The historic property Retford Park is set to reopen to the public.
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The National Trust NSW has announced that the Bowral property will reopen to the community from September 5.
This follows months of closure due to COVID-19 restrictions.
A community organisation, the National Trust (NSW) usually opens 20 heritage properties across the state on a regular basis for visitors to enjoy the built, cultural and natural heritage.
In the interests of keeping the community safe, and in compliance with government regulations throughout the COVID-19 health crisis, the National Trust closed its properties in March 2020.
Chief Executive Officer of the National Trust (NSW) Debbie Mills said the trust was delighted to be reopening Retford Park.
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"We have missed sharing this wonderful place with the people of New South Wales and from farther afield over the past months," she said.
"We have carefully reviewed where and how we can reopen our doors and maintain the required physical distancing, hygiene management and cleaning practices that will continue to ensure people will be safe.
"As restrictions ease, we will be able to open more of our properties in due course
"We are also hoping to be able to reinstate our wonderful program of events in the future should positive progress continue in containing the spread of COVID-19 in New South Wales. We will keep our website regularly updated as things change."
Retford Park is a place of great heritage significance and was generously gifted to the National Trust by James Fairfax AC in 2016 for the enjoyment and benefit of the community.
Surrounding the grand Victorian Italianate homestead is a patchwork of hedged formal gardens showcasing everything from a detailed knot garden, exquisite swimming pool and pavilion, and sculptures demanding centre stage. A vast arboretum features a magnificent collection of rare and unique trees.
Retford Park manager Ann Frederick said the garden on the property was a delight to wander through at any time of the year, but was particularly beautiful in spring.
"There is fresh new growth on the deciduous trees and the peonies, rhododendrons, arum lilies, dogwood, clematis, tulips and flowering cherries are all competing for attention. With almost 100 acres of grounds, there is lots of room to spread out and enjoy a Father's Day picnic on the lawns or under one of the lovely big trees," she said.
"To help us safely manage the number of people on-site, visitors will need to pre-book their timed tickets and parking spots. Limited tickets will be available for house tours and the revamped shop will be open and selling a range of books, gifts and local products."
Visit the National Trust (NSW) website for more information on the organisation's reopening plans.
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