Any Given Moment
2024-10-06 09:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
About the hosts for the event:

We are a group of Ren Xue/Qigong teachers from the Nelson area. We teach Yuan Gong in various locations both online and in-person. Yuan Gong is an innovative Qigong system to enhance all aspects of life: health, happiness, well-being and our ability to contribute to life in a way that is truly beneficial to all. It is ultimately designed to help people develop wisdom (self-realisation). Yuan Gong is a subsystem of the Ren Xue Wisdom teachings. For more information you can visit Ren Xue International’s website
About the movie:
“Any Given Moment” is the miraculous story of Norberto Rodrigues, a young Portuguese man who turned to ancient mind-body practices in a last-ditch effort to heal a totally debilitating back injury. We see how the Ren Xue Wisdom taught by Yuan Tze (a Chinese Qigong teacher living in New Zealand) and Norberto’s practice enabled him to heal himself. But his physical healing was just the beginning. Through his dedication and perseverance, Norberto not only healed his back injury, but he also found himself on an unexpected journey of inner growth, awakening to true freedom.
Watch the trailer or book your ticket for the screening here (Koha appreciated).
About the day:
9 am Arrival & Welcome
9.30 Movie Screening
10.30 Q & A session
11.45 Light Lunch
1 pm Closing

Cosmic Activation Immersion, Cacao Ceremony & Gong Sound Journey
2024-10-06 18:30
Joanna ( a visionary transformation specialist, author, speaker and multidimensional channel usually based in Auckland) is taking her one of a kind cosmic activation evenings on tour for the month of October. Join this special event to activate from the inside out.
An intimate Cosmic Activation Immersion, Cacao Ceremony & Gong Sound Journey with a limited number of participants in Nelson. This will be preparing ourselves for the Galactic Center alignment from October 7-9th where we can expand our galactic connections.
Each cosmic activation evening is a unique series of guided energetics, constructed to harness the energies of the moment to orchestrate a recalibration, shift and lift on all levels of your being.
I channel through new information to work with every time I do one of these events, specifically for the group.
Generally what you can expect during this 2 hour immersion is:

Sage cleanse on arrival
Intro to the current energies
Sacred ceremony ritual with burning oils and resin
Guided channeled message energy transmission
Multidimensional energy activation
Ceremonial cacao
Sound healing journey with a 40’ Atlantis Gong
Come with your personal intentions and a crystal to charge in the ceremony if you like

This is a layered energy evening where we come together in a small group limited to approx 20 total and cocreate in the cosmic energies what wants to come in from a multidimensional perspective. Often it’s about a level of consciousness outside of the perception of our human mind <3
These events are a unique frequency you will feel drawn to if they are for you!
***Please note – you need to bring a cushion, yoga mat and blanket to keep you cozy during the gong journey.***
https://bookme.name/joannawalden/nelson-cosmic-activation-evening-gong-journey-sun-oct-6th

Jukejoint
2024-11-03 16:00 - 19:00
Jukejoint return to Fairfield House to launch their Summer 2024/25 season with their usual mix of classic Blues, British R&B and Americana. Old favorite’s and some new songs guaranteed to get you on your feet!

Enjoy some summertime Blues in the Courtyard (inside if wet)

Fairfield Bar will be operating with a range of drinks and snacks.

Door sales only $20
Tasman Bay Blues Club Members $15 (with a current membership card)
Students $10
Children under five free
Doors open 3:30pm – music from 4pm.

Indo Celtic Trio
2024-11-24 19:30
A new East Meets West music fusion project tours Aotearoa in Spring, taking audiences on an exotic soundscape journey from Shimla in northern India to Dingle in west Kerry. And many locations in between!

Featuring award winning artists Basant Madhur (tablas), Tristan Carter (violin) and Jon Sanders (mandola), the trio have worked in various music projects over many years including most recently the Shades of Shakti concerts and Arts on Tour’s India meets Ireland shows.

“There is real joy in dipping into the well of musical tradition and then blending it with contemporary composition. It is at the very heart of music fusion”, explains Jon.
The three musicians have long been involved in music and film soundtrack composition, performance and community work in both halves of the world, but this represents a new combination of instruments for them. The three will weave together ragas and reels, Indian and Irish vocal cameos and self-penned anthems bringing a unique and mesmerising experience.

