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Open Gardens | Stuart Rattle’s Musk Farm and Paul Bangay’s Stonefields

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On the weekend 23-24 November 2013 both Stuart Rattle’s ‘Musk Farm’ and Paul Bangay’s ‘Stonefields will be open to the public. Musk Farm As one of Australia’s leading interior designers Stuart Rattle’s unique country garden reflects his style of classic elegance, relaxed harmony and an element of creative whimsy. Proceeds from tickets for Musk Farm go toward the restoration of the Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens in Daylesford. Directions: 11 School Rd, Musk (Look for sign between Bullarto and Daylesford). Stonefields At Stonefields visitors will be able to spend the day…

Event | Open Day at Wombat Park in Daylesford

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Wombat Park Daylesford Open Day A rare opportunity to view one of Australia’s most impressive and historic private gardens. Experience the vivid autumn colour, historic plantings, National Trust Register listed trees and the sweeping scale of the Sangster and Taylor designed Wombat Park. All proceeds from the opening will support the restoration of the historic fern gully and cascade at Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens in Daylesford. The story of Wombat Park begins in 1854 when grazier William Stanbridge built a modest, timber homestead and began planting a magnificent garden. His collection…

Open Gardens in Daylesford - Restoration of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens

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Gardens around the Gardens Open Gardens in Daylesford to support the Restoration of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens Ray Robinson - 3 Camp Street, Daylesford A small, densely planted woodland style of garden. Also includes an intensively cultivated vegetable garden. Daylesford House - 8 Smith Street, Daylesford One of the great gardens planted by the prosperous burghers of the town after the Gold Rush, recently renovated with classical features. Holly Lodge - 19 Grenville Street, Daylesford. A recently restored large stroll garden featuring both traditional and contemporary plantings. A seasonal delight.…

Stuart Rattle Open Garden Garden, Musk, Victoria and Restoration of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens

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Stuart Rattle Open Garden, Musk, Victoria and Restoration of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens About the Garden Stuart Rattle’s garden in Musk, Victoria is inspired by the English Arts and Crafts movement and the romantic tradition of Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll. The garden is divided into fourteen distinct garden rooms joined by interconnecting walkways. A love of individual plants has been indulged alongside architectural features, extensive use of hedging and other garden ornamentation. On the day there will be a BBQ, boutique wines, coffee and other local produce as well as a sale…