
Facilities and Amenities
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Morning / afternoon tea and lunch available on request
Children Welcome
Nursery
Product Sales
Tour guide available on request
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Open by appointment October to April
$25 per person
Morning / afternoon tea and lunch available on request
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From Blenheim
Head south out of Blenheim on SH1 and travel around 28km.
Turn off SH1 at Seddon beside the school on to Marama Road.
Stay on Marama Road for 17km until you come to Barewood Road on your left.
Follow the gravel road for 1km to the end of the road then follow the road up to the house.
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Physical Address: 140 Barewood Road, Seddon
Phone: 021 150 4948
Email: rmrbroad@gmail.com
Website: http://www.barewoodgarden.co.nz
