Saturday 19 – Sunday 20 October 2024
10am – 4pm
Open Gardens
Entry $8pp/per garden | Under 16 years free
Cash only at the gate OR Eftpos available by pre-purchasing your tickets at the Griffith Tourism Hub
We invite you to join us as we celebrate 32 years of open gardens, with eight exclusive gardens for you to explore.
The Griffith Tourism Team are excited for you to enjoy the variety of experiences each garden has to offer.
Jenny & Richard Fletcher
39 Crook Road, Griffith
Jen’s Garden is a labour of love for owners Jenny & Richard Fletcher. The original garden was set on one acre just around the house. A huge expansion was started in 2010 with the construction of the pond in what was once a horse paddock. New garden beds were created, and planting began in 2011. The garden is now around three acres of large expansive lush green lawns, garden beds with a mix of native and exotic trees, shrubs and flowers.
Providing: Morning/Afternoon tea and lunch – A delicious menu featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients and beverages, prepared by P&C volunteers. Eftpos available!
Added Attractions: Art exhibition, showcasing the incredible works of local artist Carolyn Williams and win prizes from one of the raffles on offer. Sunday: Plant sale and 1pm Dance Show.
Supporting: Hanwood Public School
Lyn & Ron Anson
1 Hyandra Street, Griffith
This garden’s boundary consists of more than 40 silver birches and a few red spires, beyond the trees the nature strip has a hedged vegetable garden and other garden beds. Within is a poultry unit, outdoor fishpond, hedges, annual flower beds, citrus trees, more vegetable gardens and a large open carport with views of the garden.
We love the colours of autumn leaves and the freshness and colour of spring bud burst. The garden provides a place for the family to play and have fun and on other occasions to relax and enjoy the vista. We invite you to do the same.
Providing: Morning/Afternoon tea and lunch
Added Attractions: Made by Me… Sue – candle & various condiments stall
Supporting: Can Assist Griffith
Trish & Louis Sartor
102 Leonard Road, Hanwood
This picturesque country garden is set amongst a citrus orchard near the village of Hanwood. It has recently been extended to compliment the original garden, featuring an abundance of roses and cottage plants. Visitors can wander through the many different sections of this expansive garden enjoying the rose arbours and colourful walkways. Throughout this setting, sunshine gates, cast iron water fountains, a Furphy water cart and various other Australian memorabilia add character to this beautiful rural garden.
Providing: Morning/Afternoon tea and lunch (BBQ & sandwiches)
Added Attractions: Art displays, plants for sale and raffles.
Supporting: “Girl’s Day In” for local charities
Cathy Stockton
10 Leaver Street, Yenda
Located in the village of Yenda on a spacious town block the garden has been re-built over the past 25 years. The garden features Roses, Irises, Hippeastums, Clematis, Gabera’s and many flowers. There is always something in flower throughout the year. The back garden features large lawn area, picturesque ghost gym tree surrounded by garden beds and garden art.
Providing: Morning/Afternoon tea and lunch (sausage sizzle)
Added Attractions: Raffles and face painting.
Supporting: Yenda Preschool Kindergarten Inc
Marj & Mick Careri
“Rosewood Park on Stokes” 121 Stokes Road, Hanwood
This spacious botanical garden is rich with hundreds of roses of all colours, sizes, shapes and textures. Surrounded by citrus orchard and grape vineyard, this truly captures the magic of Griffith. Hedged by a wall of roses, flowering trees and a variety of shrubs, this garden has many rooms to explore. An idyllic gazebo and jetty over the picturesque pond complete the property. This year will mark the 20th Anniversary for “Rosewood Park on Stokes”.
Providing: Morning/Afternoon tea and lunch
Added Attractions: Raffles, market stalls and plants for sale
Supporting: Binya School P&C
Tori Horder & Lawrence Salvestrin
“Davit Farm” 677 Cashmere Rd, Widgelli
A beautiful, mature, park-like garden with a layout inpsired by Edna Walling. Meander through 1.2 hectares of different coloured garden rooms, highlighted by beautiful stonework, sculptures and bronzes. Sit and contemplate the still waters of the dam and the Monet bridge flanked by blue and yellow water iris, or simply enjoy the plantings, vistas and birdsong in this established peaceful oasis.
Providing: Visitors can make themselves a tea or coffee for a donation
Added Attractions: Garden Tour with Garden Owner, Tori Horder at 2pm both Saturday & Sunday
Supporting: Riding For The Disabled
Emeri De Bortoli
1 De Bortoli Road, Bilbul
Welcome to Emeri De Bortoli’s enchanting garden! It is planted to hardy exotics and native plants that can withstand drought, floods, frosts and extreme heat. Explore the many features; drystone walls, dry riverbeds, garden rooms, specimen rose garden, folly, cherry walk, wisteria walk, whimsical sculptures and much more. The highlight is the native billabong garden created by specialist designer Phillip Johnson Landscapes complete with a spectacular waterfall. There are spots where you can just relax and take a moment. There is something to surprise and delight around every corner. Enjoy!
Providing: Morning/Afternoon tea and lunch
Added Attractions: Plants for sale, Coffee Van & Wine Bar
Supporting: Griffith Netball Association
Fiona, Michael, Sophie & Tilly Smith
Glory Park & Graceland Gardens
21kms from Griffith on the Crn of Myall Park Road & Rankin Springs Road lies this peaceful and relaxing 2yr old garden which has beautiful views out to the hills of Cocoparra National Park. Scattered throughout are pieces of rustic, French Country and ceramic decor. The garden also features a dam and windmill. Bring along a picnic rug and stay a while to enjoy the serenity of Glory Park / Graceland Gardens or try your hand at a game of giant chess. Whilst there you’ll also get to see the various animals that call this property home such as horses, cows, birds and the fish in the fish pond.
Providing: Morning/Afternoon tea and lunch
Added Attractions: Market Stalls, Paint & Sip, Bonsai Demonstration’s, Raffle, Coffee Van, Music by Sticky Fingers, and plenty more
Supporting: Tilly’s Journey
Saturday 19 October:
Rock painting 11am (book here), Paint & Relax (adults) at 1pm (book here), Sacred Space Candles, Wildflower Blooms, ENJO with Laura Vitucci, Pullen’s Honey, Happy Scrapper Scrapbooking Shop, Jan Eames – Home Sewing, Dennis Tagliapietra serving boards & Bonsais, Molbrook Art, Amaroo Metalworks, Jenny Mills Garden Art, Lazidaze Dressing, Vicki Davies -Grandma Vicki’s home Treats, Morella Grove, Coolamon Cheese Co., Mirrool Cottage, Dorothy McCorkelle All sewn up & Her dear Friend Beryl Paul, Supporting the Fred Hollows Foundation, Marj N Dennis Patten, Timeless Treasures Leeton, Soulehe, TLC Bath Products, The Saltbush Collection, Enjoy an Ice Cream from Deneen De Marco owner of Sweet Scoops, Kim’s runabout coffee.
Sit back and enjoy the Tunes from Stickie Fingers
