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We are re-imagining education with whole-istic events programmes and research for kids & educators! Why Us?
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We are dedicated to making a difference to childrens’ lives and their planet! All children are created differently and we celebrate and nourish this. Talking Tree Hill is the engine room for research and development of creativity, nature education and innovation for children’s mind and body health. Papatuanuku is our first teacher, so we must respect and connect to her before we need to protect he

r. We foster the authenticity and curiosity of all children through outdoor and ‘real green learning’ experiences.

11/09/2024

We need as much creativity and creatives
in schools as possible ! Please sign…

Creatives in Schools (CiS) was an arts programme that ran from 2019 to 2024. It funded schools and kura to partner with professional artists and creative practitioners to share specialist artistic knowledge and creative practice with ākonga and students. The programme enabled tamariki and ran...

29/08/2024

23/08/2024

A bit of a blast from the past that still very much resonates now ❤️❤️

Kirsten Simmons on Building the Best Learning Environment & the Benefits of Outdoor Learning | HundrED Innovation Summit

HundrED is a global mission-driven organisation specialised in education innovation.

19/08/2024

As part of my school based Nature2Classroom programmes we do garden yoga and atua yoga- asana focused on celebrating the nature guides/gods/spirits who we learn from in our outdoor classroom !

Simple flowing yoga movements designed to greet and respect our Atua using Te Reo …the kids especially love the trunk twist with Tawhiri Matea and the tree pose with Tane Mahut is a it of a fave of mine !

19/08/2024

We restarted our focus on litter free lunches at Te Huruhi school today using the 10Rs we focus on at Talking Tree Hill to rethink our waste ! What do you think the 10 words starting with R are ?

19/08/2024

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08/08/2024

Congratulations Emma Hughes for winning the WaiTalks:Energy!! Raffle !

Looking forward to our next event at the end of November which will be a BIGUN !!
❤️❤️❤️

08/08/2024

Hello All !
My clever friend Debra Wallace is hosting this webinar which will be amazing if you can tune in you won’t regret it…such knowledge!!!

Join us for an exclusive LIVE Webinar with Debra Wallace!

How to Train My Brain
A personalized and playful guidebook for children and their caregivers.

Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM Central Time
Where: YouTube Live
Channel: Debra Wallace MS LMFT Positive Reframe - https://www.youtube.com/

About the Speaker:
Debra Wallace is a seasoned Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, Illinois USA) and a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). With a deep commitment to fostering healthy, safe relationships, Debra empowers clients to reach their full potential. Her expertise spans stress and conflict management, trauma, attachment, grief, anxiety, depression, and more. She has a rich background working with children and families in various settings and loves creating a safe environment to explore sensitive topics.

About the Book:
How to Train My Brain is a personalized and playful guidebook for children and their caregivers, offering practical tips and exercises to cultivate mindfulness and emotional resilience.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical advice from an expert in the field! Click the link above to set a reminder and join us live. See you there!

02/08/2024

Hello hello we have 3 places left for the term please get in contact !

Hello Hello !

I would love to see some budding artists attend our wonderful art sessions on a Wednesday at "The Spirit of Waiheke Cottage" in Surfdale from 3-4:30pm !

It has its own children's art room and we will be learning different styles, techniques, artists and movements and of course focus on the children's imaginative freedom and creativity.
3 spaces left for the term
Email [email protected] to book your space!

02/08/2024

Well it’s good to be back ❤️

A massive thank you to Puawai and Te Haua for welcoming Bee, Holly and Jett to Talking Tree Hill !! A beautifully powerful pōwhiri.

A wonderful day for the tamariki but for the week exploring, adventuring and getting comfortable back in the space ❤️

We have two more places left for the term ❤️

Hello Hello !I would love to see some budding artists attend our wonderful art sessions on a Wednesday at "The Spirit of...

29/07/2024

24/07/2024

Super stoked to be leading this project at Te Huruhi School...the first of many community events as we create the most amazing outdoor classroom at the school !

20/07/2024

Hello hello WaiTalks:Energy!! Photos reposted for you glorious peeps who are asking ! X

14/07/2024

Hello All !

We are now full for Wednesday ❤️❤️❤️

However don’t despair we have 4 spaces left for Thursday so come experience a day of outdoor goodness and adventures at Talking Tree Hill. We welcome and thrive on rainy days here 🌳

Email: [email protected]

BOOK NOW! www.talkingtreehill.co.nz

10/07/2024

What a fantastic ‘Adventure Day’ had by our tamariki today ! ❤️💚❤️

BOOK NOW for nexts weeks adventure days Wed/Thurs!

