The gates are set to swing open on a prize winning Southern Highlands garden over the October long weekend.
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And they will reopen each weekend throughout the month of October so that people can immerse themselves the garden that was a winner of the once popular Bowral Festival of Flowers.
Co-owners of Beatrice Park (formerly Eugenie Lodge) Justin Hutchinson and John Bower open their stunning garden to the public every weekend for the month of October (except Saturday, October 17).
They want to share the the appeal of the stunning grounds and tranquility of the property that they have long enjoyed.
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The open garden coincides the the 60th anniversary of the property's success in the once popular Bowral Festival of Flowers in which the property took out the coveted honour for Best Open Garden. The The prize went to the property owner of the time Mrs L E Whittle in the category of part-time gardener.
While taking in the breathtaking garden will be a highlight, Justin and John have also secured live entertainment for the open garden weekends.
To complement the experience of visitors they had hope to also serve a cuppa or cordial and a biscuit - just like it was done 60 years at the height of the garden competition.
However, due to Covid safety concerns the two men have instead decided to invite visitors to bring along a picnic blanket and chairs and their own food and drinks to be enjoyed on the grounds while soaking up the atmosphere and the entertainment.
Beatrice Park is located on the corner of Bendooley Street and Kangaloon Road in Bowral.
The gardens will be open from 11am to 3pm each weekend (except October 17).
Cost of entry is $5 for individuals and $10 for families with funds raised to be donated to the Australian Garden History Society.
Eight different performers from Southern Highlands Musicians will perform in the garden each weekend from 1-3 pm. The program is as follows:
October 3 - Grace Amos
October 4 - Nyssa Bunyan
October 5 - Pat Newton
October 10 - Ria Brcic
October 11 -Ben Malone
October 18 - Michael Bond
October 24 - Ria Brcic
October 25 - Michael Bond
October 31 - Kay Proudlove
November 1 - Frankie and Charles
To learn more about Southern Highlands Musicians go to https://southernhighlandsmusicians.com/
Visit the Destination Southern Highlands website for more information about the Spring Time Trail.
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