Our courses have been designed to give you top tips and a whole heap of knowledge that you can take back to your home and practice. Whether you want to improve your cooking skills or be a better gardener we know you will come away from the day feeling motivated and inspired!

SUSTAINABILITY SERIES

A range of masterclasses promoting cooking from scratch, eating and growing seasonally and our showcasing our paddock to plate ethos. Each workshop includes:

- Morning tea and nibbles on arrival

- Informative and fun “watch & learn” workshop with take home notes

- Delicious shared lunch created by our kitchen team

Click the boxes below to find out more details on each course and remember to book in quick as places are limited.

COOKING & BREWING WORKSHOPS

ORGANIC AND EDIBLE GARDENING WORKSHOPS

SPECIAL EVENTS WITH GUESTS

Places are limited on all courses so please book in advance to avoid disappointment. We look forward to seeing you at The Falls Retreat.

FISH - COOKING, CURING & SMOKING

There is no better taste than that of a freshly caught seafood! Here at The Falls Retreat, we operate a ocean to plate philosophy and try to use the freshest of fish on our menus. We also often cure and smoke fish in order to ensure we don’t compromise on quality and flavour and you too can learn how with a few simple tips and tricks. We will cover the basics of cooking fish including curing and smoking and Brad explains the equipment required and shares his recipes for you to recreate at home

Highlights include:

• Learn different cooking techniques and tips to get the most out of your catch of the day

• Discover Brads tips on how to effectively cure and smoke fish

• Learn how to use a home smoker for hot and cold smoking fish

• Try it out! Enjoy a selection of seafood accompanied by organic salads using produce from our veggie gardens in this delicious grazing style lunch at our banqueting table.

Time: 10am – 3pm

What to bring: Just yourselves and some enthusiasm!

Cost: $200 per person 

What’s included:

Morning tea on arrival - a welcome drink and a tasty bite from the kitchen team

Cooking demonstration with Brad King

Take home recipe and instruction booklet

Delicious lunch served at our banqueting table. Cash bar available for drinks

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL

SOURDOUGH BREAD MAKING WORKSHOP

Nothing beats the smell of a freshly baked loaf and its a simple process so why not learn how to make your own sourdough bread at home. Brad will cover the basics of bread making and demystify the process of using a natural leaven. He will share 3 simple bread recipes and provide everyone with a sourdough starter to take home and recreate the magic.

Highlights include:

• Recreate our Bread of the Day

• Learn tips and tricks for making your own sourdough bread at home

• Each guest receives a sourdough starter to take home

• Take home recipe and instruction booklet

• Delicious lunch of wood-fired pizzas and salads using fresh organic produce from our veggie gardens served at our banqueting table

Time: 10am – 3pm

What to bring: Just yourselves and some enthusiasm!

Cost: $165 per person 

What’s included:

Morning tea on arrival - a welcome drink with a tasty bite from the kitchen team

Interactive cooking demonstration with Brad King

Take home recipe and instruction booklet

Sourdough starter for each guest to take home

Delicious lunch of wood fired pizzas and homemade salads. Cash bar available for drinks

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL

***This booking payment is non refundable. If cancellation is made more than 2 weeks before the event, it can be transferred to an alternative event of same or lesser value ( subject to availability). However, If cancellation made less than 2 weeks prior to the event date, transfer to a different date/event is not available, but we do allow bookings to be transferred to a different person with advance notice.
Please contact us at events@fallsretreat.co.nz

PICKLING & PRESERVING MASTERCLASS

Learn how we utilise excess seasonal produce to create our own range of pickles, chutneys & jams. Brad will cover the types of fruit and vegetables that can be preserved, what blends of vinegars and herbs to use when you pickle and his top tips for successful jam making.

Highlights include:

• Learn how to utilise excess produce to make chutney & pickles

• Discover Brads tops ticks for making and jarring jam

• Learn secrets of the Bistro kitchen and recreate some of our staple chutneys

• Try it out! Enjoy a delicious grazing style lunch at our banqueting table.

Time: 10am – 3pm

What to bring: Just yourselves and some enthusiasm!

Cost: $165 per person 

What’s included:

Morning tea on arrival - a welcome drink and a tasty bite from the kitchen team

Interactive cooking session with Brad King

Recipe and instruction booklet to take home

Delicious grazing style lunch at our banqueting table.

PASTA MASTERCLASS - FROM ZERO TO HERO

We have been making our own pasta here at The Falls Retreat for years and we have a tried and tested recipe that we will share with you. We will demonstrate and explain the kneading and resting process, show you how to create different types of pasta and cover the different types of tools and equipment required to roll your dough and create your very own pasta. Taste the difference and you will never want to go back to the packet version!

Highlights include:

• Learn secrets of the Bistro kitchen as we share our house made pasta recipe

• Learn the tips and tricks of kneading, rolling and cutting different types of pasta

• Find out about the various tools & equipment available

• Discover methods and recipes for making home made gnocchi and ravioli

• Try it out! Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring pasta from scratch at our banqueting table. Cash bar available for drinks

Time: 10am – 3pm

What to bring: Just yourselves and some enthusiasm!