Location – Indoors, Ballroom
Tickets $25 – HERE >> https://events.humanitix.com/indo-celtic-trio
Doors open 7pm
Music from 7:30pm

Connecting you to Spirit - Mediumship evening
2024-11-29 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for a few hours of connection with your loved ones in Spirit.Spirit decides who comes through in the evening and shares messages of encouragement, hope and love.
$50 Cash at the doorFairfield House, Nelson

mich@michcarpenter.com
www.michcarpenter.com

Rich and The Poor Boys
2024-12-01 16:00 - 19:00
This is the Band’s second performance at Fairfield House. Formed in March ’23 Rich, Andrew, Denny and Angai play music they love – hard-driving Chicago Blues,with some original compositions. All band members have years of experience playing Blues music,both here and in the UK.

Rich and the Poor Boys have a growing following in the Nelson region,with recent gigs at The Boathouse, the Blues at the Point Festival and the Tasman Bay Blues Club (see their website, hear their music and read the reviews!) Rich and the Poor Boys.

Location / Outdoors in the Courtyard
Tickets / Door sales only $20; Tasman Bay Blues Club Members $15 (with a current membership card); Students $10; Children under five free

Timings / Doors open 3:30pm – music from 4pm

Sun City Soul
2024-12-07 19:30
Take some time out to groove with Sun City Soul in early December! The band features the powerhouse vocalists Tessa Quayle and Dan Moon — plus sizzling horns, and a tight rhythm section, and brings all the best from the classic soul repertoire straight to the dance floor. Grab some mates and usher in the summer music season with Sun City Soul, outside in the beautiful Fairfield courtyard.
Location / Outdoor event in the courtyard
Tickets / $20 earlybird – $25 thru Humanitix HERE
Timings / doors open 7pm – music from 7:30pm
Bar / Fairfield Bar will be operating, strictly no BYO please

The Barden Party presents Macbeth
2024-12-19 19:30 - 21:30
Get ready to spice up your holiday season with a unique twist on Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, Macbeth, brought to you by The Barden Party! Imagine a sassy, sexy bluegrass rendition of this dark tale of ambition and betrayal, performed in the stunning courtyard at Fairfield House.
Join award-winning theatre company The Barden Party for an enchanting evening filled with music, mischief, and magic under the stars. Picture a talented troupe of actors bringing Shakespeare’s drama to life with live bluegrass music, surrounded by the festive spirit of Christmas. We might even include a special Christmassy bluegrass song just for Fairfield! So come and drink and be merry with the Macbeths.
Mischief, Magic, Merriment… and murder?
Gather your family, friends and colleagues and prepare to be immersed in a scandalous and spirited interpretation of Macbeth amidst the beauty of Fairfield House.
This raucous and rocking show is accessible yet professional, blending the timeless appeal of Shakespeare with the lively energy of bluegrass. Suitable for ages 12 and up (due to depictions of violence and mild adult themes), it promises an unforgettable experience that’s perfect for the holiday season.
From the company behind acclaimed productions like Romeo & Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Cocktales, The Barden Party’s Macbeth is set to sweep you off your feet this Christmas.
Book your enchanting night with The Barden Party and let Macbeth take you on a merry, magical journey!
Tickets $35 via Humanitix. Click here to secure your spot!
Timings:
Doors open @ 7pm
Show starts @ 7:30pm
Showtime – 90 minutes with 1 interval
Please strictly no BYO as the Fairfield Bar will be operating!

