Glascroft Gardens

02/04/2026

🌿 A Special Piece from Glascroft 🌿 For Sale

Some pieces become part of the story of a garden.

This kinetic sculpture has been one of those for us at Glascroft. Created by a renowned Whanganui metal artist Graeme Kiff and displayed in Taranaki Garden Festival's over 5 years, it’s been turned, spun, and admired by hundreds of visitors over the years. People are always drawn to it, watching the two cubes and internal sphere move within the outer frame, bringing a bit of play and curiosity into the space.

It’s featured in NZ House & Garden and other publications, and has quietly become part of the character of the garden.

But as gardens evolve, so do we.

We’re now ready to let this piece move on to a new home where it can be enjoyed all over again.

Available over Easter weekend
Pickup over Easter long weekend from Pātea
Price guide: $2900.

If you’ve visited Glascroft and loved this piece, or you’re looking for something truly different for your own garden, feel free to get in touch.

We’d love to see it go somewhere it will continue to be appreciated.
Designed and made by Whanganui Artist Graeme Kiff. Kiff Art
https://simplywroughtiron.co.nz/creative

https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/nz-house-garden/301016359/eleven-distinct-rooms-form-a-cohesive-whole-in-this-magical

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/gorgeous-gardens-glascroft-a-treat-for-the-senses-in-patea/MKL7AXPN6NDBJKNRD6VAZDVOTU/

18/02/2026

This little spot has been ours in Pātea — now it’s ready for its next chapter. Quiet street, trees, a cabin and plenty of options. 👇

Section for sale at 23 Scotland Street, Patea, South Taranaki, Taranaki 4520, with 604m² land area. $125,000. View all 15 property photos and Patea suburb information.

04/11/2025

In Taranaki for the garden festivals?
Pop by for our Open home today at Glascroft 🌸 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Our lovely property was until this year part of the festival circuit - full of charm, established plantings, and all the hard work done for you!
Come and wander the garden, soak up the arts and crafts style home and property atmosphere and imagine calling it your own 🌸

Whether you're a green thumb, a dreamer, or love a good garden stroll, we’re there to be visited 🌷 https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/property/residential/sale/taranaki/south-taranaki/patea/listing/5226878016

Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival

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Come and experience the magic for yourself on a beautiful spring day - TODAY ➕

A property that’s been lovingly restored, with meticulous attention to both home and the exquisite gardens, 24 Gibson Place is a complete retreat.

Adding to the property’s unique appeal is the fully self-contained B&B at 22 Gibson Place.

We’d love to see you today from 1.30pm - 2.30pm.

For more information, please visit https://www.smithbishop.co.nz/property?property_id=1564298/24-gibson-place-patea

21/03/2025

💚 It’s ready for others to love 💚
Anyone that’s ever said ‘let me know if you’re going to sell’ … we’re selling 💚 Julian Shimmin
After 18 years, Glascroft, our lovely home and gardens are on the market. Many memories, much fun and a superb outlet for our creative skills. Do check out the listing - our lovely real estate team have done a super job! 🎉😊

A truly special offering - Step into a home where history, charm, and thoughtful renovation intertwine to create something special This property has been loving...

11/11/2024

Weeping County of York Rhodo. Goodness those blooms must be heavy!

10/11/2024

We’re all feeling a bit like Pigley at the moment 🐈‍⬛
10 days goes so quickly!! Thanks to our lovely garden visitors, including workmates, family and friends 💕 🌸 and a big thank you to mum Caryl and dad Dennis for your super support (and cake!)
Time to have a small rest and then crack into another ‘small’ garden projects 😂😂

09/11/2024

Last festival day at Glascroft Gardens SUNDAY SPONGE-DAY (Victoria Sponge) This traditional bake will go FAST! 🌸🌸 come and enjoy a slice of cake and a wander round an acre of peaceful gardens.
23 Scotland st, Patea. Pop up cafe open 9-4pm
$5 entry adults, children free.

https://www.gardenfestnz.co.nz/gardens/glascroft/

09/11/2024

It's the very last day to come and see our lovely gardens!
Come and visit Glascroft Gardens @ 23 Scotland Street, Patea, 4520
Plenty of free parking for cars, motorhomes, caravans, buses etc.
We promise to be really excited if you turn up in a classic car! 🙂
Kids free and welcome, well behaved dogs on leads also free and welcome 😊
Last weekend of Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival 2024 🥳🎉
9am until 5pm.
An acre of arts and crafts inspired garden rooms adjacent to the lovely Patea Cemetery.
The awesome Caryl 's Kitchen Pop Up Cafe is open serving delicious scones, slices, cake, tea and coffee, yummy jams and chutneys made with garden produce and, we are down to our last few amazing Cross Hills Gardens & Nursery rhododendrons.
You don't need a ticket, cash at the gate, $5 per person, and we can sell you tickets for the rest of the amazing festival gardens in Taranaki!
We look forward to welcoming you 😊

08/11/2024

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08/11/2024

Congrats to all involved in the Gallery Opening! 🌸🌸 what a beautiful rose Matthews Nurseries Ltd

Congratulations Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery on your re-opening day! What a marvellous occasion we are proud to celebrate here in Whanganui ✨

📸 'The Sarjeant Rose' (Mattgallery)

08/11/2024

Its weekend!! Come and visit Glascroft Gardens @ 23 Scotland Street, Patea, 4520
Plenty of free parking for cars, motorhomes, caravans, buses etc.
We promise to be really excited if you turn up in a classic car! 🙂
Kids free and welcome, well behaved dogs on leads also free and welcome 😊
Last weekend of Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival 2024 🥳🎉
9am until 5pm until Sunday 10th of November.
An acre of arts and crafts inspired garden rooms adjacent to the lovely Patea Cemetery.
The awesome Caryl 's Kitchen Pop Up Cafe is open serving delicious scones, slices, cake, tea and coffee, yummy jams and chutneys made with garden produce and, we have amazing Cross Hills Gardens & Nursery rhododendrons and they are selling fast!
You don't need a ticket, cash at the gate, $5 per person, and we can sell you tickets for the rest of the amazing festival gardens in Taranaki!
We look forward to welcoming you 😊