Email: [email protected]
We have LIMITED spaces left.
DON’T MISS OUT…

07/07/2024

We have a few spaces left for the school holiday Adventure Days - 2nd week only!!

EMAIL us TODAY and lock that in for your tamariki!

[email protected]

They will have a superb outing on the Hill xx 😘

06/07/2024

Final Spaces Left

Lock in adventure day! Last spots left in second week of holiday !

EMAIL: [email protected]

TODAY!

05/07/2024

Wow what an offer thank you Island Direct !
If anyone wants to come for a day and send your child to our Adventure Days we will come meet you off the ferry !
Week 1 of holidays we are sold out!
Spaces available Week 2:
Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th.
Book www.talkingtreehill.co.nz !

✨ Kids Travel Free During the School Holidays! ✨

Embrace the perfect family getaway to Waiheke Island this school holiday season. Enjoy exhilarating activities like e-biking and ziplining, or indulge in a leisurely lunch at The Heke. There's something for everyone to enjoy.

Book tickets online at islanddirect.co.nz

Terms and Conditions | Free travel applies to one-way and return fares for children aged 5-12. Offer valid from 6–21 July. Promo code JULYHOLIDAYS must be applied at the time of booking. All discounts and fares are subject to availability.

04/07/2024

Some wonderful photos from the superb Wai-Talks event courtesy of Mark Lapwood!

We cannot wait to do this again !

04/07/2024

We have a few spots left for the school holidays … BOOK TODAY!

EMAIL: [email protected] to secure one of the last spots.

Adventure Days are something your tamariki will enjoy immensely.

30/06/2024

2 SPACES LEFT FOR THE FIRST WEEK OF THE HOLIDAYS!

PLENTY LEFT FOR THE SECOND WEEK !

Book an Adventure Day TODAY!

Email: [email protected]
or head to www.talkingtreehill.co.nz

27/06/2024

ONLY 12 SPOTS for this big school holiday adventure day! ❤❤❤❤

Head to www.talkingtreehill.co.nz to BOOK or simply email me at [email protected]

HURRY!! Your kids will have a superb time. Every WED/THURS of the school holidays (10/11th & the 17/18th)

26/06/2024

THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER! 💚

BOOK Adventure Days! Talking Tree Hill, Weds & Thursdays (10/17th July - 11/18th July) Bookings @ www.talkingtreehill.co.nz

WHAT TO EXPECT!

🌳 Led by Kirsten and Zachy! ~ Your child will spend a day making food on the fire, creating clay creatures in the natural garden, having a bush tea party, sliding down the mudslide, creating fire starters, mining in the mining area, making musical instruments in our junk to funk programme and creating lanterns for our Lighting Up Talking Tree Hill event…and of course freedom to create and be in our outdoor environment with the animals!

12 children
8:30-4:30pm
Pick up & Drop off Waiheke Primary School
$70+GST

Book now: www.talkingtreehill.co.nz
Any queries: [email protected]

25/06/2024

WE are still reeling from such a wonderful night on Sat at BATCH WINERY!!

In a series of posts this week, we would like to acknowledge the support of those who helped us shape a superb evening. Without their generosity and support this milestone event would not exist.

A heartfelt thanks to all listed here that took the time to be involved in some way.

Without the community spirit, our tamariki would not have the scholarships to keep them learning in the great outdoors here at Talking Tree Hill. ❤❤❤

25/06/2024

THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER! 💚💚

BOOK Adventure Days! Talking Tree Hill, Weds & Thursdays (10/17th July - 11/18th July)

Bookings @ www.talkingtreehill.co.nz

WHAT TO EXPECT!

🌳 Lead by Kirsten and Zachy! ~ Your child will spend a day making food on the fire, creating clay creatures in the natural garden, having a bush tea party, sliding down the mudslide, creating fire starters, mining in the mining area, making musical instruments in our junk to funk programme and creating lanterns for our Lighting Up Talking Tree Hill event…and of course freedom to create and be in our outdoor environment with the animals!

12 children
8:30-4:30pm
Pick up & Drop off Waiheke Primary School
$70+GST

Book now: www.talkingtreehill.co.nz
Any queries: [email protected]

22/06/2024

❤️Bringing you our TTHill Adventure Days ❤️

🌳Every Wednesday & Thursday of the July School Holidays !

🌳Lead by Kirsten and Zachy your child will spend a day making food on the fire, creating clay creatures in the natural garden, having a bush tea party, sliding down the mudslide, creating fire starters, mining in the mining area, making musical instruments in our junk to funk programme and creating lanterns for our Lighting up TTHill event…and of course freedom to create and be in our outdoor environment with the animals !