Niko Ne Zna
2025-01-05 19:30
Niko Ne Zna is set to electrify Nelson with their signature Balkan Brass sound on Sunday, January 5th!
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Fairfield House in sunny Nelson, where the infectious rhythms and melodies will have you dancing and singing all night long. Don’t miss this exclusive one-night-only concert . Mark your calendars and tell your friends.
Join us for an evening of pure enchantment, where the electrifying energy and power of Balkan Brass will captivate your senses.
Doors open – 7pm
Music from – 7:30pm
Location – outdoors in the courtyard
Tickets available HERE!
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If you haven’t heard of or seen Niko Ne Zna live you are in for a treat!
Trumpets, trombones, saxophone, sousaphone, drums, percussion and vocals!Niko Ne Zna is a staple of the New Zealand festival circuit and frequently selling out shows at home and also in Australia.
A hot and spicy taste of the old countries right here in the capital of New Zealand. Playing captivating original music as well as classic songs from the Romani-soaked Balkan States, Niko Ne Zna’s hypnotic melodies and wild infectious rhythms will set even the most rhythmically challenged moving and grooving! Combining driving rhythms, melodic brass and beautifully alluring vocals, Niko Ne Zna creates unforgettable moments for their audiences.
The 9-piece band have firmly cemented themselves as one of New Zealand’s premiere and sought after world music groups, complete with wonderfully hypnotic melodies and cerebral rhythms that draw from the Balkan region.Based in New Zealand’s creative and cultural capital of Wellington, all nine members are formidable instrumentalists and composers in their own right.
Their current lineup consists of two trumpets, soprano saxophone, bass and tenor trombones, sousaphone, balkan bass drum (tapan) and snare drum, an exotic cocktail of instrumentation and musicianship that creates an atmosphere and vibe like no other. To top it off, their vocalist/percussionist Nikkie Rich sings in multiple languages, including Serbo-Croatian, Romani, Macedonian, Greek and English.
In addition to creating a strong back catalogue of original music, they have become notorious for their immense live shows that display undeniable passion, fuelled by their adoration for bringing people of all walks of life together. Choreographed dance moves and captivating theatrics fuse in harmony with their music, regardless of whether they’re performing impromptu on the streets, doing roaming/acoustic shows or letting loose on the big international stage.
Over the last decade or so they have regularly toured their home islands of New Zealand, and have performed multiple sold out shows in Australia. They were showstoppers at the WOMAD Festival NZ in 2019, have had three of their original songs featured in the internationally-acclaimed film ‘What We Do In The Shadows’, and have released two well-received full albums.

“It’s easy to forget where you are when you listen to these hypnotic melodies. It’s like being dropped amongst the hot and spicy lands of a country far away – to a place where you can free yourself with these infectious and wild beats that take their influence from the gypsy-soaked Balkan States.”
— wellingtonlivemusic.com“The group’s jaunty carnival-style sound translates surprisingly well to disc, with trombone, sousaphone, sax and trumpet all vying for attention as the songs spiral riotously outward from a core riff before being reined back in again.”

“The group’s jaunty carnival-style sound translates surprisingly well to disc, with trombone, sousaphone, sax and trumpet all vying for attention as the songs spiral riotously outward from a core riff before being reined back in again.”— Otago Daily Times
“Gypsy good times…”— Rip It Up Magazine
“… this is straight to the dancefloor”— Elsewhere
“Driving rhythms an intoxicating effect”— Taranaki Daily News
www.nikonezna.com

The Magic Flute
2025-01-09 18:30 - 21:30
Performance will be outdoors in the Courtyard if the weather is fine, or in the Ballroom if wet.
Get ready for a whirlwind of laughs, love, and magical mayhem in The Magic Flute as reimagined by Piece of Work Productions, who brought you the hit shows The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) and The Servant of Two Masters! This is not the opera but a riotous play with songs, where Prince Tamino embarks on a quest to rescue the spirited Pamina. Armed with a magical flute, quick wit, and the bumbling, love-starved bird-catcher Papageno at his side. Expect slapstick antics, witty banter, and over-the-top passion as they face trials, temptations, and the fearsome Queen of the Night. Packed with slapstick antics, cheeky humour, and audience shenanigans, this commedia dell’arte inspired romp delivers songs, laughs, and unforgettable fun for all!
Location – The Courtyard, Ballroom if wet
Tickets – $25 HERE
Timing – Doors open 6pm – performance 6:30pm – 9:30pm with one intermission
Drinks – Fairfield bar will be operating under a special license, strictly no BYO
Food – Dinner & snacks will be available for purchase. Menu can be viewed below.
Seating – Seating is provided. You are welcome to bring your own blankets or camping chairs if the weather is fine.
FOOD MENUS – Collaboration with Cultural Conversations &
Her Business Journey
Menu 9th – 13th January below >>>

Food menu 13th – 19th January >>>

Cancelled / Teatree
2025-01-24 19:30
UPDATE: unfortunately this event is no longer able to go ahead.
Any ticket holders will receive a full refund.

