Celebrate winter’s quiet beauty in the warmth of the Longbush Cottage glasshouse with a luxurious afternoon of flower-making and indulgence. In this guided workshop, you’ll learn how to craft stunning crepe paper roses — from gently curling petals to forming elegant buds and assembling your own everlasting bouquet. As you create, enjoy a spread of fresh pastries alongside a glass of blushing rosé wine. With the soft light of the garden outside and the warmth of good company within, this is a joyful, hands-on way to embrace the season and take home handmade blooms.
Date & Time: Sunday 31st August - 10am-1pm
Location: 1023 Longbush Road, Longbush 5884
(20 min scenic drive from Martinborough)
Price: $129
Celebrate the 5th anniversary of Longbush Cottage’s Tulip Festival with 10 spectacular days of tulips, colour and spring joy! 🌷
Explore thousands of tulips in full bloom in the stunning country gardens of Longbush Cottage. A self-guided floral experience perfect for families, photographers, plant lovers and springtime wanderers.
🎟 $15 entry (Children under 14 free with an adult)
🧁 Teas, coffee, homemade cakes on sale in support of Parkinson’s Wairarapa
🌷 Tulips for sale on the day!
Come rain or shine — join us to welcome Spring in full bloom.
More info and tickets: longbushcottage.co.nz
🍕 Authentic wood-fired Napoletana pizzas by Roving Pizza, a garden bar, and golden-hour vibes — join us for Pizza Night at Longbush Cottage! 🌿✨
Roving Pizza with their mobile wood-fired oven 🚚🔥will be serving up authentic Napoletana pizzas — soft, crunchy, and unforgettable. Pair your pizza with a glass from our licensed garden bar, offering local wines, beers, and low/no alcohol options.
🌿 Relax in the gardens, grab a seat at a picnic table, or throw down a rug and enjoy golden-hour views. Kids are welcome (with supervision).
What to expect:
🍕 Hand-made wood-fired Napoletana pizzas
🍷 Licensed bar with wine, beer & non-alcoholic drinks
🌸 A relaxed outdoor garden setting
🛍️ Our Emporium may be open for a spot of gift shopping
Good to know:
🚫 No BYO alcohol
🚫 No pre-booking or takeaway orders in advance
💳 Card facilities available
🌦️ Weather updates will be posted here
Tickets:
🎟️ Free entry — just pay for food & drinks.
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🍕 Authentic wood-fired Napoletana pizzas by Roving Pizza, a garden bar, and golden-hour vibes — join us for Pizza Night at Longbush Cottage! 🌿✨
Roving Pizza with their mobile wood-fired oven 🚚🔥will be serving up authentic Napoletana pizzas — soft, crunchy, and unforgettable. Pair your pizza with a glass from our licensed garden bar, offering local wines, beers, and low/no alcohol options.
🌿 Relax in the gardens, grab a seat at a picnic table, or throw down a rug and enjoy golden-hour views. Kids are welcome (with supervision).
What to expect:
🍕 Hand-made wood-fired Napoletana pizzas
🍷 Licensed bar with wine, beer & non-alcoholic drinks
🌸 A relaxed outdoor garden setting
🛍️ Our Emporium may be open for a spot of gift shopping
Good to know:
🚫 No BYO alcohol
🚫 No pre-booking or takeaway orders in advance
💳 Card facilities available
🌦️ Weather updates will be posted here
Tickets:
🎟️ Free entry — just pay for food & drinks.
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📲 Click Going or Interested to stay updated. Gather your friends, bring your appetite, and enjoy Pizza Night under the Wairarapa sky!
🍕 Authentic wood-fired Napoletana pizzas by Roving Pizza, a garden bar, and golden-hour vibes — join us for Pizza Night at Longbush Cottage! 🌿✨
Roving Pizza with their mobile wood-fired oven 🚚🔥will be serving up authentic Napoletana pizzas — soft, crunchy, and unforgettable. Pair your pizza with a glass from our licensed garden bar, offering local wines, beers, and low/no alcohol options.
🌿 Relax in the gardens, grab a seat at a picnic table, or throw down a rug and enjoy golden-hour views. Kids are welcome (with supervision).
What to expect:
🍕 Hand-made wood-fired Napoletana pizzas
🍷 Licensed bar with wine, beer & non-alcoholic drinks
🌸 A relaxed outdoor garden setting
🛍️ Our Emporium may be open for a spot of gift shopping
Good to know:
🚫 No BYO alcohol
🚫 No pre-booking or takeaway orders in advance
💳 Card facilities available
🌦️ Weather updates will be posted here
Tickets:
🎟️ Free entry — just pay for food & drinks.
=================
📲 Click Going or Interested to stay updated. Gather your friends, bring your appetite, and enjoy Pizza Night under the Wairarapa sky!
