Mawallok
3802 Geelong Road, Stockyard Hill (near Beaufort)
Saturday 27 April, 2019 to
Sunday 28 April, 2019
10.00am - 4.00pm
Entry $15 Students $8 U18 free
This is a rare opportunity to visit Mawallok – an historic Western District property with 2.5 hectare gardens designed by renowned landscape architect William Guilfoyle in 1909.
Wander the serpentine paths and sweeping lawns and take in the impressive vistas across the lake designed by Sir John Monash. At the bottom of the garden is a six-hole golf course designed by Major Alex Russell in 1924. A ha-ha wall divides the garden at the upper level surrounding the manor house from the golf course, allowing unimpeded views from the house to the lake.
Autumn is a special time to visit the garden and enjoy the many mature trees throughout as they start to colour. There are several historically significant trees including Algerian and Gallipoli Oaks and a stunning Copper Beech. Later design additions include a grapevine-covered pergola, an avenue of pleached tilias and, more recently, a new dry garden.
Visitors are invited to make a day of their visit to Mawallok – enjoy a picnic on the extensive lawns with the many food stalls and other delights that will be part of the opening.
This garden opening will be a festival of the senses, and will include:
- Refreshments including coffee, cakes and lunches (for purchase)
- Tastings and sales of wines from Mount Langi Ghiran and olive oil from Red Rock Olives
- Plant stall and local produce (jams, pickles, preserves)
- Mawallok@rt – an exhibition of nature inspired paintings, ceramics and sculpture in the Coach House
- Cooking demonstrations with wellness chef Samantha Gowing (Sunday only at 11.00am and 1.00pm)
- Sculpture and garden ornaments from 'Wired For Living’
Proceeds from this opening will be donated to Beaufort and Skipton Health Services and the local CFA.
Other activities to enjoy in the local area include:
Walking and hiking
Nearby Mount Cole State Forest and Mount Buangor State Park offer a range of hiking trails through eucalypt forest and ferns, leading to waterfalls and rocky outcrops. Different routes suit all fitness levels.
Goldfields history
Spend an afternoon panning for gold at Ballarat’s Sovereign Hill or walk in the footsteps of past miners on an underground tour of the Central Deborah Gold Mine.
Wineries
Explore the vineyards and cellar doors of the Pyrenees wine region, including Mount Langi Ghiran Vineyard, Michael Unwin Wines (Beaufort), Mount Avoca Vineyard and Redbank Winery.
For all sorts of other places and activities see: Pyrenees Unearthed website https://visitpyrenees.com.au
Garden Notes
Information and advice on garden visiting