The Abbey

The Abbey A restored church set in beautiful gardens available for hire, seating 80-100 people A gorgeous venue that can be organised to suit your needs.

All the furniture is easily rearranged and can be used for formal functions such as a wedding or for cosier events in a cafe style. The church is surrounded by large country garden where your guests can wander. A fully enclosed function room with kitchenette sits aside the venue. Dogs allowed but must be on a lead at all times (due to other animals on property). Driving Instructions: http://www.wises.co.nz/d/21/Invercargill+City/Waikiwi/Collinsons+Road/

(5km from Main Road)

What a wild week it was. The storm gave us a fair shake here, big trees down and plenty of debris to tidy up. We both fe...
03/11/2025

What a wild week it was. The storm gave us a fair shake here, big trees down and plenty of debris to tidy up.

We both felt it was the strongest wind we’ve experienced and yet we know many across Southland had it much worse and I feel for those still without power.

This tractor has been earning its keep across the farm clearing downed trees from lanes and even the neighbours driveway so I felt pretty grateful they spent some time over the weekend in the garden.

We’re slowly getting things back in order. This end of the garden’s a bit worse for wear, but it will bounce back, like it always does.

We’re feeling grateful it wasn’t worse and thinking of all those still cleaning up.

Annie & Linc

09/10/2025

Here is some beautful spring blosssom and birdsong for you.

Very excited to get this recent creation out into the garden! Building these gives me a chance to stay busy and creative...
30/07/2025

Very excited to get this recent creation out into the garden!

Building these gives me a chance to stay busy and creative in these quieter months 🙂

Maintenance is complete and it's ready to shine... and yes your guesses were spot on! Check out the cute new swimming po...
09/07/2025

Maintenance is complete and it's ready to shine... and yes your guesses were spot on!

Check out the cute new swimming pool!

Winter time is all about maintenance.  Ive spent the last few days taking over the workshop to spruce up this house. It ...
26/06/2025

Winter time is all about maintenance. Ive spent the last few days taking over the workshop to spruce up this house. It will be returning to a spot close to the road so keep an eye out of it if you are driving past.

PS any guesses for what the new feature in front of the house is going to be?

06/02/2025

Just loving our new addition to the garden!

A lovely bride arrived in this glamorous old beauty!
09/11/2024

A lovely bride arrived in this glamorous old beauty!

Some shots of the garden looking lovely. It’s been so wet lately that even getting out to mow the lawn’s has been hard- ...
08/11/2024

Some shots of the garden looking lovely. It’s been so wet lately that even getting out to mow the lawn’s has been hard- I must confess to getting my lawnmower stuck and Lincoln having to rescue me 🤣 oops. But it’s all looking lovely here and I looking forward to some improved weather.

A new addition to the garden out ready for the summer season. I love building the houses- it’s a perfect creative outlet...
04/11/2024

A new addition to the garden out ready for the summer season. I love building the houses- it’s a perfect creative outlet when the weather is bad and I can’t get outside.

All set up ready for action!
01/11/2024

All set up ready for action!

Some more photos by Harris Evans. I planted this avenue of trees years ago- knowing at some point the rest of it would a...
31/10/2024

Some more photos by Harris Evans. I planted this avenue of trees years ago- knowing at some point the rest of it would all come together. I just love what Lincoln has built here. It’s a gorgeous backdrop for photos and for me? I love just sitting down here and admiring the view.

Address

644 Collinsons Road
Tussock Creek
9876

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