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“Congratulations on publishing the 2015-16 edition of Organic Explorer. 

The book is a terrific collection of New Zealand eco travel experiences ranging from well-known major operators to hidden gems throughout the country.

It’ll be a great travel companion for anyone exploring New Zealand and wanting to hunt out the best eco experiences on offer. 

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Artists House

Artists House
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Using their combined skills, Gary and Julie have constructed their biggest sculpture yet … a 2 – storied stabilised Adobe house (living space). Over the past 4 years they have hand placed hundreds of tonnes of Earth, mixed that with a lot of hard work and perseverance. The Project is called “Artists House”. It incorporates Artwork; displayed in a gallery, in garden setting, and studio. Workshops usually explore working with Earth, including a wide variety of new mixes we have developed, pottery or an art development theme.

Unique accommodation will also be available soon, and they offer guided tours of the house and garden. After 4 years of building the “8th Wonder of the World”, they are getting back into production. Besides the garden sculpture (Pottery) they have become known for, Julie and Gary have added paintings, and an exciting new medium called “Earth Fondue”. It is constructed over a steel aperture, doesn’t require firing, thus allowing for freedom with size and form.

A developing acre of gardens include a bird corridor, edible ornamentals, assorted fruits and berries, and medallion vegetable gardens, a planned “overland waterway reserve”, incorporating permaculture concepts. The whole property reflects their ideals. It is a demonstration of modern sustainable living, an example of an artisan lifestyle, plenty of creative problem solving, recycling … basically inspiration!
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