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Teatree bring their eclectic mix of indie folk sounds to Fairfield House.

Let Teatree take you on a magical musical mystery ride. Their Celtic infused originals are a collection of upbeat ballads and toe tappers with folk, gypsy, swing, reels and Balkan flavours. You’re in for a treat.

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Location – indoor event in the Ballroom
Tickets $20 online / $25 on door

Richter City Rebels
2025-01-30 19:00
NZ’s first and finest second line band: Richter City Rebels.
Rammed with their signature explosive beats and good-feel vibe, the Rebels are BACK at Fairfield House for a Brass Band party!
This show is one not to be missed and fun for the whole family!
Limited door sales available on the night.
Tickets – $25 presales, $30 on the door , under 18s $10 – Book your ticket HERE!
Outdoor courtyard event
Doors open 6:00pm – Music from 7pm
More about Richter City Rebels:
The Richter City Rebels have a sound that blends RnB, soul, hip-hop, jazz and funk with the heart and soul of New Orleans brass band music. Trumpets, trombones, saxes, sousaphone, and percussion bring the ultimate Mardi Gras party to any venue or festival. Incorporating stylish original melodies and shouts, funked-up pop tunes and bouncing hip-hop, the Rebels’ sound embodies the musical melting pot of Louisiana.
Energy, entertainment, and musicianship of the highest quality: the Richter City Rebels guarantee a rousing New Orleans experience.
“The music swaggers, it’s big and it’s bold. It’s like a hug from grandpa” – Stuff
The Rebels are brilliant, they fill the room every time. Wild, wild party music, New Orleans second-line is alive and well in Wellington!” – Gwilym Waldren (Rogue & Vagabond).

Bazurka
2025-02-06 19:30
Bazurka is a dynamic seven-piece band based in Wellington, New Zealand, bringing together an electrifying blend of vocals, trumpet, saxophone, double bass, guitar, percussion, and violin. Specializing in traditional folk songs from the rich tapestry of the Balkans, as well as captivating Greek folk music, Bazurka delivers an exhilarating musical experience that transports audiences to vibrant cultural landscapes.

Having last performed in Te Waipounamu in 2023, they are returning again to bring their music to the people of Mohua, Whakatū, and Ōtautahi. Join us for an evening of joy and sorrow, light and darkness, that will have you dancing all night long.

Renowned for their infectious energy and spirited performances, Bazurka captivates audiences with their intricate musical abilities and heartfelt storytelling. Each show is a celebration of community, culture, and the joy of music, making Bazurka a must-see for anyone eager to experience the pulse of Balkan and Greek traditions reimagined through a contemporary lens.

Location – Courtyard (outdoors )
Doors open – 7pm
Music from – 7:30pm

Fairfield Bar open (strictly no BYO alcohol)

Ticket $25 available HERE

Sun City Soul
2025-02-16 16:30 - 18:00
Come and join Sun City Soul outside in the beautiful courtyard for our final Fairfield SOUL gig for summer 2025! Groove to the sweet sounds of an eight-piece band with horns, plus stellar vocalists Dan Moon and Tessa Quayle. It’s a Sunday night so we will get the show going at 4:30pm.
Location: Courtyard (outdoors)
Timings: door opens at 4.00pm, music starts at 4.30pm.
Bar Fairfield Bar & pop up kitchen will be operating, serving delicious kai for dinner & a selection of local tasty snacks & drinks; eftpos available, parking on roadside
Tickets: $20 earlybird / $25, kids get in free – grab your tickets HERE!

OneVibe
2025-02-21 19:00
Ras Judah will return for this 21st Anniversary gig of OneVibe bringing a couple of Wellington’s Cultural Embassy musicians to join in the celebration of their real roots reggae.
OneVibe is a homegrown roots reggae band based in Nelson, New Zealand. Formed in 2004, the band has been making music together for over two decades, bringing their signature reggae sound to audiences across the region.
All are welcome!
Times: doors open 6:30pm, event will kick off at 7 pm
Location: This will be an outdoor event in the Courtyard but will move inside to the Ballroom if wet!
Tickets: $20 available HERE.

