Step inside a selection of historically significant Blue Mountains properties, wander through sensational spring gardens and join us for an array of special hospitality events.
The popular ‘Looking at Architecture’ program returns this spring.
Join us for a unique glimpse into the history, heritage and architecture of the Blue Mountains, with visits to a curated selection of significant properties across Faulconbridge, Leura, Linden, Springwood and Woodford.
This self-drive weekend will provide National Trust members and friends with the opportunity to discover the villages that developed along the road to the west and view many architecturally significant homes and gardens.
Highlights:
- View homes of architectural significance that range from a historic 1919 weatherboard cottage to the home and studio of noted contemporary artists
- View an award-winning energy-efficient house of corrugated iron and glass, featured recently in the New York Times, that showcases the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains as you gaze through floor to ceiling windows
- For horticulture lovers, the six-acre garden of a federation stone bungalow built by a former Premier of NSW is a must see, along with a visit to a California-style Mediterranean garden featuring landscape succulents that are both sculptural and drought tolerant
- For the young at heart, delight in a visit to an innovative mudbrick home and whimsical cottage-style garden featuring a giant mouse teapot
The program also includes a number of special add-on hospitality experiences, including a hosted afternoon tea at the Norman Lindsay Gallery on Friday. Drinks and canapés will be served in the courtyard at Woodford Academy and guests can visit the ceramic studio of Caitlin Hepworth on Saturday afternoon. A relaxed Sunday lunch of sandwiches, fruit, slice, tea or coffee will be provided by Springwood Rotary Club at Christ Church Springwood, designed by Sir John Sulman.
Hero: Eco-House, Leura. Image by: Brett Boardman
