Americana and country blues artists The DeSotos are hitting the road again this March for a 5 date tour that incorporates a Wellington appearance and four upper South Island shows. We are lucky to have them join us here at Fairfield House! This will be their sixth time touring these acoustic shows, including having to…

The “Californian Bungalow” was the favoured house of the 1920’s in New Zealand. Cosy and charming and built of native timbers, over 70 of them are still being lived in, here in Nelson in The Wood.  Because we are now in the 2020s, as part of the 2025 Tuku (Heritage) Festival, we are celebrating their…

Don't miss your chance to see this alt-country trio, touring the South Island for the first time in April, 2025! Tickets: $25 pre-sales $25 at the door All established artists in their own right, the poetic indie-folk trio features Eden Iris, Kim Halliday, and Sarah Charlie Rose. Halliday and Rose are the perfect complementary pair, offering fresh and unique…

As the trees let go of their leaves and the light begins to shift, nature invites us to slow down, reflect, and restore. But in today’s world, many of us are out of rhythm—with nature, with time, and with our bodies. This autumn, Alison is hosting a seminar that invites you to come back to…

Celebrate the release of National Panic, the debut album from Rufous Whistler, the Australian country act turning heads! The trio seamlessly blend tradition with innovation, traversing diverse musical landscapes to…

Have you ever dreamt of attending a cocktail party with your favourite literary heroes? William Shakespeare and Edgar Allan Poe are here to ruin that dream for you. Brought to…

Join the launch of the Nelson Trapper Connect series, starting with an event hosted by the awesome team at Birdlife on Grampians. This series is a fantastic chance for trapping…

A divine evening of delicious connection to self & other goddesses at the time of the New Moon, offering a return to the days of the Red Tent with a…

Learn to apply energy healing to yourself, your friends and family! The Pranic Healing course is an exciting two day workshop, filled with in-depth information on the energy body, chakras,…

With Zen Buddhist Teacher Shugen Roshi. Everyone experiences difficult people, circumstances, times and lives. In this evening discussion, we’ll explore how our meditation practice – mindfulness, compassion and clear seeing…

World of Wonder: The Intimate & Inner Workings of the Way. What is the sacred? How can we understand the inner disquiet and urgency that can both spark and sustain…