🌼 Griffith Spring Fest: Open Gardens 2026
📅 Dates: Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 October 2026
🕙 Time: 10am – 4pm
🎟️ 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
Owners Richard and Jenny Fletcher began Jen’s Garden in 1987 on one acre surrounding their original “shed house.” A major expansion commenced in 2010, when the fence to the old horse paddock was removed and a pond was excavated. Garden beds were then created, and planting began in winter 2011. The garden is now a three-acre farm garden featuring expansive, lush green lawns and garden beds filled with a mix of native and exotic trees, shrubs, and flowers.
Providing: Morning/Afternoon tea and lunch
Added Attractions: Details to come.
Supporting: Hanwood Public School P&C
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 a range of beautiful orange trees and a vineyard, this truly captures the magic of our festival. 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.
Providing: Morning/Afternoon tea and lunch
Added Attractions: Variety of market stalls, raffles, live music, wine tastings & good food
Supporting: Binya Public School P&C
Emeri De Bortoli
1 De Bortoli Road, Bilbul
Emeri’s Garden, once a very flat rice paddy, has been transformed into a magnificent, layered, lush landscape with multiple levels. This enchanting garden is designed for resilience, featuring robust native and hardy exotic species to thrive in Australia’s harsh climate extremes. Visitors are invited to discover meandering paths, drystone walls, dry riverbeds, and whimsical sculptures. There’s a sense of wonder and surprise woven throughout, A highlight is the native billabong garden, complete with a spectacular waterfall. Strategically placed seating offers opportunities to pause, relax, and absorb the space’s tranquillity and beauty.
Providing: Morning/Afternoon tea and lunch
Added Attractions: Coffee van, wine bar, plants for sale
Sunday only: Art Competition
Supporting: Griffith Netball Association
Fiona & Micheal Smith
‘Glory Park & Graceland’s Garden’ 1467 Myall Park Road, Yenda
Twenty-one kilometres from Griffith, on the corner of Myall Park Road and Rankin Springs Road, lies this peaceful and relaxing two-year-old garden, offering beautiful views of Cocoparra National Park. Scattered throughout the garden, you’ll find pieces of rustic, French country, and ceramic décor. The garden also features a dam and a windmill.Bring a picnic rug and stay a while to enjoy the serenity, or try your hand at a game of giant chess. While here, discover the animals that call this property home, including horses, cows, birds, and fish in the pond.
Providing: Details to come.
Added Attractions: Variety of market stalls, live music, coffee van & food van
Supporting: Tilly’s Journey
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 complement 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. Explore Louis’ newest garden addition, the glasshouse.
Providing: Morning/Afternoon Tea & Lunch
Added Attractions: Variety of market stalls, raffles & good food
Supporting: Country Hope
