Heavenly Homes 2026
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Step inside the magic of Christmas with Heavenly Homes 2026!
Gather your friends and enjoy a wonderful day exploring eight beautiful Taranaki homes, each opening their doors and dressed especially for the festive season.
From twinkling lights and treasured decorations to gorgeous interiors and plenty of Christmas inspiration, every home offers something different to discover. Travel at your own pace, soak up the festive atmosphere and enjoy a very special day out celebrating all things Christmas.
Now in its seventh event, Heavenly Homes is the biennial major fundraiser for St Pius X School and has become a much-loved festive tradition.
Eight homes. One magical day. A whole lot of Christmas.
Sunday 15 November 2026
Grab your friends, plan your route and come experience the magic of Heavenly Homes!
Lineup

We are delighted to present the following homes:
Frankley Road, Hurworth Annemarie and Darrell welcome you to Frankley Cottage and their joy of all things Christmas! With a bit of traditional, a touch of new and a sprinkle of glitter and sparkle! Come on in and share the magic! Frank Wilson Terrace, Merrilands Welcome to Frank Wilson Terrace where Gillane has transformed her home into a Christmas grotto for you to explore. Lots of themes and colour schemes full of precious treasures collected over the years, both locally and from around the world! Whārangi Place, Inglewood Whārangi Place, kindly supported by Latitude Homes, is an explosion of colour, creativity, and festive family fun. Every corner feels intentional and joyful - a true celebration of the season. There are many special moments to experience from bright, hand-crafted displays lovingly created by Justine and her Mum, to her family’s house elf mischievously having fun; each room is full of warmth and personality. Richmond Road, Lepperton St Mark’s is a classic country church on the edge of Lepperton village, transformed for Heavenly Homes with a mix of traditional Christmas charm, decorations collected over the years and handmade embellishments. The church and hall are filled with festive displays and a touch of whimsy, while the lovely garden provides a peaceful spot to pause and enjoy a picnic. Visitors are welcome to make use of the lawn and amenities in the hall. A unique festive experience with plenty of character awaits at St Mark’s. Wortley Road, Lepperton Wortley Road, Lepperton, is where Linda has transformed both her garden and home into a festive wonderland this Christmas season. With beautiful florals, creative displays and plenty of festive ideas to inspire, there is something waiting around every corner for the keen Christmas angel. A delightful celebration of Christmas, flowers and all things festive! Cross Road, Lepperton Come and discover the Wells’ modern country home, with its beautiful rural outlook and spaces designed for entertaining. It’s the perfect setting for Maryanne to showcase her love of good design, colour and creative detail. She brings a modern flavour to festive decorating, with soft pastels, plenty of sparkle and handmade touches throughout. Come and wander through, soak up the Christmas spirit and enjoy a little inspiration along the way. Smart Road, Hillsborough Shona and Mike are delighted to once again open the doors to their beautifully renovated Smart Road home for Heavenly Homes. With a true passion for all things Christmas, Shona fills their home with festive treasures, including beautiful heritage pieces, handcrafted decorations and precious items collected over many years. For those discovering this gorgeous home for the first time, there is plenty to delight and inspire — while returning visitors can look forward to fresh festive touches, new ideas and a little more Christmas magic for 2026. There will be market stalls to enjoy, so bring your pocket money! Shona and Mike can’t wait to welcome you in and share the joy of the festive season once again. Pukearuhe Road, Wai Iti Welcome to Kuriger’s Country Christmas. It's a mix of the old and the new and showcases some truly unique Christmas creations, a Christmas room and gardens. Wander around our Slice of Heaven and enjoy the Christmas music.
An extra treat
Heavenly Homes Christmas Market at St Philomena Hall, St Pius X School
To make your Heavenly Homes tour even more magical, the Christmas Market at Philomena Hall is returning for 2026! Take a break along the way and enjoy delicious home baking, hot drinks, mulled wine & mimosas, fabulous market stalls, live music and incredible raffles — all in one festive location. EFTPOS available. Families welcome.
Please follow our Heavenly Homes Facebook & Instagram pages for updates and tasters of the event to come and we will send you any important extra event information via email. The money raised from Heavenly Homes goes directly towards giving students a richer educational experience. St Pius X School is currently fundraising for an outdoor education space, an area being built that celebrates our cultural and spiritual values and enhances learning and play for our tamariki.
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