AGHS Sydney - Christmas Party 2024 - Brownlow Hill

 

Join us for a relaxed end-of-year gathering in delightful surroundings. Wander around this wonderful historic garden, home to the Downes family since the 1860s and prior to that, to the Macleay family of Elizabeth Bay House. AGHS Sydney branch members Gina Plate, James Quoyle and Colleen Morris did a detailed recording of its rich garden in 2014. It is a rare, substantially intact colonial farming estate, with layout and some plantings pre-1860, other elements 1830s and 1840s. Its built elements, homestead, ornamental dam, outbuildings such as elaborate stables, aviary, and sundial add much interest.

11 AM arrive and gather for 11:30 AM start.

11:30 – 1:00 PM guided walk around (or just wander as you like) the large garden, surrounding drive and trails through woodlands and arboretum including its ornamental dam or pond.

1 - 2.30 / 3 PM – lunch around the homestead.

AGHS Members $20, Non Members $30, Full Time Students $5

Clicking on the 'Get Directions' button below should display a map of the location.  The above address is recognised by Google Maps but not Tom Tom.  My 2004 UBD Street Directory does recognise 'Brownlow Hill Loop Road' if all else fails.  Please ensure that you have a means of navigation before leaving home.  We do have a hand drawn map which I can email before the day if you ask.

If you would like a lift to Brownlow Hill, please contact the organiser below, and we will see what we can do.

For further details, contact David Low  0407 464 876  david@davidlow.com.au