November Drone Footage 2024

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.

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.