Da Vella Gallery and Chapel

Renowned New Zealand Artist, Teacher, Marriage Celebrant, Gardener and Author, Da'Vella Gore lives on her stunning property located at Lake Hayes, Queenstown.

Her gardens and paintings reflect her love for the New Zealand Landscape. Much of Da'Vella's time is spent tramping in the New Zealand back country for inpiration for her paintings.

Her other love is her garden - Da'Vella has built a stunning Grand Old English Stone House, Art Gallery and Chapel with materials that she salvaged from two old historic Catholic Churches, this is surrounded by three acres of enchanting English Cottage Gardens, ponds, waterfalls and a boutique vineyard.

Da'Vella welcomes visitors and Garden Tours held daily. This offers a peaceful respite for visitors to enjoy her patch of paradise and meet one of Queenstown's most colourful personalities.