ART EXPERIENCE
The stunning Wakatipu basin is home to an incredible feast of world class artists. Join me for a unique and personal Art Experience to visit studios off the beaten track and meet the artists. Hear the stories behind their fascinating journey, see original sketches, sculpture, incredible artworks and hear how their passion for art has left a mark of wonderment on our beautiful landscape. Discover a private sculpture collection high above the valley with breathtaking views of our lakes and mountains. Enjoy lunch at one of our local amazing food merchants while introducing your palate to a glass of Central Otago wine.
“Arrive curious, leave inspired”
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Testimonials
I think the Art Experience with Kate was actually the hidden gem on our entire stay. We just can say enough about our day with her. What we thought might be a nice way to see some bespoke art, turned into a fabulous journey to hidden places in the local area we just simply couldn’t have found on our own. We were introduced to 5 wonderful artist in their private studios and felt so welcomed by each in a private setting that was very intimate and educational, not to mention we did find some lovely NZ art to take home as well. From a private home tucked way up on the hillside, to a working stone sculpture studio... to learning about some amazing techniques that as an amateur artist myself I was unaware of.
Having the opportunity to drive through many different parts of Queenstown and the Basin area with Kate, who is so knowledgeable and friendly felt as if we were old friends. We stopped for a great lunch at Millbrook and then she drove us to many places for me to do some photography off the beaten path as well. It was day to remember and we are so thankful we ran into her! She is a gem to be shared! We do hope our paths will cross again soon, thanks for everything. Warmly - Debbie & Ed Brennan, Hong Kong
“Kate – it was an absolute privilege to meet artists in their own studios and to see ‘behind the scenes’ – passion for realism at Aurum was infectious, beautiful stone creations were awe-inspiring (thank you for the photographs!), a cottage full of wonders was fabulous, a photographers’ world was mesmerizingly surreal and the taxidermy work haunted me with morbid curiosity! And yes - it would have been great to meet one of NZ’s top Furniture Designers – his attention to detail and quality of design and workmanship, from what we saw briefly in your compendium, looked amazing – next time!
So just to say ‘thank you’ again for such a wonderful day and I hope that you have and will continue to enjoy many more great experiences in your new venture”!!! ☺ - Lindy Atkin - Bark Architects, Noosa / www.barkdesign.com.au
“We were fortunate enough to meet Kate serendipitously and find out, by sheer coincidence, that Kate is very immersed in the art scene in and around Queenstown. We immediately connected with Kate, and on the next morning she took us around for a quick visit with a couple of artists. Even though our time was short, we have managed to see a lot and appreciate the opportunities that Queenstown offers to any art lover. Kate was just wonderful: friendly, knowledgeable, courteous and very reliable. We wholeheartedly endorse Kate and encourage any visitor who simply loves art to connect with her upon arrival in Queenstown. Take care and hope we meet again”. - Ariel Gratch, NYC / Iraq
Kate Blomfield took my husband and I on a day tour in Queenstown to meet some of the many interesting artists who reside and work in the Queenstown area. We had told our travel Agent we were interested in exploring the Arts Scene in Queenstown as we are contemporary Art Collectors in Colorado.
Kate put together a fantastic itinerary which included visits to an art gallery, a top international furniture designer, a fascinating sculptor who works in found stone and a Maori teacher and stone carver who shared some of the history of the Maori people and his interest in furthering the Maori language in the 21st Century.
We had a lovely lunch at a public country club, where we dined Al Fresco. Kate was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and resourceful even when we had a minor glitch! We enjoyed our time with her immensely, and felt she gave us a much better understanding of the beautiful part of the world that she lives in.
We hope to someday return to New Zealand to experience the gracious hospitality of Kate and her very talented friends! - Judy and Ken Robins, Denver Colorado
Our Southland Art Group spent a glorious bespoke day with Kate. What a pleasure it was to explore art studios, meet, listen and talk to some of the talented artists around the beautiful Wakatipu basin and of course absorb some gorgeous jewellery, artworks and sculpture collections. Kate is a fabulous host, who developed a perfect itinerary and ensured our day ran so smoothly. We were very well wined and dined with a delicious shared lunch in a superb outdoor setting. It truly was a day to remember. - Donna Parker Queenstown NZ