The Early Bobs
2025-03-07 19:00
Join us for a beautiful evening with the Early Bobs; Exploring Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde sounds with Clayton Taylor, Nathan Torvik , Craig Denham and others.
Tickets: $25 / $30 on the door – book HERE
Location: outdoors in the Courtyard (will move indoors to the Ballroom if wet)
Timings: doors open 6:30pm, music from 7pm
Food & drinks: Fairfield Bar & Pop up kitchen will be open serving delicious kai and local drinks.

SOLD OUT Epizo Bangoura Trio of Harps
2025-03-16 20:00
SOLD OUT
Sublime divine, the words used to describe the rich tapestry of rhythmic melodies created by this trio. Featuring Internationally acclaimed Guinean griot Epizo Bangoura on Kora, the 21 string West African rhythm harp. Renowned world multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Cloake on N’goni, the 10 string West African rhythm harp. Jazz Conservatorium trained Bridget Kelly on Celtic harp. Immerse yourself in a rare combination of harp melodies and rhythms. Dissolve into a serene and uplifting acoustic experience.

Location: Ballroom (inside)

Tickets: $25 via Humanitix: Book HERE. $30 on the door.

Timings: Doors open 7:30 pm. Music from 8 pm.

The Desotos Acoustic Routes Tour '25
2025-03-23 16:30
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 abandon the March 2020 tour halfway through because of the Covid lockdown.
As the name suggests, these shows feature the band in acoustic mode with Paul using exclusively acoustic guitars, Vic providing brushed drums, and Stuart pinning it all down on the bass.
In the words of Gary Steel “Both Gurney and McIntyre write brilliantly. The DeSotos music oozes genuine emotion and makes all the right moves”.
Their live shows are defined by the quality of the vocals and instrumentation, and the intimate sound landscape created by these highly experienced musicians.
Their mix of country blues and folk-inflected songs includes many of the band’s original compositions, and selected covers from the likes of Neil Young and Tom Petty.
Some earlier American songbook pieces from Arlo Guthrie, Bob Dylan and Jimmy Reed are also in the playlist.
The DeSotos on tour are:
Paul Gurney (lead vocals, guitars, blues harp)
Stuart McIntyre (bass, vocals)
Vic Singe (drums, vocals)
Timings: Doors open 4pm, music from 4:30pm
Location: Outdoor event in the courtyard, will move indoors to the Ballroom if wet
Food & Drink: Fairfield Bar and pop up kitchen will be operating serving delicious kai for dinner and local drinks! Strictly no BYO due to our special license.
Tickets: $20+BF available HERE. Door sales available if not sold out prior.

CELEBRATE THE BUNGALOW - Tuku 25 Whakatū
2025-03-30 14:00 - 16:30
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 100th birthday! We’ll start with a short guided walk in the southern part of The Wood (about 1.5km) past a variety of bungalows, from 75 Tasman St, along Avon Tce, Milton Street and to Halifax St East, during which we hope to meet some of the inhabitants. Then we drive to
Fairfield House (bring your own car) for afternoon tea, where we will have stories, photographs and music.
DATE: Sunday 30th March, 2pm – 4.30pm
MEETING PLACE: 2pm on the Maitai River Bank opposite 75 Tasman Street
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/VPP
TICKETS: $20 (Close on March 28th)
CONTACT: Helen Moulder 0274 987 580 / helen.moulder@gmail.com

Eden Iris Trio
2025-04-03 19:30
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 arrangements on Eden Iris’s original alt-country songs. Since meeting in Tāmaki Makaurau at the Charlotte Museum in early 2024, the trio have hit the ground running, performing sold-out shows and gaining a strong following. Will be a beautiful show in an intimate setting.
Location – Ballroom (indoors)
Tickets – $25 presales / $25 at the door – Click here to buy tickets
Timings – doors open 7pm – music from 7:30pm
Bar / Fairfield – Bar will be open with local drinks and snacks

Seasonal Eating: Autumn Seminar with Alison Ramsay
2025-05-18 13:30 - 15:00
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 alignment. Together, we’ll explore:

The power of seasonal foods to support gut and immune health
Circadian biology and how daily rhythms impact well-being
The role of nature’s cycles in human resilience
How reconnecting with seasonal living can be an antidote to the modern health crisis…

and so much more. Would love to meet you there.

