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OVERVIEW
Please join me for a three day excursion to the Southern Highlands, which includes accommodation at Hillview Heritage Cottages including creating art en plein air at Red Cow Farm, Sutton Forest.
RED COW FARM, Sutton Forest
This unique cool climate garden is set on 2.5 hectares and approx 1.5 hours drive from Sydney. The simplicity of its presentation disguises a sophisticated structure, developed by its creative owners Ali Mentesh and Wayne Morrissey around their historic 1820’s cottage. The farm includes an exuberant cottage garden, kitchen garden, bog garden, monastery garden and abbess’s garden. There is a stunning collection of rare and unusual perennials, old fashioned roses and clematis as well as an orchard, a woodland, a beech walk and lake. Described as one of the best gardens in the world; a rare beauty awaits your visit.
HILLVIEW HERITAGE HOTEL
Built in 1882 in Sutton Forest, heart of the Southern Highlands. The commanding summit gives Hillview its name and offers magnificent views of valleys, rivers and picturesque sunsets. Accommodation is in 8 cottages and beauty is reflected in its luscious surroundings as well as decades of history as a former Vice Regal Retreat. The main house acted as a country retreat for 16 governors and hosted regal guests, such as The Prince of Wales, Prince Edward, and Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Sculpture at Hillview had its debut in 2012 and continues to showcase contemporary work of talented artists. Set in 8 acres of garden with views of the southern highlands which provides an excellent backdrop to the artwork.
TOUR INFO
INCLUDED
- 2 nights accommodation with breakfast at Hillview Heritage Hotel (9th & 10th April)
- brunch amongst the Hillview sculptures (11th April)
- full day en plein air at Red Cow farm
NOT INCLUDED
- travel between Sydney-Sutton Forest. ($2.50 by train for seniors to Moss Vale)
- lunch and dinner (many choices in the surrounding area or ‘take away’ if preferred)
- Please request at time of booking if you wish to car share.
WHAT TO BRING
- your choice for art materials and surfaces
- hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, jacket, umbrella, portable seat
ITINERARY
DAY ONE / Tuesday 9 April
Arrive Hillview Heritage Hotel at your leisure. 5 minute drive from Moss Vale station if you travel by train. Explore the local area or the gardens at Hillview.
DAY TWO / Wednesday 10 April
En plein air in the superb grounds of Red Cow Farm.
DAY THREE / Thursday 11 April
Leisurely brunch in the sculpture parklands of Hillview and more opportunities for drawing and painting the surrounding landscape. Depart at your leisure or option to stay a further night at own expense.
PRICE
$490.00
Cancellation is possible with full refund if a replacement booking is made.
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