Anlaby Gardens
UniSA is taking over my life, but that is not such a bad thing - study is quite intriguing, invigorating and enjoyable, but between writing essays and major assessments, there is very little precious time left over for the writing I love most!
A few weeks back I had the pleasure of attending the Anlaby Open Garden day with a good mate and we were astonished at the amount of cars in the hay-strewn paddock! We went on the second day, a Sunday, and we did not arrive until around 1:00pm - volunteers guided us to the space they wanted our car - families, couples, singles, vans, utes, sedans, bicycles, golf carts - hundreds of people got there any way they could!
We slowly ventured in and made our way around - trying to take in all of the goodies presented to us in the marquees from hand-made jams and soaps to iron sculptures for the garden. Everything was set up with an 'old town festival' feel to it. We wandered through the vines, the gorgeous roses, plants and bushes I cannot pronounce, but arranged in the most fabulous setting. We were presented with a schedule of events upon arrival and signs were clearly set about the property so one could 'pick and choose' whatever entertainment intrigued them the most.
Live music was beyond the grand house in a lovely little nook whereby we met David Henderson of Western Ridge Brewing ~ guests were complimenting his beer stating it was one of the finest brews they had tasted in a while and his company is located on the Western Ridge of the stunning Barossa Valley. IF you ever come across him or get the chance - TRY ONE! Apparently, they are divine.
Shaded little nooks with hand-made chairs and tables were scattered throughout the vast estate allowing one to sit down and take in all the glory. All one had to do was sit for simply a few minutes and people whom you had not seen in ages would suddenly appear! One of the owners, Andrew Morphett, dashed by with his walkie-talkie in a beautiful pink-gingham shirt, smiling from ear to ear, ecstatic about the crowd, the weather, and the buzz in the air. His joy was contagious ~ he ignored the bellowing from his walkie-talkie and chatted with us warmly for a bit. WE were thrilled for HIM that this day and his grounds could entice the sheer numbers. So, I will leave you with a few pics.
PLEASE KNOW ~ Ha! ~ mark your calendar the next Anlaby Open Garden Day which is a beautiful step back into time will be: 17th and 18th of October 2020! Go ~ WE hope to see YOU there!
Pics are not in any particular order - but, photos DO say it BEST!
Cheers from Blanco of The Roaming Stevens - reminding everyone that roaming in 'your neck of the woods' can be filled with TREATS.
A few weeks back I had the pleasure of attending the Anlaby Open Garden day with a good mate and we were astonished at the amount of cars in the hay-strewn paddock! We went on the second day, a Sunday, and we did not arrive until around 1:00pm - volunteers guided us to the space they wanted our car - families, couples, singles, vans, utes, sedans, bicycles, golf carts - hundreds of people got there any way they could!
We slowly ventured in and made our way around - trying to take in all of the goodies presented to us in the marquees from hand-made jams and soaps to iron sculptures for the garden. Everything was set up with an 'old town festival' feel to it. We wandered through the vines, the gorgeous roses, plants and bushes I cannot pronounce, but arranged in the most fabulous setting. We were presented with a schedule of events upon arrival and signs were clearly set about the property so one could 'pick and choose' whatever entertainment intrigued them the most.
Live music was beyond the grand house in a lovely little nook whereby we met David Henderson of Western Ridge Brewing ~ guests were complimenting his beer stating it was one of the finest brews they had tasted in a while and his company is located on the Western Ridge of the stunning Barossa Valley. IF you ever come across him or get the chance - TRY ONE! Apparently, they are divine.
Shaded little nooks with hand-made chairs and tables were scattered throughout the vast estate allowing one to sit down and take in all the glory. All one had to do was sit for simply a few minutes and people whom you had not seen in ages would suddenly appear! One of the owners, Andrew Morphett, dashed by with his walkie-talkie in a beautiful pink-gingham shirt, smiling from ear to ear, ecstatic about the crowd, the weather, and the buzz in the air. His joy was contagious ~ he ignored the bellowing from his walkie-talkie and chatted with us warmly for a bit. WE were thrilled for HIM that this day and his grounds could entice the sheer numbers. So, I will leave you with a few pics.
PLEASE KNOW ~ Ha! ~ mark your calendar the next Anlaby Open Garden Day which is a beautiful step back into time will be: 17th and 18th of October 2020! Go ~ WE hope to see YOU there!
Pics are not in any particular order - but, photos DO say it BEST!
Cheers from Blanco of The Roaming Stevens - reminding everyone that roaming in 'your neck of the woods' can be filled with TREATS.
Old, stone buildings ~ THE BEST!
MY FAV!
The Grand Old House...
A much better shot...
Simply stunning!
Stopped by the stables on our way out and met these 2 fine fellas!
PS: Please excuse any typos.
Be safe out there while you ROAM!
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