🌼 Griffith Spring Fest: Open Gardens 2026
📅 Dates: Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 October 2026
🕙 Time: 10am – 5pm
🎟️ Entry: $8 per person, per garden (Under 16s FREE)
💳 Payment: Cash only at the gate OR Pre-purchase with Eftpos at the Griffith Tourism Hub
In 2026, we proudly celebrate 34 years of Open Gardens – one of the most cherished traditions of Griffith Spring Fest!
We invite you to step beyond the front gates and explore our local beautifully curated private gardens, open to the public for one weekend only. Each garden offers a unique atmosphere, from elegant landscaping and flourishing florals to tranquil retreats and native plantings.
Whether you’re a passionate green thumb, a casual admirer of nature, or simply looking for a delightful weekend activity, there’s something special waiting for you in every garden.
🌷 5 Exclusive gardens to visit
🌳 Self-guided – go at your own pace
📸 Perfect for photography, inspiration, and relaxation
Below are the 2026 Open Garden profiles:
Jenny & Richard Fletcher
39 Crook Road, Griffith
Jenny and Richard Fletcher established Jen’s Garden in 1987 on one acre surrounding their original ‘shed house’. In 2010, the removal of the old horse paddock fence and the addition of a pond allowed the garden to expand. Garden beds were added, with planting commencing in winter 2011.
Today, Jen’s Garden has grown into a beautiful three-acre farm garden featuring expansive lawns and a mix of native and exotic trees, shrubs and flowers.
Providing: Morning and afternoon tea, plus lunch
Garden Highlights: Live music, local entertainment, face painting, market stalls, food and so much more! A fun-filled day for the whole family.
Supporting: Hanwood Public School P&C
The Sartor Garden
102 Leonard Road, Hanwood
A warm welcome back to The Sartor Garden. This picturesque country garden is nestled amongst a citrus orchard near the village of Hanwood.
Recently extended to complement the original garden, the property features an abundance of roses and cottage plants. Visitors can wander through the many sections of this expansive garden, taking in the beautiful rose arbours and colourful walkways.
Adding character to this charming rural garden are sunshine gates, cast-iron water fountains, a Furphy water cart and a collection of Australian memorabilia.
Providing: Morning and afternoon tea, plus lunch
Garden Highlights: A variety of market stalls, raffles and delicious food.
Supporting: Country Hope
Marj & Mick Careri
“Rosewood Park on Stokes” 121 Stokes Road, Hanwood
This spacious botanical garden is home to hundreds of roses in a stunning array of colours, sizes, shapes and textures. Surrounded by beautiful orange trees and a vineyard, the garden truly captures the magic and spirit of our festival.
Hedged by walls of roses, flowering trees and a variety of shrubs, the garden features many unique spaces and garden rooms to explore. An idyllic gazebo and jetty overlooking the picturesque pond complete this beautiful property.
Providing: Morning and afternoon tea, plus lunch
Garden Highlights: A variety of market stalls, raffles, live music, wine tastings and delicious food.
Supporting: Binya Public School P&C
Emeri De Bortoli
1 De Bortoli Road, Bilbul
Emeri’s Garden, once a flat rice paddy, has been transformed into a magnificent, layered landscape spanning multiple levels. This enchanting garden has been thoughtfully designed for resilience, featuring robust native and hardy exotic species that thrive in Australia’s harsh climate extremes.
Visitors are invited to explore meandering paths, drystone walls, dry riverbeds and whimsical sculptures, with a sense of wonder and surprise around every corner. A highlight of the garden is the native billabong garden, complete with a spectacular waterfall.
Strategically placed seating provides the perfect opportunity to pause, relax and take in the tranquillity and beauty of this unique garden.
Providing: Morning and afternoon tea, plus lunch
Garden Highlights:
Saturday & Sunday: Coffee van, wine bar and plant sales
Sunday only: Griffith Bloomin’ Art Prize featuring works by local artists, judged on the day, plus arts and crafts, activities and more.
Supporting: Griffith Netball Association
Fiona & Micheal Smith
‘Glory Park & Graceland’s Garden’ 1467 Myall Park Road, Yenda
Just 21 kilometres from Griffith, on the corner of Myall Park Road and Rankins Springs Road, lies this peaceful and relaxing two-year-old garden, offering beautiful views of Cocoparra National Park.
Scattered throughout the garden, visitors will discover rustic, French country and ceramic décor, along with a dam and windmill. Bring a picnic rug and stay a while to enjoy the serenity, or challenge family and friends to a game of giant chess.
While exploring the garden, keep an eye out for the animals that call this property home, including horses, cows, birds and fish in the pond.
Providing: Morning tea and lunch
Garden Highlights: A variety of market stalls, food, drinks, workshops and kids activities and more!
Saturday: Live music, coffee van, CWA cakes and sandwiches, M&K Delights with food/drinks and wine/beer/spritz bar. Market stalls, flowers, workshops making metal flowers & butterflies, kids charcoal drawing and rock painting, face painting, games and more.
Sunday: some markets stalls, coffee van and CWA cakes and sandwiches.
Supporting: Tilly’s Journey
