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Locals know it as ‘The Barn’. Convict-built in 1836, the massive sandstone property lies in Old Bolwarra, near Maitland, and is surrounded by large murraya hedges on three sides, which isolate its garden from the outside world.

Not for much longer.

This unique piece of history, along with its newly established cottage garden and pond area, will be on display across the weekend of 21 and 22 September as part of the annual Maitland Garden Ramble.

The event is organised by the Maitland Black & White Committee, with funds raised going to Vision Australia – the leading provider of blindness and low vision services in the country.

Committee member Helen Moyle said the ramble was getting bigger every year.

“We’re drawing people from all over now and people keep coming back because we’re giving them something beautiful to look at,” she said.
The first two gardens will be found in East Maitland. The ramble then heads to a 60-acre property in Windella, before making its way to the Anambah House, Anambah.

This 1889 residence is one of the state’s most significant Victorian grazier’s properties, while the house itself has been the venue for many famous visitors, including Dame Nellie Melba, Governors, and the Earl of Dudley.

For the first time, visitors will be greeted with several displays here.

“Out at Anambah House, I’ve let the sponsors put everything up on display – we don’t have one person who has the grant for Maitland Garden Ramble, it’s the Maitland Black & White Committee, so all the sponsors pay the same thing,” Moyle added.

“I’ve also got a display from Vision Australia – that’s where our money goes to an no-one knows exactly what it’s all about, so, this year, people will be able to talk to people from Vision Australia.”

Following Anambah House, the ramble rolls on to Old Bolwarra at Bolwarra House and ‘The Barn’.

The final two gardens are based in Largs.

The event will go from 10am to 4pm both days.

Ticket are available online or via Maitland Visitor Information Centre, Heritage Gardens Nursery (East Maitland), Bolwarra Café, Sharpe’s Nursery (Bar Beach), and Poppy’s Nursery (Gateshead).

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