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Twenty-two private gardens will open their gates this November for the Mangawhai Garden Ramble, with all proceeds helping fund Mangawhai Kindergarten’s upcoming relocation.
First held in 2002, the annual fundraiser brings together garden lovers for a weekend of inspiration and exploration. With Mangawhai Kindergarten’s relocation on the horizon to make way for the expansion of Mangawhai Beach School, this year’s event held over the weekend of the November 7-8, is more important than ever.
“We have such an incredible outdoor space at Kindy, and we want to do everything in our power to take as many of the trees and natural features with us, so we need all the support we can get to make the new space just as incredible as the one we have now,” Mangawhai Kindergarten parent whānau group chairperson Jaimee Browne says.
This year’s ramble will feature gardens of different sizes, styles and ages, including 16 that have not taken part before. The ramble will also include a special stop at Hakaru Hall, which is celebrating its centenary over the same weekend.
“The gardens offer a lot of variety this year, showcasing what can be done in any space, whether big or small, so there will be something for everyone to enjoy.”
There will also be stalls, raffles and education workshops.
Mangawhai kindergarten and its garden will also be open during the ramble, with baking and refreshments available.
“The ramble is a great opportunity for people to see what is precious to us at kindy and what needs to be moved. There are lots of memories at the kindergarten. We might not be able to take everything, but there are some special trees and plants we would like to relocate that have been gifted by families over the years.”
Despite being saddened by the upcoming move and with the new location yet to be publicly revealed, Browne says they are determined to make the new Mangawhai Kindergarten just as special for its children.
“When you live in a place that is growing, change is inevitable, but thankfully we get to look forward to what we can do with our new space.”
Tickets for the Mangawhai Garden Ramble go on sale online on October 5 and at local retailers from October 12.
For more information on the ramble, visit www.mangawhaigardenramble.org
