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September - 'The Falls Garden, Longwood'

1/10/2022

 
September’s bus trip to the Falls in Longwood - what a Fantastic Garden!   We were greeted by Marcel and her Garden team and invited to a lovely morning tea baked by team.  A tour of the Gardens was then undertaken by 55 U3A members, who all had a wonderful day.   Lunch at Seven Creek’s Hotel in Euroa was delicious and Benalla Bus driver Mick just great.
​Thursday October 27 - Caos Concepts in Mansfield

Meet at U3A Carpark at 9.30am to travel to Caos Concepts in Mansfield.   A Steel Garden Art Works, it is located in Crosby’s Lane, Mansfield.   Lunch will be at the Delatite Hotel in Mansfield.  We will also visit Snow Gum Nursery at 120 High Street, Mansfield.
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Gwen Turner – 0438 627 010

September - 'The Falls' Garden, Longwood - Bev Thornell

23/9/2022

 
Avid U3A Benalla photographer Bev Thornell described being "lucky to nab a spare seat at the last minute" on the packed bus for  Garden Appreciation's trip to The Falls Garden at Longwood in September.. Bev posted the following photos and story on our FB page.
A packed bus left Benalla at 9am on Thursday 22 September for U3A Garden Appreciation's trip to THE FALLS Garden at Longwood, via Euroa. What a wonderful setting it enjoys, nestled in a sheltered dip, surrounded by those Granitic Strathbogie Hills.

First developed by the Cameron Family in the 60's, it was bought by the Ball Family in early 2000's. They contracted Landscape Designer Robert Boyle to create the 12-acre Oasis, to complement the existing small Vineyard, comprising the main Lake with Fountain and Pavilion, several little ponds, more fountains, Vegetable Garden, magnificent stonework walls and and bridges, Ornamental Trees, including mature Cork Oaks, and the lovely natural Waterfalls to one side, opposite the main house, trickling down the rocky slope. Four natural springs and Nine Mile Creek feed water into the property, keeping it well watered all year round.

Our group, on arrival, was treated to morning tea in the Lake Pavilion, then sent off to explore the gravel paths, each leading to a "Room". In one Room, Pan the Piper is a "Sitting Duck" for local birds to rest!

After a long ramble, we were bussed to Euroa's Seven Creeks Hotel, which was packed with holiday diners, hence the affable staff were run off their feet! However, once our orders were taken, meals emerged promptly. The Bar Staff naturally did a roaring trade. Many thanks to our convenor Gwen Turner and also Corrie Witlox for your expert organisation, especially the warm weather, and thanks also to Matt from Benalla Bus Lines for driving us safely, even when we had a long wait to turn right onto the busy Hume (with the help of 40+ backseat drivers).
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*N.B.The Falls Open Garden is on the weekend of 19/20 November. $12 entry.
Story and Photographs - Bev Thornell - U3A Benalla Facebook page, 23 September 2022

    About the Garden Appreciation Group

    We meet once a month to visit gardens in our area and sometimes further afield.  Gardens range from private gardens to Botanic Gardens such as Melbourne and Albury.  We have also visited Ripponlea, the Victorian Rose Garden at Werribee Park and other special gardens.

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    4th Thursday.  All day (approx 9.30 - 3.00). Meet at the Seniors Car Park at 9.30 unless otherwise advised by Gwen - check Newsletter for further details.

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    Gwen Turner 5762 7017 or 0438 627 010

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