Cost: $165 per person 

What’s included:

Morning tea on arrival - a welcome drink with a tasty bite from the kitchen team

Cooking demonstration with Brad King

Recipe & instruction booklet

Delicious lunch served at our banqueting table. Cash bar available for drinks

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL

***This booking payment is non refundable. If cancellation is made more than 2 weeks before the event, it can be transferred to an alternative event of same or lesser value ( subject to availability). However, If cancellation made less than 2 weeks prior to the event date, transfer to a different date/event is not available, but we do allow bookings to be transferred to a different person with advance notice.
Please contact us at events@fallsretreat.co.nz

SALADS & DRESSINGS

Experience our Salad & Dressings masterclass that takes you from the garden to the dinner table no matter what the season. Enjoy a full day workshop including an interactive session in our kitchen veggie gardens and a cooking demo where you will watch and learn how to create a range of salads and dressings with the wow factor using seasonal produce.

Highlights include:

• Enjoy a session in the organic kitchen veggie gardens, identifying and harvesting herbs and picking greens.

• Get tips and tricks for easily putting it all together to create salads with amazing flavour and texture that can be used all year round.

• Learn secrets of the Bistro kitchen as we share our some of our house made recipes and the unique ingredients we use to create dynamic dressings

• Try it out! Enjoy a delicious lunch served at our banqueting table. Cash bar available for drinks

Time: 10am – 3pm

What to bring: Just yourselves and some enthusiasm! Plus a coat and suitable shoes in case of wet weather in the garden!

Cost: $165 per person 

What’s included:

Morning tea on arrival - a welcome drink with a tasty bite from the kitchen team

Interactive session in the organic kitchen gardens

Cooking demonstration with Brad King

Recipe & instruction booklet

Delicious lunch served at our banqueting table. Cash bar available for drinks

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL

***This booking payment is non refundable. If cancellation is made more than 2 weeks before the event, it can be transferred to an alternative event of same or lesser value ( subject to availability). However, If cancellation made less than 2 weeks prior to the event date, transfer to a different date/event is not available, but we do allow bookings to be transferred to a different person with advance notice.
Please contact us at events@fallsretreat.co.nz.

Fermenting is a simple process but it needs to be done correctly, and in this workshop you will discover how we can manage microbial bacteria to produce highly nutritious food. Learn more about the fermentation process and why it’s so important to our health. We will show you how to make your own kombucha drinks at home to enjoy great gut health.

Time: 10.30am - 1.30pm (including lunch)

Cost: $99 per person

What’s included:
- Nibbles and coffee on arrival
- Your own scoby to take home
- Interactive demonstration with Nikki Murray-Orr (Vital Harvest)
- Take home recipe and instruction booklet
- Delicious lunch served at our banqueting table. (Cash bar available for drinks)

What to bring: Just yourselves and some enthusiasm!

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL

***This booking payment is non refundable. If cancellation is made more than 2 weeks before the event, it can be transferred to an alternative event of same or lesser value ( subject to availability). However, If cancellation made less than 2 weeks prior to the event date, transfer to a different date/event is not available, but we do allow bookings to be transferred to a different person with advance notice.
Please contact us at events@fallsretreat.co.nz

Our gardening courses cover a range of information to suit all levels and are designed for both amateurs and the experienced gardener to educate and give you tips and techniques to get the most out of your veggie garden. Run by our resident gardener, Nicki Murray-Orr, who has a wealth of experience and knowledge in all things gardening, each course is fun and offers an interactive workshop in the garden followed by an informal meal in our rustic Bistro barn.

Click the boxes below to find out more details on each course and remember to book in quick as places are limited.

Places are limited on all courses so please book in advance to avoid disappointment. We look forward to seeing you at The Falls Retreat.

Are you a foodie, a gardener or someone interested in paddock to plate ethos - then this experience is for you.

We are offering you the chance to enjoy a personalized “paddock to plate” experience with the opportunity to gather and taste ingredients and learn how we use a variety of fresh seasonal produce harvested from our gardens. 

Come and enjoy this complete foodie experience including welcome drink and a nibble on arrival, followed by this personalised garden experience and completed by a delicious 3 course seasonal lunch (or a dinner) in the rustic bistro barn.

$150pp for lunch - 10.30am start

$175pp for dinner - 5.30pm start

This is a unique experience for those passionate about food! Don't miss out on this opportunity - bookings essential.

Details: 

Start time: 10.30am or 5.30pm

What to expect:

Introductions and welcome drink & nibble while we get to know each other and learn more about the day.

Personalised “Paddock to Plate” garden experience which involves identifying and tasting produce grown in the kitchen veggie gardens. Learn how we use seasonal ingredients in the Bistro and operate our business sustainably.

Then enjoy a mouth watering 3 X course meal with paddock to plate menu focusing on seasonal home grown ingredients identified in our organic veggie gardens. This consists of delicious entree followed by mains and dessert to finish. From our paddock to your plate!

Dietary requirements can be catered for if advised in advance. Cash bar is available for any drinks or extras that you wish to purchase

Bookings/prepayment is essential as spaces are limited. Private groups can be organised on request.

***This booking payment is non refundable. If cancellation is made more than 2 weeks before the event, it can be transferred to an alternative event of same or lesser value ( subject to availability). However, If cancellation made less than 2 weeks prior to the event date, transfer to a different date/event is not available, but we do allow bookings to be transferred to a different person with advance notice.
Please contact us at events@fallsretreat.co.nz