NATIONAL TRUST HERITAGE FESTIVAL Themed Tours
Buda's specialist tour guides will bring to life the story of the remarkable Leviny family with a series of specially designed themed tours that will present anecdotes of gold, family life, the Arts and Crafts movement and Buda's Australian Arts collection.
Named after Budapest by its Hungarian owner, Ernest Leviny, Buda was home to the creative family for 118 years. Following in his footsteps, five of his daughters were extraordinarily artistic and Buda houses their significant intact collection of furniture, art works and personal belongings. Themed tours will explore their works, their lives and influences and the collection. A special after dark lamplight tour will give a fascinating insight into evenings spent by candles and gas lamps, and tours will also tell the story of goldsmith Ernest Leviny and life on the goldfields. Play the Buda garden Treasure Hunt app for kids and finally a twilight jazz event will make for a special evening in Buda's Garden room and formal garden.
Date | Tour | Guide |
Sunday 18thApril 11am |
A Golden Opportunity: Ernest Leviny’s Story |
Chris Wheat |
Saturday 24thApril 11am | Makers and Collectors The Arts and Crafts Movement and the influence on the Leviny Daughters |
Robyn Smith/Lauretta Zilles |
Saturday 1stMay 11am |
A Happy Family: Childhood memories growing up at Buda (Through the eyes of the Leviny Children) |
Margaret Callister |
Sunday 2rd May 11am |
Levinys and Gold: Living amongst the Mines |
Clive Willman |
Sunday 23rd May 11am |
Art Influences and Influencers: A Focus on the Buda Art Collection |
Chris Lloyd |
Location
Buda Historic Home and Garden
42 Hunter St, Castlemaine Vic 3450
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