Leafy Hollow Lavender

23/10/2026

Hi everyone. I will be distilling (essential oil not alcohol😄) on Saturday and Monday around 10.30am. You are welcome to come along and watch.

10/10/2026

𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 — 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 🌿
We’re back celebrating everything botanical this November!

Join us at Waiuku and Districts Combined Churches/St Andrews Centre (St Andrew’s Centre, Waiuku) on 13 & 14 November 2026 (10 AM – 4 PM) for a couple of days of floral beauty, creativity, and community spirit.

✨ 𝗞𝗼𝗵𝗮 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 — everyone’s welcome

🎟️ 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 $𝟰𝟱 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 — hands‑on botanical sessions with local experts

🌹 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
* Franklin District Rose Society Show – starts 12 Noon Friday, after judging.
* Botanical workshops & demonstrations
* Community floral displays
* Kids’ art competition
* Market stalls, bring & buy, and refreshments

💐 We’re delighted this year to be supporting Franklin Hospice (𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲), whose values of respect, dignity, compassion, and gratitude inspire this year’s floral theme.

As the hospice’s Garden Ramble falls on the same weekend, we recommend you start your day with us and then wend your way back towards Karaka to take in the Garden Ramble 😊.

26/09/2026

Weather permitting, Leafy Hollow will be open today from 12pm till 4pm. Everything is very wet after yesterday's downpour but hoping for a blue sky afternoon 💙 🌞

28/08/2026

Leafy Hollow will be closed this weekend
I'm at the New Zealand Lavender Growers Conference in Wellington. Can't wait to catch up with old friends again🥰.

21/08/2026

Looking forward to this morning's workshop. A small family group are travelling from Thames to create some beautiful soap.
Leafy Hollow will be open to casual visitors on Sunday, 23rd, between 11am and 4pm.

14/08/2026

Leafy Hollow shop and Birdbox Studio will be open on Sunday 16th August, 11am till 4pm.
Spring is just around the corner☺️. Spot the Tui! They are thoroughly enjoying the blossom.

11/06/2026

The Sensory Art of Natural Perfumery

Floral? Woodsy? Fruity? Oriental? Green?
Create your signature fragrance. Make an impression!
Just a few spaces left on this workshop.
Saturday 20th June
10am till 12.30pm
Leafy Hollow Botanicals, 66 Duff Road, Waiuku.

Book your spot now. Just $65
[email protected] 021 264 8654

Explore Leafy Hollow Botanicals in New Zealand, where we cultivate and distill lavender and other botanicals for our natural skincare range. Visit our garden, shop, or join a workshop to experience rustic beauty and organic products crafted with care.

06/06/2026

THE SENSORY ART OF NATURAL PERFUMERY
Hands-on Workshop
Saturday 20th June
10am till 12.30pm

Layer and blend to create your unique fragrance.
Take home your perfume in a stylish roll-on bottle.

$65 - includes morning tea.

Book now
www.lavendergarden.nz
[email protected]

05/06/2026

This weekend Leafy Hollow and Birdbox Studio will be open on Saturday 6th June between 11am and 4pm.

31/05/2026

Change in open hours today, Monday 1st June.
OPEN 10am till 12pm
2pm till 4pm