This is the history of the Forest Glade Gardens in the Macedon Ranges
Originally, the land were two properties with orchards and large paddocks.
In 1941, the Newton family bought and expanded the land to create a beautiful garden.
Later, Cyril Stokes bought it and made the gardens even better.
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Sadly, the Ash Wednesday bushfires in 1983 destroyed much of it. But after lots of work, Forest Glade was REBUILT and reopened.
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In 2011, it was given to a charity to keep it maintained and open to the public.
I have more photos from this place but I would be posting it on a later date
Looks like a lovely place to wander.
It is a great place. It is big though and lots of steps so I had to do it slowly.
How wonderful they have recreated it twice – first from the farm and then from the ashes – a true renewal
So true…and they’ve done it so well! Thanks Becky.
Wonderful wanderings here, I think!
Always great wandering in gardens…makes you feel relaxed.
Looks wonderful 🙂
It is, thanks Sofia.
Stunning fall photos. Those colours 👌.
Yesss, for me the beat time of the year 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🍂🍁🍂🍁🎂🍁
Lovely
What a delightful place 🥰
Glad you think so too! Thanks Clare ❤️
The gardens look lovely and the autumn leaves are beautiful – although it seems strange to see them while we’re (finally!) enjoying spring in England 🙂
I know it’s strange. And it is even colder here than in the UK for a change.
Looks really lovely
Thanks, glad you liked it.
Beautiful Teresa, we might just have to drive up there one day
Late April I think is the best time to go to see the autumn leaves. And better make aure you park in the right parking spot because we got an infringement ticket. 👎
What a nuisance
I know right?