12 children
8:30-4:30
Pick up & Drop off Waiheke Primary School
$70+GST
Book now: www.talkingtreehill.co.nz

21/06/2024

Hey You Wonderful WaiTalkers !

❣️Thank you so so sonmuch for supporting this amazing korero on "Energy"....we have an incredible lineup of speakers, food and music to create a magical, thought provoking, and heartfelt event...perfect right before Matariki !

💚 We also have some raffles and auction items to fundraise for children to be outside more creating in nature and the development of our food forest...so please bring a little something extra to keep our children and planet healthy !

❣️ If you have any dietary requirements please let me know.

💚 Drinks and canapes begin at 6pm with our wonderful music maestros Alex and Peter by the fire.
Doors close at 6:45.

❣️ There are no formal tickets...your name will be on the door.

💚 If you have purchased a ticket for someone else please pass on this email so they are in the know!

Here's to a wonderfully inspirational evening...any questions please email me, or phone Kirsten on 0277339904.

Much love & Kindness
Kirsten & the WaiTalks Team X

20/06/2024

Happy Solstice Talking Tree Hillers !
It’s the shortest day of the year ❤️
Bookings are live for our Adventure Days in the school holidays at Talking Tree Hill with Kirsten & Zachy 🌳🏕️🐥
Book now on www.talkingtreehill.co.nz ❤️

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21 Man O War Bay Road, Orapiu Waiheke Island
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Adventure Days This Week

Hello All ! We are now full for Wednesday ❤️❤️❤️ However don’t despair we have 4 spaces left for Thursday so come experience a day of outdoor goodness and adventures at Talking Tree Hill. We welcome and thrive on rainy days here 🌳 Email: [email protected] BOOK NOW! www.talkingtreehill.co.nz

Last Spaces Left .. BOOK NOW!

We have a few spaces left for the school holiday Adventure Days - 2nd week only!! EMAIL us TODAY and lock that in for your tamariki! [email protected] They will have a superb outing on the Hill xx 😘

FINAL SPACES LEFT

Final Spaces Left Lock in adventure day! Last spots left in second week of holiday ! EMAIL: [email protected] TODAY!

LIMITED SPACES LEFT

We have a few spots left for the school holidays … BOOK TODAY! EMAIL: [email protected] to secure one of the last spots. Adventure Days are something your tamariki will enjoy immensely.

Limited Spaces Left

2 SPACES LEFT FOR THE FIRST WEEK OF THE HOLIDAYS! PLENTY LEFT FOR THE SECOND WEEK ! Book an Adventure Day TODAY! Email: [email protected] or head to www.talkingtreehill.co.nz

ONLY 12 SPOTS for this big school holiday adventure day! ❤❤❤❤ Head to www.talkingtreehill.co.nz to BOOK or simply email me at [email protected] HURRY!! Your kids will have a superb time. Every WED/THURS of the school holidays (10/11th & the 17/18th)

THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER! 💚 BOOK Adventure Days! Talking Tree Hill, Weds & Thursdays (10/17th July - 11/18th July) Bookings @ www.talkingtreehill.co.nz WHAT TO EXPECT! 🌳 Led by Kirsten and Zachy! ~ Your child will spend a day making food on the fire, creating clay creatures in the natural garden, having a bush tea party, sliding down the mudslide, creating fire starters, mining in the mining area, making musical instruments in our junk to funk programme and creating lanterns for our Lighting Up Talking Tree Hill event…and of course freedom to create and be in our outdoor environment with the animals! 12 children 8:30-4:30pm Pick up & Drop off Waiheke Primary School $70+GST Book now: www.talkingtreehill.co.nz Any queries: [email protected]

THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER! 💚💚 BOOK Adventure Days! Talking Tree Hill, Weds & Thursdays (10/17th July - 11/18th July) Bookings @ www.talkingtreehill.co.nz WHAT TO EXPECT! 🌳 Lead by Kirsten and Zachy! ~ Your child will spend a day making food on the fire, creating clay creatures in the natural garden, having a bush tea party, sliding down the mudslide, creating fire starters, mining in the mining area, making musical instruments in our junk to funk programme and creating lanterns for our Lighting Up Talking Tree Hill event…and of course freedom to create and be in our outdoor environment with the animals! 12 children 8:30-4:30pm Pick up & Drop off Waiheke Primary School $70+GST Book now: www.talkingtreehill.co.nz Any queries: [email protected]

