Bible truth: Hosting the stranger: Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah and said, “Quickly, make ready three measures of fine meal; knead it and make cakes.” And Abraham ran to the herd, took a tender and good calf, gave it to a young man, and he hastened to prepare it. So he took butter…
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A stepping stone into our amazing slice of New Zealand – Nelson! This photo book complements the book dedicated to celebrating the Red Art Gallery and Cafe. After having your favourite coffee and a delicious bagel, it’s time to head off and discover some of the wonders of our region. Start with a swim at…
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It was a real treat to spend a little time with Joel, his wife Ashlin and children back in February 2024. They live in a very special part of the Nelson region and are growing some amazing plants at Crafted Earth. Joel; also sells their plants and produce at the Nelson Market on a Saturday…
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Nelson played a valuable role in the history of New Zealand. It forms an important part of the top of the South Island, referred to as the prow of the Island canoe by Iwi. It is a region that provided essential merchandise and food for the West Coast during the gold rush era in the…
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The West Coast: the place where my mother was born and where we spent most of our childhood holidays. Wild and rain swept and where you get a sense of the way it used to be in the early days New Zealand. A region founded on blood, sweat and tears where you made a living…
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The Thorpe family farm Lowline angus cattle in East Takaka, a sub region of Golden Bay. I had the pleasure of meeting up with Jonathan Thorpe and his wife Meredith on the farm in mid-2021. A special time as the Thorpes gathered eggs and avocados along with feeding out to the cattle in the upper…
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Dave Barrett is the owner of an artisan cheese business, located in the Upper Moutere, about a 40-minute drive from Nelson. He possesses two great cheese brands; Thorvald made from sheep milk cheese and Little River cheese made from local A2 milk. You can purchase the cheese from their own retail outlet called The Junction,…
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Timo and Olivia own and run The Pear Orchard Lodge. Boutique accommodation situated only 20-minutes from Nelson with the Richmond Hills as a backdrop and overlooking the Waimea Plains. A babbling creek feeds their pond and the property supports a range of organic crops and farm animals. They also produce a unique honey from their…
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