Efil Doog Garden
 1995 Akatarawa Road, 13 km from Upper Hutt

The theme "Heritage And Our Environment" embodies exactly the nature of Efil Doog. A combination of botanical interest, enjoyment of art and the pursuit of knowledge and practical application of both. What could be more precious than our cultural tradition, feeding ourselves, and securing and embracing our environment?

A beautiful garden (4.5 hectres), the art gallery, sculpture and Bonsai collection. All attractively designed with imagination and humour.

View trees, shrubs and perennial plants. Wander the walks, sit and enjoy the tranquility and peace of the picturesque settings.

Ponder the early New Zealand impressionist original art.

Relax to the whisper of the mountain river, the joy of the bird song and breathe the fresh clean air.

Maybe a 3 kilometre bush walk?

This jewel in the Upper Hutt Crown is set in 100 hectres of native bush and exotic forest.

http://www.efildoog-nz.com


Efil Doog - Akatarawa mid ground 1976


Copper sculpture Metamorphosis 2010

..

Efil Doog Parsley Patch
This is a new environmental initiative for New Zealand. Small plots (309sq metres) complete with perched garden sheds, tool locker and water are rented on an annual basis. The fee includes education and demonstration with an emphasis on growing vegetables and flowers. Car parking and communal riverside lawn and barbeque are provided. If required an optional lawn cutting service is available at a small extra cost.

Ideal for those who want to reconnect with nature, grow their own vegetables and flowers, get their hands into the soil or just respond to the healing power of nature.

Enjoy the garden fellowship or maybe just sit in the sun on your own outdoor space.

Parsley Patches are limited so if you are interested Ph 04 5267924 or email efildoog@xtra.co.nz.

..

Wellington Regional Rhododendron Group
Dedicated to nurturing and fostering of the diverse and beautiful species and hybrid rhododendrons the WRRG conducts visits for its members to a wide range of gardens in the Wellington Heritage region, particularly to the Wairarapa, Kapiti and Hutt Valley.

Regular meetings, newsletters, garden visits and sharing knowledge and fellowship enable garden interests and improvements in the environment. The joining fee is modest. The rewards great.

Contact:
David Maule 04 5297311 or Norma Goodman 04 9054403.


Group members visiting the garden 2010