Summerset Palms Market Weekend
Join us at our Market Weekend on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th August, from 10am to 3pm at Summerset Palms in Te Awa.
From fabulous artwork, woodwork, knitted crafts, pottery, handmade cards, local honey, olives and kawakawa products there’s something for everyone. So whether you’re treating yourself or buying gifts for others, come along and support local.
While you're here, meet the residents who happily call the village home and explore everything our vibrant community offers. Enjoy a bite to eat at Divine Café and tour of our show homes and resort-style facilities.
We'd love to see you there!
Worst Xmas ever?
There's a a lot of planning that goes into Christmas day and sometimes things just don't go to plan. But it can be a good thing - a family mishap or hilarious memory that you can laugh about in Christmases to come.
Whether you burnt the dinner or were stranded at an airport...
Share your Christmas mishaps below!
Suellen’s sweet Christmas tradition
The festive season is always a great excuse to indulge your sweet tooth, and this time of year poses the perfect opportunity to bring a real showstopper to the Christmas table.
For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche, an impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with spun sugar that is popular at weddings in France and Italy.
What began as a birthday treat at a local French café has become a cherished Christmas tradition for Suellen and her 17-year-old twin granddaughters, Ellie and Sadie. Every year, the trio gather in Suellen’s apartment at William Sanders Village to cook this festive dessert - a holiday highlight they all treasure.
Click read more for the recipe.