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The White House was a remarkable concept which is now a reality. It is a beautiful home and gallery. The brainchild and dream of Don and Paula McNeill, it was viewed officially on Sunday, 19 October at 1.30pm. Their description is ‘home of fine art and collectables’. Paula, no stranger to the art world and notable herself for her mixed media fine art had invited the artists who have exhibited in this exquisite gallery as well as family, friends and media, as a prelude to the public opening this coming Labour Weekend. 

The architecture and design are themselves an attraction. Jeff Price of Jennian Homes was the leader of the build and design, and Jennian’s design was then the work of Parker Architecture. The landscaping still in its infancy in term of the maturing of the plants, is as breathtaking as the view it so naturally affirms. Well done said everyone to Jeff and Jennian Homes.

Some of our finest artists from mixed media to exquisite jewellery by Peter Muller and the carving of driftwood into beautiful living forms by Dave Fowell are there in the White House exhibited and for sale. Paula was an elegant and gracious hostess welcoming and spending time with her guests and thanking all generously for their support. She was ever mindful of Don, her husband who did not live to see the dream ‘in the flesh’.

This is a must view and visit for all who are looking to enhance their own environment and enjoy the way art and design flow out to a grand and healing view of the world around them. The gallery as a part of this newly built home, raises the bar in terms of art exhibitions in our region. It is something we can be proud of and I know Aucklanders, Hamiltonians and Bay of Plenty folks will want to come to Coromandel’s very own ‘The White House.’