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.