Tickets are $30 or $50 for a double pass

All details are in event link here.
Email: alison@rootstorubies.com for any questions/more details.

Harmonic Healing Sound and Energy Journey
2025-05-20 18:00 - 19:30
NEW OFFERING – SMALL GROUP SOUND JOURNEYS @ FAIRFIELD HOUSE – 8 SPACES – BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Starting 20 May, and running every Tuesday evening 6pm-7:30pm in the meeting room.

We are grateful to have Sharon from Harmonic Healing here every Tuesday evening to reconnect, release and receive through sound. Each week we’ll alternate between the celestial and the earthy, one session inviting you into the cosmos with crystal and Tibetan bowls, chimes, gongs, and light language; the next, grounding you with Gaia through drums, rattles and ancient channeled chants. Each journey is a deeply intuitive, channeled experience. Gentle, healing and filled with frequency medicine to support your being. Come and journey with Sharon in rhythm with the stars and the soil.

Limited spaces so booking is essential please. Investment is $25.

Email: sharon@harmonichealing.co.nz
Website: www.harmonichealing.co.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harmonichealingnzd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmonichealingnz/

Rufous Whistler National Panic Tour
2025-05-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Fairfield House
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 craft wiry narratives through a tapestry of folk and alt-country melodies. With heartfelt storytelling, dynamic arrangements, and gripping live performances, Rufous Whistler guarantees a show you won’t want to miss! Doors open at 6:30 pm, music from 7:00 pm. Kai and drinks will be available.
Check out on Insta @rufous_whistler or Facebook
Location – Ballroom (indoors)
Tickets – Only $20, click here to join us for this intimate show
Timings – doors open 6:30pm – music from 7:00pm
Bar / Fairfield – Bar will be open with local drinks and snacks

The Barden Party presents Cocktales
2025-06-19 19:00 - 21:00
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 you by the award-winning Barden Party, ‘Cocktales’ will transform Fairfield House into an Enlightenment-era salon – full of grand ideas, humour, song and whimsy. Shakespeare is here to make sure of that. The only problem is that Poe, complete with his famed Gothic texts, has never been to such a party before, is a bit of a downer and seems dead-set on making Bill’s life as difficult as possible.
Tickets are $35. Capacity is limited. Grab your tickets here.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Fairfield bar and kitchen will be operating.

Nelson Grampians Trapper Connect
2025-06-22 13:00 - 16:00
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 groups around Nelson to come together, build community, enhance skills, and share expertise.
Join us at Fairfield House for a hands-on trap calibration and maintenance workshop. Connect with the dedicated Birdlife on Grampians crew.
Join a trapline walk with Nick Sparks (please RSVP as numbers are limited). This small-group activity will focus on knowledge exchange, connecting with fellow trappers, and performing a “trapline health check.”
We will have NCC subsidised traps available to have some hands-on practice and to purchase if you want to get started at backyard trapping.
New volunteers wanted! Everyone is welcome—from seasoned trappers to newcomers eager to get involved. Please reach out if you or anyone you know is keen to help care for the Grampians.
This event is support by Nelson City Council, Tasman Environmental Trust, Kumanu Environmental and the Birdlife on Grampians committee.

Women's New Moon Ceremony
2025-06-26 18:00 - 22:00
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 modern-day twist on this ancient ritual of times past. A revival of the empowered sacred feminine.
Connecting to our heart space, intuition & highest consciousness, thanks to the beautiful, gentle yet potent plant medicines of Blue Lotus & Ceremonial Cacao, we can go deep within, tap into our inner wisdom to seed intentions aligned with our authentic self with focus, clarity & from love.
This beautiful, relaxing & nurturing evening gives you time to reconnect to source energy so you can recharge, reignite & rebirth under the energy of the new moon.

