The Gardens
Each year 8 to 10 Rockley gardeners open their garden to the public during the festival. Some are established gardens such as Janelle and Peter’s garden at Tara, and Tony and Deidre’s garden at Budden’s Guesthouse. Tim and Chris show their established garden along with Tim’s fine art studio/gallery. Other gardens are described by their gardeners/owners as works in progress because they are relatively new gardens. Kerry and Belle purchased Calais Villa a late Victorian home five years ago and are still reviving the century old garden beds. John and Jude’s garden at the 19th century Presbytery of St. Patrick’s Church, is always described by John as ‘still a work in progress’, whereas it’s one of the best tended gardens in Rockley. Jen and Jaye at the old Wesleyan Chapel – the oldest place of worship in Rockley - now a private residence, describe their garden as a ‘big work in progress’. Sandy and Dave are our newest gardeners who moved into another of Rockley’s 19th Century properties called ‘Howarth’, which was the Manse to the Wesleyan Chapel. They will be showing their garden for the first time this year and can legitimately say it is a work in progress.
Bunnamagoo, one of the oldest estates this side of the ranges will again open their garden to the public and invite visitors to sample their award winning wines.
The children at Rockley School are also opening their school garden to visitors this year. They will be selling take home succulent kits that they have made themselves.
Bunnamagoo, one of the oldest estates this side of the ranges will again open their garden to the public and invite visitors to sample their award winning wines.
The children at Rockley School are also opening their school garden to visitors this year. They will be selling take home succulent kits that they have made themselves.