It’s TIME for ENERGY ♥️♥️

RSVP YOUR TICKET FOR "ENERGY" 💚 ♦️Historically, we have had 48 speakers to date participate. The next event we hit a ½ century of amazing people talking at 10 different events with 10 different topics. This milestone is not be MISSED! 🔥 We're Back and READY to CHAT! 💥 ♥️ 2 Course meal and drink upon arrival. ♥️ Guest Speakers. ♥️ Raffles. ♥️ Live Music. TICKETS $125 and limited to 60 ONLY. BOOK NOW: - (* Hover over "100 spots left" to continue to PAYMENT). BUY TIX HERE: https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule/82626ead/appointment/34908561/calendar/5990399 LET'S GET READY TO CHAT! BATCH WINERY / SAT JUNE 22nd 6PM

RSVP YOUR TICKET FOR "ENERGY" 💚 ♦️Historically, we have had 48 speakers to date participate. The next event we hit a ½ century of amazing people talking at 10 different events with 10 different topics. This milestone is not be MISSED! 🔥 We're Back and READY to CHAT! 💥 ♥️ 2 Course meal and drink upon arrival. ♥️ Guest Speakers. ♥️ Raffles. ♥️ Live Music. TICKETS $125 and limited to 100 ONLY. BOOK NOW: - (* Hover over "100 spots left" to continue to PAYMENT). BUY TIX HERE: http://app.squarespacescheduling.com/.../calendar/5990399 LET'S GET READY TO CHAT! BATCH WINERY / SAT JUNE 22nd 6PM

📢📢 DON'T FORGET TO NOMINATE A SPEAKER! 📢📢 Nominations close this FRIDAY May 24th. ♦️ We are looking for some amazing individuals to deliver powerful korero on the subject of ENERGY💥, what it means to them, (and us ALL), in today’s world. ♦️ Historically, we have had 48 speakers to date participate. The next event we hit a ½ century of amazing people talking at 10 different events with 10 different topics. This milestone is not be MISSED! 🔥 Send us your nominations to [email protected] ♥️ OR head over to our website: https://www.talkingtreehill.co.nz/our-charity-work LET'S GET READY TO CHAT! BATCH WINERY / SAT JUNE 22nd 6PM TICKETS: 🔛 https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/.../calendar/5990399

Nominate A Speaker by Friday May 24th!EMAIL:[email protected] #waitalks #talkingtreehill #energy #June #22nd #batchwinery

RSVP Today for this milestone event!

SAVE THE DATE... We're Back and READY to CHAT! 💥 ♥️ 2 Course meal and drink upon arrival. ♥️ Guest Speakers. ♥️ Raffles. ♥️ Live Music. TICKETS $125 and limited to 100 ONLY. BOOK NOW: - (* Hover over "100 spots left" to continue to PAYMENT). BUY TIX HERE: http://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule/82626ead/appointment/34908561/calendar/5990399 LET'S GET READY TO CHAT! BATCH WINERY / SAT JUNE 22nd 6PM

Nominate A Speaker!! Closing Friday May 24th.

📢📢 NOMINATE A SPEAKER! 📢📢 Nominations close FRIDAY May 24th. We are looking for some amazing individuals to deliver powerful korero on the subject of ENERGY💥, what it means to them, (and us ALL), in today’s world. ♦️Historically, we have had 48 speakers to date participate. The next event we hit a ½ century of amazing people talking at 10 different events with 10 different topics. This milestone is not be MISSED! 🔥 Send us your nominations to [email protected] ♥️ OR head over to our website: https://www.talkingtreehill.co.nz/our-charity-work LET'S GET READY TO CHAT! BATCH WINERY / SAT JUNE 22nd 6PM TICKETS: 🔛 https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule/82626ead/appointment/34908561/calendar/5990399

❤️Such a beautiful day to be creating and celebrating the year of the Green Wooden Dragon…and doing one of my most favourite things…high tea ❤️

We are super stoked to be part of Wilderfest teaming up with the Island Waste Collective and Waiheke Collective to create a very special piece of art on the day…check it out on the 16th March !! It’s Free and combines with Music in the Parks whoop whoop !

WaiTalks is back peeps whoop whoop save the date 💥

BRAND NEW TALKING TREE HILL WEBSITE. Chec

Yay! We couldn’t be more excited to launch TTHill’s BRAND NEW WEBSITE. www.talkingtreehill.co.nz Go check it out!! And tell all your friends and whānau 🤩 We also have opened our bookings for school holiday programme coming up. Our fingers and toes are crossed for level 2. So book today so your tamariki can get back to TTHill and you can have some well deserved time out. 💚🌻🍃🦋 https://www.talkingtreehill.co.nz/booking