Arkanda Living, Antiques and Interiors

Arkanda Living, Antiques and Interiors Antique Shop
Small Group European Tours
Cooking Demonstrations
Cook School We are uniquely different.

Our antique store is set in a large barn on a working farm in Gordonton, just north of Hamilton. We stock all sorts of antiques, including furniture, silver, porcelain and designer objects of desire. We have a vast selection of designer fabrics, including Designers Guild and Bakers, and offer a full interior design service. On top of all this, we offer regular Cooking Demonstrations and events, fe

aturing international cuisine styles, taking place in our cottage, which is brimming with antiques and art for you to enjoy. We also offer the ability for groups to visit, with either morning or afternoon tea, to view the barn, have a tour of the cottage and wander around the large garden, visiting our menagerie of very friendly goats, pigs, chickens and unusual Indian Running Ducks,
We also offer small group tours to France, and France, Spain and Portugal. Travelling with no more than 7 other people visiting great tourist sites, and places off the beaten tourist track.

Good afternoon from Gordonton on this superbly sunny Friday. I’ve never known such a run of heavy frosts and beautiful s...
15/08/2025

Good afternoon from Gordonton on this superbly sunny Friday. I’ve never known such a run of heavy frosts and beautiful sunny days for years.
Perfect weather to visit us here this weekend at 128a Whitikahu Road in Gordonton. Treasures galore. Oh yes, our hours are Thursday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.

It is SO lovely when one gets feedback like this. Makes it all worthwhile. But of course I couldn’t do it without my won...
11/08/2025

It is SO lovely when one gets feedback like this. Makes it all worthwhile. But of course I couldn’t do it without my wonderful helpers - Bev, Chrissie and Charlotte🥰.

NORTHERN INDIAN COOKING DEMONSTRATION - AUGUST 23rd or 25th.Join me for a fun day watching me create delicious dishes fr...
10/08/2025

NORTHERN INDIAN COOKING DEMONSTRATION - AUGUST 23rd or 25th.
Join me for a fun day watching me create delicious dishes from this hugely interesting part of the world.
Northern Indian cuisine isn’t all heat and chilli’s, it is about wonderful flavour and subtleties.
The day kicks off at 9.30 with a coffee/tea, then a 2 hour demonstration followed by lunch with refreshments. You have the recipes to take home. Cost is $100.00 per head.
Places are limited, so contact me at [email protected] to make a booking.

ARKANDA’S 2026 TOUR TO INDIA - DEPARTING FEBRUARY.After my wonderful visit to India this year, I am delighted to be able...
10/08/2025

ARKANDA’S 2026 TOUR TO INDIA - DEPARTING FEBRUARY.
After my wonderful visit to India this year, I am delighted to be able to offer you the opportunity to join me on an amazing small group experience to India departing mid February 2026.
We will travel with a maximum of 10 people, by comfortable cars, staying in beautiful accommodation including an old palace.
Leaving Delhi, we will visit Agra and Jaipur, before travelling by train (first class) to Amritsar and onto the majestic Himalayas.
You will see wonderful scenery, architecture, including the famous Taj Mahal, eat amazing food, and did I mention the shopping!! This is an opportunity to see a part of India, comfortably, being escorted by professional local guides, with me as your Tour Manager.
As places are very limited, contact me now for a full itinerary, at [email protected]

What a fantastic weekend we have had! A little cool, but sunny days and absolute warmth from the lovely people who share...
10/08/2025

What a fantastic weekend we have had! A little cool, but sunny days and absolute warmth from the lovely people who shared it with me. We cooked French Country Cuisine. So what did we make? A rich Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Blue Cheese and Pistachios, easy individual Savoury Tarte Tatin with Red Onion, Goats Cheese and Herbs, a Pork Cassoulet with Creamy Mash and a very Citrusy Lemon Tart topped with Powdered Raspberry. All very yummy.
The Barn was humming with Furniture going out the door, just how I like it.
I could not do all this without the wonderful help from dear Bev, Chrissie and Charlotte. A big thank you to you all.

Some spring colour to brighten a dreary winters day.
07/08/2025

Some spring colour to brighten a dreary winters day.

Fantastic treasures in our Antique Barn. Come and see us at 128a Whitikahu Road Gordonton. We are open Thursday to Sunda...
07/08/2025

Fantastic treasures in our Antique Barn. Come and see us at 128a Whitikahu Road Gordonton. We are open Thursday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.

This is interesting. Lemon Curd made with butter and olive oil. DELICIOUS! And yes one can taste the olive oil.         ...
06/08/2025

This is interesting. Lemon Curd made with butter and olive oil. DELICIOUS! And yes one can taste the olive oil.

I never thought in my WILDEST dreams that I would ever be the proud owner of an English Georgian Four Poster Bed. Circa ...
04/08/2025

I never thought in my WILDEST dreams that I would ever be the proud owner of an English Georgian Four Poster Bed. Circa 1750 George lll. First night in it tonight. 😌

French Country Cooking Demonstration Saturday 9th August 9.30am. I have 4 places available. We are cooking delicious foo...
02/08/2025

French Country Cooking Demonstration Saturday 9th August 9.30am. I have 4 places available. We are cooking delicious food inspired by Monets garden in Giverny. Why not join us. Contact me to make a booking.

We have got some SUUPPEERR treasures in the barn this week. Gorgeous Crystal Decanters, Glasses, a very nice Round Dinin...
31/07/2025

We have got some SUUPPEERR treasures in the barn this week. Gorgeous Crystal Decanters, Glasses, a very nice Round Dining Table, a Lemon Bowl and a Grandmother and Grandfather Chair covered in a Beautiful Contemporary Velvet. I just love that look - mixing new with old. It absolutely works. So if you are thinking that you have a modern home and can’t have old treasures - how wrong you are. It gives a modern home soul. Open Thursday to Sunday 10am to 4pm at 128a Whitikahu Road Gordonton.

29/07/2025

I'm super super happy with this. Thank you L and L Magazine (Life and Leisure).

Address

128a Whitikahu Road
Gordonton

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 4am
Friday 10am - 4am
Saturday 10am - 4am
Sunday 10am - 4am

Telephone

+6421898909

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