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MILLTHORPE GARDEN RAMBLE returns in 2024 - NOVEMBER Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd 10-4pm each day.
COME AND JOIN US CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF RAMBLE
Our team of volunteers look forward to welcoming visitors back, or perhaps for the first time, to the M ...

'Cambo'

'Cambo'
Local architect Ben Johnson designed the house in the early 2000s. When we moved here in 2019 a mostly bare five-acre paddock surrounded the house, a standard oak stood at the front gate and 30 crab-apples (Malus iowensis) lined the driveway. Sarah Hoskins' design formed the kernel of our new garden. In five years, we have planted over 100 trees, native and exotic, including a row of crepe myrtles and a colonnade of capital pears leading down to the dam. Roses are a feature of the formal garden which frames the house, and a laurel hedge surrounds the rear outdoor paved area forming a private space for entertaining. Smaller gardens within a larger landscape point to panoramic views to Mt Macquarie in the SE and Mt Canobolas in the west.  More Info »

'Eidolia Park

'Eidolia Park' is a 15 acre garden commenced in 2006. The garden has now reached a level of maturity which gives a different dimension to it. Those who have visited the garden in earlier years will notice many changes.
The conifers, maples, ashes, pears, crabapples and other exotic trees provide a dramatic background for the extensive plantings of shrubs, perennials, ground covers and bulbs. The large plantings of roses and iris provide a riot of colour in spring. The garden also has a number of water features featuring Japanese Koi.
Eidolia Park is a garden of year round interest but the iris are at their best in October/November. Lus-Ealain Iris Nursery will have a stall at the garden and will be selling Tall Bearded and Pacific Coast Iris at reduced prices for Ramble visitors.
There is plenty of seating available. Also, there are places to enjoy a picnic lunch or morning or afternoon tea.  More Info »

Walk the streets and head to 'Mill Green'

Millthorpe, a heritage listed village, is added to by its vibrant garden culture created by residents. For 20 years now, the Garden Ramble Committee has called out for volunteers, and each year there are over 100 volunteers involved, to present visitors with a well organised, welcoming to all event.
Each year, the Ramble committee also calls for property owners to open their garden to the public. An extraordinary fact is that this small village has had 120 different gardens opening their gates over the years.
We look forward to welcoming visitors to our 20th annual Ramble. In our 20th year we have some old favourites as well as some new to Ramble gardens. Enjoy!  More Info »

'Della Strada'

'Della Strada' - the 100yr old house was originally built as the Millthorpe Hospital. It is situated on the northern side of a large suburban block, making the front garden a shaded southern area and the back, a sunny one. The garden was once basic, with a few shrubs and a cherry laurel hedge. Now, plants are chosen as subjects for art or for floral bouquets for family and friends. The front yard is an eclectic mix of hardy perennials, bulbs, a variety of shrubs and trees. There is a focus on contrasting foliage colours and textures - such as the purple leaves of the Loropetulum against the grey foliage of a Helianthus major and ornamental trees, banksias and correas, deciduous shrubs, veggie patch, berries and rhubarb. Interest is enhanced by the rooms within the garden. It is a garden that highlights the seasons.  More Info »

'Littlewood'

In 2022 we were delighted to be asked to be part of the Garden Ramble. At the time, our garden was very new and had a lot of growing to do.
Two years later, it is still a work in progress but is slowly beginning to resemble the vision that we had. We now invite you to visit 'Littlewood' to see the progress that we are making.
Our aim is to create a low maintenance and welcoming space which we can share with friends and family. It is a case of 'plant one and, if it grows, plant many more'. As a result, you will find mass plantings of hardy, disease resistant shrubs and ground covers. We have also had a few unmitigated disasters, and we are happy to share those stories with you.
We look forward to being part on the 2024 Garden Ramble and welcome you to our little patch of Millthorpe.  More Info »

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