Summer Field Days will be held in Alexandra, Central Otago, 22-23rd February 2025
21st February, Friday evening
For those that arrive on early on Friday evening, meet at the Monteiths Brewery Bar (26 Centennial Ave) around 7pm.
22nd February, Saturday
Begin the day with a trip to the supermarket or cafe to pick up something for the shared lunch.
Gather at 9.30am, then set out for Russell and June Aitken’s orchard at 765 Roxburgh East Rd, Roxburgh East. This will be a 2hr visit, so that everyone has time to see the whole operation from orchard to shed, and plenty of time for questions and discussion.
Depart at 12pm, travelling to Ross and Lynn Smith’s orchard at 106 Dalmuir Rd, Ettrick. Begin the visit with a shared lunch, before spending another 2hr exploring the Smith’s operation from orchard to shed.
Depart at 4pm, travelling to either a cherry or apple orchard (details to be finalised).
Dinner at 7pm. Multiple options for dining out in Alexandra, although quite expensive. If dining in is ruled out, then perhaps gather with takeaways at the local park.
23rd Frebruary, Sunday
Start the day with a cafe breakfast at 8.30am then … (more details to come)