🍕 Authentic wood-fired Napoletana pizzas by Roving Pizza, a garden bar, and golden-hour vibes — join us for Pizza Night at Longbush Cottage! 🌿✨
Roving Pizza with their mobile wood-fired oven 🚚🔥will be serving up authentic Napoletana pizzas — soft, crunchy, and unforgettable. Pair your pizza with a glass from our licensed garden bar, offering local wines, beers, and low/no alcohol options.
🌿 Relax in the gardens, grab a seat at a picnic table, or throw down a rug and enjoy golden-hour views. Kids are welcome (with supervision).
What to expect:
🍕 Hand-made wood-fired Napoletana pizzas
🍷 Licensed bar with wine, beer & non-alcoholic drinks
🌸 A relaxed outdoor garden setting
🛍️ Our Emporium may be open for a spot of gift shopping
Good to know:
🚫 No BYO alcohol
🚫 No pre-booking or takeaway orders in advance
💳 Card facilities available
🌦️ Weather updates will be posted here
Tickets:
🎟️ Free entry — just pay for food & drinks.
=================
📲 Click Going or Interested to stay updated. Gather your friends, bring your appetite, and enjoy Pizza Night under the Wairarapa sky!
🍕 Authentic wood-fired Napoletana pizzas by Roving Pizza, a garden bar, and golden-hour vibes — join us for Pizza Night at Longbush Cottage! 🌿✨
Roving Pizza with their mobile wood-fired oven 🚚🔥will be serving up authentic Napoletana pizzas — soft, crunchy, and unforgettable. Pair your pizza with a glass from our licensed garden bar, offering local wines, beers, and low/no alcohol options.
🌿 Relax in the gardens, grab a seat at a picnic table, or throw down a rug and enjoy golden-hour views. Kids are welcome (with supervision).
What to expect:
🍕 Hand-made wood-fired Napoletana pizzas
🍷 Licensed bar with wine, beer & non-alcoholic drinks
🌸 A relaxed outdoor garden setting
🛍️ Our Emporium may be open for a spot of gift shopping
Good to know:
🚫 No BYO alcohol
🚫 No pre-booking or takeaway orders in advance
💳 Card facilities available
🌦️ Weather updates will be posted here
Tickets:
🎟️ Free entry — just pay for food & drinks.
=================
📲 Click Going or Interested to stay updated. Gather your friends, bring your appetite, and enjoy Pizza Night under the Wairarapa sky!
🍕 Authentic wood-fired Napoletana pizzas by Roving Pizza, a garden bar, and golden-hour vibes — join us for Pizza Night at Longbush Cottage! 🌿✨
Roving Pizza with their mobile wood-fired oven 🚚🔥will be serving up authentic Napoletana pizzas — soft, crunchy, and unforgettable. Pair your pizza with a glass from our licensed garden bar, offering local wines, beers, and low/no alcohol options.
🌿 Relax in the gardens, grab a seat at a picnic table, or throw down a rug and enjoy golden-hour views. Kids are welcome (with supervision).
What to expect:
🍕 Hand-made wood-fired Napoletana pizzas
🍷 Licensed bar with wine, beer & non-alcoholic drinks
🌸 A relaxed outdoor garden setting
🛍️ Our Emporium may be open for a spot of gift shopping
Good to know:
🚫 No BYO alcohol
🚫 No pre-booking or takeaway orders in advance
💳 Card facilities available
🌦️ Weather updates will be posted here
Tickets:
🎟️ Free entry — just pay for food & drinks.
=================
📲 Click Going or Interested to stay updated. Gather your friends, bring your appetite, and enjoy Pizza Night under the Wairarapa sky!
Discover Longbush Cottage Gardens, where nature’s beauty unfolds in a modern, flower-filled setting. Rated 4★
Garden of Significance by NZGT, explore vibrant “garden rooms” radiating from the 1890s cottage.
Wander through vibrant colours, captivating plantings, and ever-changing seasonal highlights.
Explore at your own pace, or book a guided tour, enjoying a visual and sensory feast that evolves with the
seasons.
We’re open most days and weekends. Bookings are essential before your arrival.
Image of a large French glasshouse amonst Tulips and other plants
The Emporium
A curated selection of garden treasures and artisan pieces — enhancing both garden and home. Step inside and discover something unique.
Located alongside the Gardens, the Emporium features textiles, ceramics, keepsakes, and seasonal plants — thoughtfully chosen to capture the spirit of Longbush.
"Experiencing leisure and engineering brilliance in the Classique Glasshouse at Longbush Cottage Emp
The Glasshouses
French-crafted LAMS glasshouses, blending classic charm with modern durability. See them in our gardens, or explore
the full range online.
Whether seeking the perfect environment to nurture your seedlings and plants
or additional space in which to savour your garden throughout the year, LAMS presents tailored solutions
to meet your individual needs.
Explore a wide range of options that provide a sanctuary for cultivation and
inspire grand visions and designs
Longbush Cottage proudly serves as the national distributor of LAMS glasshouses in New Zealand.