Meditation
Plant medicine
Guided visualisation
Journaling
Sacred song
Heart-sharing & Intention setting
Crystal Sound Bath

Gift yourself this sacred space to nourish the deepest layers of your being & unleash your highest vibration & divine magic into the world. Held with great reverence by your facilitator Katyayani, a natural, intuitive sacred space holder who creates a safe container for your journey. All welcome.
For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1912281426291589
Early Bird Tickets: $44 (until 20th June) Full Price Tickets: $55 (21st June onwards)
Bookings close 25th June
Please complete our online booking form here.
Your cup will be included for preparation with gratitude & love following receipt of payment.
Limited spaces & booking essential.

Pranic Healing Course - Level 1
2025-06-28 - 2025-06-29
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, and subtle energy sources. Learn to easily see and feel the aura. Learn to cleanse and energise the energy body that surrounds the physical body. These techniques have been proven to increase the bodies natural ability to heal itself. By the end of the course you will be able to apply Pranic Healing to improve physical, mental and emotional well-being.
Pranic Healing Level 1 course is the first in a series of internationally certified Healing, Spirituality and Prosperity Courses offered by the Institute for Inner Studies throughout the world. You will receive a certificate on completion of the course which will allow you to progress onto the higher level courses worldwide.
COURSE FEES: $450 new student, $225 repeat student.
For further information and to register see website here.

Zen Public Talk: Meeting Adversity Honestly
2025-07-04 19:00 - 21:00
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 – help us develop our natural capacity to meet adversity with patience and equanimity, kindness and compassion. Yet, although these are important virtues in Buddhist practice, if not practiced honestly, they can be used as “blankets” that we cast over our thoughts and emotions in another attempt to avoid what is painful. Therefore, dharma practice must be sincere and courageous if we are to truly free ourselves and bring benefit into our world.
Entry to this by public talk is by koha.

One-day dharma retreat with Shugen Roshi
2025-07-05 09:00 - 15:30
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 a true spiritual path? In this day long retreat, we’ll explore this subtle and wondrous inner world through an exploration of the path of the Mystic as described across religious traditions which testifies to the universal nature of the seeking mind that arises within those individuals who yearn for a life beyond the pain and confusion of a self-clinging existence. We’ll explore how we may each recognise this within ourselves and then let it flow into our daily practice. What are the various practices and subtle workings of mind and body that both express and help manifest the wisdom and compassion of a Dharma life? When you register you’ll receive two readings for reflection, to stir the one within who wants to know.
Cost: $100, including lunch.
Click here for more info and to register.

Wine and Crime Murder Mystery Night
2025-07-05 19:00 - 22:00
Welcome to our first Wine and Crime Murder Mystery Night at Fairfield House!
The theme is: A Dickensian Christmas “Murder at the Mistletoe Ball”.
An Original Immersive Theatre Experience at Historic Fairfield House.
Created by the award-winning team behind The Barden Party and proudly produced by Fairfield House, this brand new immersive murder mystery is a festive night of secrets, scandal, live music, and Victorian intrigue.
It’s 1874, and the newly widowed Lady Rose Blackthorne has invited a curious collection of guests to Fairfield House for a midwinter Christmas ball—the first since the untimely death of her husband, Lord Blackthorne. The occasion? A celebration of the Christmas season… and the reading of his final will. And you are invited.
But as long-lost heirs return, fortunes are contested, and old family tensions reignite, something darker simmers beneath the tinsel and wassail. Strange happenings unsettle the night, and when a murder occurs, every guest becomes both suspect and sleuth.
Inspired by A Christmas Carol, Agatha Christie, Cluedo, and Knives Out, this murder mystery experience blends sharp wit, historical flair, and interactive sleuthing in a candlelit Victorian setting.
Expect 2 hours of mystery, midwinter Christmas charm, and live music woven through a richly theatrical evening.
Costumes requested. Ticket holders will receive character invitations with backstories, costume suggestions, and arrival instructions after booking – names and email addresses of EACH participant must be entered so characters can be sent individually. Participants will be able to interact as much or as little as their comfort levels allow. Tickets are limited to 50 participants only so get in quick.
Venue: Fairfield House, Nelson
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $65 per person – includes a drink on arrival and festive nibbles.
Limited tickets – bookings essential. Book now.
Period music, suspicious guests, and yuletide secrets await…
RSVP here
