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Tuesday 17 December, 12.30-3.30pm57 Evergreen Drive, The Botanic Silverdale Be one of the first to see the brand-new Rimu apartments and make an afternoon of it because the popular Clubhouse Café will be open throughout the day for coffee, drinks, and meals. Every apartment has floor to ceiling glass and is flooded with light, boasts a walk-through wardrobe, a large balcony or patio, and includes underground parking. You can secure a one, two, or three bedroom apartments with a fully refundable $5k deposit. Please join us on Tuesday 17th December, between 12.30pm-3.30pm for a tour of the iconic Rimu apartments as our village celebrates reaching this wonderful construction milestone. Look back on this project Drone videos https://vimeo.com/950961224 November 2023 https://vimeo.com/966176798 June 2024 https://vimeo.com/950969841 April 2024 https://vimeo.com/1025959479 November 2024 News and updates Rimu Apartments construction milestone A roof tent has been fitted on the second apartment building at The Botanic Silverdale marking a significant milestone in the village's development... Read more Preparing for every eventuality at The Botanic Silverdale To anyone not in the know, it looked like a real-life medical emergency was unfolding at The Botanic Silverdale, but it was an important training... Read more Our Rimu Apartment building is underway Construction has begun on the second apartment building at The Botanic Silverdale with 32 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments... Read more

Where did you move from? Kensington Park. What do you love most about The Botanic? Barry: I can’t drive because of health reasons but I am a traveller, and I have seen so much of Auckland by taking the bus which is located at the front gate of our village.Mary: I love so much about life here and I really like that residents design and develop all the group activities. What are you enjoying about retired life?Mary: I’ve used the freedom of my retirement years to become a competent cellist again which is marvelous. What have you learnt about retirement that you wished you’d known before? Barry: There’s a lot of joy in listening to other people’s life stories. You get to know so many people and they have such interesting life experiences. At my age, it has provided an opportunity for growth because I’m learning so much from others. How do you live a life filled with purpose?Mary: I’ve always got a purpose. It could be developing a new skill or running a business. I get out of bed early ready to ‘punch a hole in the morning’. What’s the best thing about living on the Hibiscus Coast?Barry: The beaches, the warm swimming water, and some of the great cafes. How would you describe the community at The Botanic?Mary: Lively! Everyone who lives here has a genuinely strong desire to see this place succeed.Barry: At the recent Open Weekend, so many residents were here showing visitors around. It is rare and it is wonderful. What’s your advice to retirees thinking about moving to a retirement village?Mary: Find a place that gladdens your heart, and go early. The Botanic is where so many people are starting new lives and so you get an opportunity to make new friendships. That is a gift. How has the ‘no maintenance’ lifestyle changed your life?Barry: I love it. One of the huge advantages is that I can stop and admire what the landscapers have done, and be grateful for all the time they have put into planning and developing our Community Garden. What’s your favourite dish or food at The Clubhouse Café?Barry: I say this without an ounce of shame, it is the beer-battered Snapper. I think I’ve had it once a week for the last 8 months.Mary: My favourite is probably the curry, and the salads are always interesting too. What is a great quote to live by? Barry: If you don’t do it now, when will you do it?Mary: Just do it.

It’s the big reveal! The scaffolding has officially come down on the Rimu apartments and November’s construction update showcases the detailed design of the building’s elegant exterior. Construction is all-but complete outside, and the focus now moves to the interior where the final touches are being applied to the kitchens, walk-through wardrobes, and bathrooms, and our team is shaping The Botanic’s trademark exterior landscaping.  Some of our Rimu residents will be moving in in time for Christmas! If you’re interested in learning more about the Rimu apartments  but would like to see a completed apartment before you buy, get in touch with Michelle or Jan on 0508 268 264 or pop along to our Show Home from Monday to Friday between 11am-3pm. https://vimeo.com/1025959479

Where did you move from?Kumeu, overlooking Kumeu River Winery. What do you love most about the Botanic?We love our apartment, we love all the incredible friends we’ve made, and we love the village community. What are you enjoying about retired life?Being spontaneous, spending more time with family, and travelling when we want to. What have you learnt about retirement that you wished you’d known before?That your retirement years will be some of your best years.  How do you live a life filled with purpose?Our careers were about serving others and caring for people, and we’ve always loved being involved and being available for others. So now we’re looking at ways of doing that differently. What is the best thing about living on the Hibiscus coast?Someone said to us that you don’t need to leave the Coast because everything you need is here, and that’s so true. It’s great having the beaches so close. How would you describe the community at the Botanic?Caring, a lot of fun, and very inclusive. What is your advice to retirees thinking about moving to a retirement village?Don’t leave it too late. Go while you are still young enough to enjoy all there is on offer. How has the lock up and leave lifestyle changed your life?We don’t have to worry about getting someone to look after our property when we go away. We can go away in our motorhome or overseas to escape the winter whenever we like. What is your favourite dish at the clubhouse?For Chris, it’s Gary’s special salmon and feta omelette, and Stuart loves the lamb shanks. What is a great quote to live by?“Never put a full stop where a comma ought to be.” The story doesn’t always have to end.

Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th October, 10am-4pm The Botanic Silverdale, 17 Small Road, Silverdale, Auckland. Are you curious about living a luxury retirement on the Hibiscus Coast? Would you like to take a stroll through our resort-style village and meet some of our residents? Then pop along to our Special Open Weekend and say hello! Here’s a quick rundown of what you can expect at our Special October Open Weekend. 1. Michelle and Jan will be in our Show Home to talk you through our brand new villa and apartment living options. 2. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to find out more about our ‘just launched’ two and three bedroom villas. 3. Our residents will be on hand to give you an insight into village life and The Botanic Silverdale community. 4. Take a tour around our beautifully landscaped gardens. You can walk, or hitch a ride on one of our golf carts. Make sure you stop by our blooming Community Gardens in the heart of the village! 5. And don’t forget to pop into The Clubhouse Café, the beating heart of the village. If you visit the Show Home, Michelle and Jan will make sure you will enjoy a coffee and a bite to eat on us too! Would you like more information? Give Michelle or Jan a call on 0508 268 264.

Spring has sprung at The Botanic - the roof tent is off the Rimu apartments and the roof is on! The scaffolding is coming down from the exterior, and the focus has shifted to the interior where the kitchens are going in. Towards the rear of the village, drainage going in ahead of the development of the new villas, and our gardens are coming to life in this spring weather. Everything is green, green, green! If you’d like some more information, call Michelle or Jan on 0508 268 264 or pop along to our Show Home from Monday to Friday between 11am-3pm. https://vimeo.com/1014946968