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's inspiring workshops are hosted in our organic gardens and give you an overview into holistic edible gardening practices. Nicki will teach you a comprehensive […]

$150

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

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

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

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

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

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