SELF DRIVE TOUR AND PICNIC 'HISTORIC HOMES & GARDENS'
On this self - drive tour we will visit 3 Historic Homes and Gardens, and learn about the unique history of each as well as enjoy some morning tea, BYO picnic lunch.
Dr Mary Jane Walker and her husband have restored the historic home 'Chesterfield' and gardens to their glory, respecting the style and tradition of the times. This visit includes an introduction by Mary Jane and visit to the fabulous Studio of Lost Arts on the property. Morning Tea included.
Dr Mary Jane Walker and her husband have restored the historic home 'Chesterfield' and gardens to their glory, respecting the style and tradition of the times. This visit includes an introduction by Mary Jane and visit to the fabulous Studio of Lost Arts on the property. Morning Tea included.
'The Heights' is the largest prefabricated house in Victoria - made to order in Germany and assembled in 1855 for Charles Ibbotson. Explore this unique property, its stables, water tower, boom's cottage and dovecote are all in original condition. BYO Picnic Lunch to enjoy at The Heights. Tea/Coffee provided.
'Barwon Grange' is the only surviving example of the many fashionable river front residences built along the Barwon River during the 1850s and 60s for the wealthy of Geelong. The Gothic Revival house's unique features are still to be seen and enjoyed. Built for the merchant and banker Jonathon Porter O'Brien and his wife Ann, the house was filled with mahogany furniture, Bohemian glass, Dresden china and other collectables.
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