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TIPAPA
   “Tipapa – this wonderful property combining the Woolshed, Events Centre, Gallery, Homestay, Store, is one of those impossibly rare places where to every present thing, from grandest restoration to the smallest corner-set gesture, from formal garden to plate of casual bites with glass of wine, there seems to have been brought a deliberate, knowing, heartfelt and exquisitely attuned sense of rightness. There is no pomp here, just sincerity and respect. Claudia and I have felt, and will continue to feel, privileged and grateful to have participated in a wine and food event held in so authentic, careful and considered a setting”

Mike & Claudia Weersing, Pyramid Valley Vineyards, Hawarden.

Tipapa Woolshed Events Centre
   “Tipapa Woolshed was an excellent venue for my summer 2009 fashion show. Pre-lunch Pimms in the beautiful Homestead and lovely gardens, followed by a superb lunch in the Woolshed set the scene for a most successful show of my collection in a unique setting, still talked about a year on. For any event, The Woolshed at Tipapa would be hard to beat as the perfect venue. Warm and stylish, with great atmosphere”.

Jane Daniels, Jane Daniels Design Ltd, Auckland.

   “If you’re looking for a venue that is private with all the grace and splendour of an English Country Estate then Tipapa is perfect. From the beginning the team were excellent to deal with, a real focus on the detail to ensure the event went off without a hitch. The old woolshed combines a feeling of warmth and history with all the elements of a modern function venue. The catering was a major success with the team providing a menu to remember. Our sincere thanks for a fantastic night in a venue with great atmosphere and a strong sense of rural history”.

Craig Patterson, Business Manager, North Canterbury Veterinary Clinics Ltd,
North Canterbury.

   “Antarctica NZ was pleased to be involved in hosting international representatives of our Antarctic Treaty partners at Tipapa. The combination of superb catering in a uniquely New Zealand woolshed environment was a particular highlight for our international visitors – a real ‘taste of New Zealand’ in such a wonderful setting”.

Lou Sanson, Chief Executive, Antarctica New Zealand, Christchurch.

   “Seagars have catered for a number of events at Tipapa and have found it to be a fabulous setting, with great facilities, a wonderful atmosphere, and such beautiful gardens. Our Christmas function, Floral Workshop, Cooking and gift wrapping demonstrations all went fantastically well”.

Jo Seagar, Seagars Cook School and Café, Oxford.

   “During the 125th Jubilee of the Brackenfield Hunt in North Canterbury, we opened with a cocktail party at the Tipapa Woolshed. It couldn’t have been a better place to hold this event, with a well-stocked kitchen and bar facilities and a staff that couldn’t be faulted, which made the evening very successful. We are still talking about how wonderful it was”.

David Adorian, President, Brackenfield Hunt, North Canterbury.

   “The Woolshed at Tipapa provided a truly unique and ideal venue for an intimate and extraordinary evening of music, food and friends. The musicians commented on the quality of the acoustics”.

Kevin A. Lefohn, Artistic Administrator, Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.

   “It was my absolute pleasure to attend a VIP Antarctic event at Tipapa-hosted by John Carr. The venue was a delightful mix of the exquisite British Colonial with quintessential rural Canterbury. The atmosphere was friendly and cheerful and John and his team were splendid hosts making all feel welcome and comfortable. The international guests were awed with the beauty of the homestead and gardens and delighted by the charm and history of the woolshed and surrounding buildings. Dinner was a treat of local cuisine cooked to perfection.I would thoroughly recommend this venue for a conference for out of town guests wanting a unique first class experience.”.

Shirley Johnson, Civic and International Relations Manager. Christchurch City Council.

Tipapa Woolshed Store

   From the visitors’ book...
"Wonderful experience. Lots of lovely things to tempt and taste".
"Lovely place in a beautiful spot. We recommend the 'Smoko' Platter".
"A marvellous place and brilliant idea".
"Fascinating. Gorgeous sheep’s wool. Beautiful goodies".
"Very well done. Everything to perfection".

Tipapa Homestay
   “What a wonderful New Year you treated us to, here at Tipapa. Lovely place, really loved the beds. The dinners were amazing, croquet was fun and the rooms were beautiful. If anyone stays here they should be amazed. I loved the horse riding. Thanks for everything, we had a wonderful time”.

The Litjens Family, Shanghai, China.