Open Garden

We are open to the public several times a year with our Open Days which usually coincide with public holidays.  

We are also Open by Appointment. Visiting this highly structured garden is a delightful way to spend an hour or so. And it is just 7 minutes from central Masterton. 

Visit any time of year, each season has its rewards…in spring the blossoms on the Pyrus Candelabra are in full riot, in summer the buxus is rich and the palate of hydrangeas, iris, salvias and clematis is flamboyant, in autumn the avenues of quince, fig and pin oaks turn to gold, crimson and butter, and in winter the beech hedges glow like newly smelted bronze beside the stunning aromatic shapes of the bay topiary ‘room’.   The garden’s composition is resplendent in straight lines, yet because the many ‘rooms’ of the garden are in perfect sinc, this element of balance and the layers of green provides serenity and calm anytime during the year. 
Whether you prefer Exploring on Your Own or a Guided Tour we can accommodate large interest groups or just one person. Guided tours typically last around an hour, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and relax with a cup of tea or coffee afterwards.  

Please use the Book button below to ask us for information on visiting,  catering options and to book.  Entrance fees apply.

Wedding Hire

There are weddings in a garden, and then there are ‘GARDEN Weddings’. 

Less than three kilometres from the many facilities of Masterton, The Black House as part of the Stablehouse group is an immaculate setting of elegant avenues and stunning spaces, perfectly prepared and presented for your wedding. We welcome couples and their guests, to share this glorious garden on their special day.

Both the garden and surrounding pasturelands provide an exceptional canvas for your photos, and guests of course are free to roam this very special property.

The garden is primarily offered as a ceremony and photographic venue, however the option to include a full marquee reception is available.

Take some time and the opportunity to inspect and explore the possibilities for your Wedding by contacting us. 

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