Inspect four beautiful Berrima properties in the heights of autumn, chosen for their character, difference and charm. Includes morning tea and museum viewing.
Join us for a delightful day of discovery in historic Berrima, beginning at the Berrima District Museum.
Proudly led by the Southern Highlands Branch, our annual Autumn House & Garden Inspections gives guests exclusive access to four stunning private properties in the Southern Highlands.
Program
- 10:00am: After parking around the Village Green road, rendezvous at the Berrima District Museum. A light morning tea will be served outside the Museum, which will be open for early-bird viewing from 09:30am
- Visitors will receive our comprehensive guide for the day with timing, maps with property locations, history and the owners’ names, giving you the chance to ask questions and gain deeper insight into each remarkable place. We’ll propose a recommended list of cafes for lunch
- 10:30am – 12:00pm: Inspect the two morning properties, both built in the 1870s with quite different histories just 60 metres apart and open simultaneously, allowing you to explore at your leisure in the houses and their gardens
- 12:00pm – 1:30pm: Lunch. Bring a picnic and unwind on the Village Green or explore Berrima’s wonderful selection of cafés in the village centre. We’ll list some options for you … you could book ahead
- Consider walking for the morning inspections – the first 2 properties are just a 15-minute stroll, north of the Village Green and a short stroll to the cafes
- 1:30pm – 2:30pm: After lunch visit a third elegant and historic property – from 1840 and one of the older buildings in the village. Just adjacent to the Village Green, it is riddled with character
- 2:30pm – 3:30pm: Our final property for the day, is so full of full of charm, with a beautiful and expansive garden. It is a 10-minute drive south of Berrima – take your car and park towards the gate. Afterwards, explore Berrima further or continue your day’s journey.
General event information
We recommend taking the opportunity to soak-up the history of this lovely place by walking between the first three properties, all within 1km of each other in the village.
We expect our property owners to be in attendance. They’re always happy to tell their stories of history and restoration plus discuss the challenges they encountered! They are most happy to engage with interested observers.
