IN early March, the gates of The Barwitian Garden will open once again, welcoming visitors back to the hills of Barwite and the wider Mansfield region.
After a summer pause following the Longwood fire, this reopening is especially meaningful. While the garden itself was untouched, the impact on surrounding communities was significant. Now, with roads reopened and the landscape settling, this event is an invitation for green thumbs and nature lovers alike to not only explore but to support local towns and businesses.
Created by acclaimed designer Ralph Bristow, The Barwitian Garden sits beside the Broken River on Taungurung Country. Over seven years, a former paddock has been transformed into a richly layered, semi-wild landscape of perennials, grasses, trees and succulents. In early autumn, the garden hums with life as the colours of summer darken into the melancholy beauty of Autumn.
Located on the lands of the Taungurung People, The Barwitian Garden is located at 35 Fern Street, Barwite, Vic and will open on March 7-8, from 10am – 4.30pm. Tickets are available on Trybooking. Head to www.opengardensvictoria.org.au to find out more.
