The Educated Gardener: Gardening Workshop

Falls Retreat, 25 Waitawheta Rd, Karangahake Gorge

Have you got your veggie garden well underway but want to learn how to produce a healthier and more abundant harvest? Are you interested in the Principles of Permaculture? Then this course is you! Aimed at those that want to build upon their gardening knowledge, Nicki gives invaluable advice on working with nature to create […]

$150

Bread Making Master Class

Falls Retreat, 25 Waitawheta Rd, Karangahake Gorge

This is the second masterclass in the “Sustainability Series” promoting cooking from scratch, eating seasonally and looking at the paddock to plate ethos. Nothing beats the smell of a freshly baked loaf and its a simple process so why not learn how to make your own sourdough bread at home. Brad will cover the basics […]

$150

Masterclass in Salads & Dressings

Falls Retreat, 25 Waitawheta Rd, Karangahake Gorge

Experience our Salad & Dressings masterclass that takes you from the garden to the dinner table no matter what the season. Enjoy a full day workshop including an interactive session in our kitchen veggie gardens and a cooking demo where you will watch and learn how to create a range of salads and dressings with […]

$190

Paddock to Plate “Gather” Experience

Falls Retreat, 25 Waitawheta Rd, Karangahake Gorge

Are you a foodie, a gardener or someone interested in paddock to plate ethos - then this experience is for you. We are offering you the chance to enjoy a personalized “paddock to plate” experience in our kitchen veggie gardens with the opportunity to gather and taste ingredients and learn how we use a variety […]

$150

Paddock to Plate “Gather” Experience

Falls Retreat, 25 Waitawheta Rd, Karangahake Gorge

Are you a foodie, a gardener or someone interested in paddock to plate ethos - then this experience is for you. We are offering you the chance to enjoy a personalized “paddock to plate” experience in our kitchen veggie gardens with the opportunity to gather and taste ingredients and learn how we use a variety […]

$150

Pickling & Preserving & Fermenting Masterclass

Falls Retreat, 25 Waitawheta Rd, Karangahake Gorge

This is the first masterclass in the “Sustainability Series” promoting cooking from scratch, eating seasonally and looking at the paddock to plate ethos. Come and enjoy our cooking class on pickling and preserving. Identify fruit and veggies from our organic gardens and learn how we utilise excess seasonal produce to create our own range of […]

$150

Kombucha Making

Falls Retreat, 25 Waitawheta Rd, Karangahake Gorge

Fermenting is a simple process but it needs to be done correctly, and in this workshop you will discover how we can manage microbial bacteria to produce highly nutritious food. Learn more about the fermentation process and why it’s so important to our health. We will show you how to make your own kombucha drinks […]

$99

Cooking Class: Fish – Brining, Curing & Smoking

Falls Retreat, 25 Waitawheta Rd, Karangahake Gorge

A full day class focusing on meat and fish and promoting cooking from scratch, eating seasonally and looking at the paddock to plate ethos. BRINING, CURING & SMOKING Here at The Falls Retreat, we operate a nose to tail ethos where we try to utilise lesser known cuts of meat and incorporate different techniques into […]

$200

Masterclass in Pasta Making

Falls Retreat, 25 Waitawheta Rd, Karangahake Gorge

Pasta from Scratch This is the third masterclass in the “Sustainability Series” promoting cooking from scratch, eating seasonally and looking at the paddock to plate ethos. PASTA MASTERCLASS - FROM ZERO TO HERO We have been making our own pasta here at The Falls Retreat for years and we have a tried and tested recipe […]

$150

The Full Monty Gardening Workshop

Falls Retreat, 25 Waitawheta Rd, Karangahake Gorge

Our most comprehensive workshop covering all the fundamentals of growing nutrient dense healthy veggies. Nurture your passion for gardening on this one day course with our resident gardener, Nicki Murray-Orr. Nicki will teach you a comprehensive range of skills and techniques to get the most out of your veggie gardens. She covers the basics of […]

$150