Essential Garden is a peaceful retreat and herbal garden at 253 Bayer Road in Puhoi, north of Auckland, in a quiet valley just south of the village. It offers luxury accommodation, herbal display gardens, garden visits, and a venue for small weddings, functions, corporate team-building and mindfulness. Its practical workshops include herbal creations, eco printing, mosaic and soft stone sculpting, and workshops are booked through a form on the website after choosing a date. The owners have cleared gorse and scrub and planted trees, shrubs and herbs on the property, and it is home to two Airedale terriers.