Our Sponsors

We are incredibly grateful to the generous sponsors who make the Gordonton Art & Design Trail possible. Their support helps us bring together local artists, create engaging spaces for creativity and keep this event a cherished community tradition. From helping with logistics to supporting promotional efforts, our sponsors play an invaluable role in making the trail a success.

We encourage you to show your appreciation by supporting these businesses that help foster local art and culture. Whether you’re looking for products or services, choosing to shop with our sponsors is a great way to give back and ensure they continue to uplift our community’s vibrant creative scene. Keep an eye out for sponsor information throughout the trail, and consider visiting their businesses for your next project or purchase.

Zealong

495 Gordonton Rd

Zealong Tea Estate is a world-leading destination for tea, art and hospitality.

Offering serene views, a variety of function venues, public activities and tours, our multi-talented team is dedicated to creating an extraordinary guest experience every day in an unrivalled setting.

The Mandarin Tree Art Gallery

1034 Gordonton Rd

A unique and vibrant art gallery located in Gordonton. Owner and Gallery curator, Claudia Aalderink, started the gallery in 2014 to establish a creative hub for New Zealand Art and New Zealand-based artists.

MatteBlack Cafe & Catering Co.

1063 Gordonton Rd

MatteBlack Café & Catering is poised to continue serving Hamilton’s food lovers in a fresh and inviting space, whether you’re stopping by for a coffee or booking catering for a special event.

The MatteBlack Group is where great food and beautiful venues come together.

Woodlands Garden Grove Cafe & Bar

42 Whitikahu Rd

A stunning country cafe nestled in the historic Woodlands Victorian Estate and Gardens. With friendly staff, fabulous food, coffee and a full bar with craft beer on tap. Overlooking the iconic cricket oval, Garden Grove is perfect for a lazy brunch, lunch or special occasions.

Kiwi underglaze

Gordonton

We’re a bit obsessed with colour, a little mischievous with possibility, and completely in love with making pottery fun.

Clandon Daffodils

745 Gordonton Rd

Enjoying all aspects of growing daffodils, from planting the bulbs to harvesting and selling. Flowers are picked and kept in fresh water - right up until the time they are sold. So our flowers last longer!

We are proud to support the Waikato Cancer Society and supply them with their fundraising daffodils.

Wairere Nursery

826 Gordonton Rd

Wairere Nursery – quality plants, knowledge and expertise and where gardening is most definitely, never a drag.

Arkanda Living & Antiques

128A Whitikahu Rd

Discover a treasure trove of beautiful antique furniture, silver, paintings, and more, all from New Zealand. Visit our must-see Antique Barn in charming rural surroundings.

Also hosting Cooking Demonstrations and more.

LAWWAL HOLSTEINS

180 Law Rd

Farming for the future