sa 1 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2025Ayers of Expression Part of the 2025 SALA Festival at Ayers House Step inside the timeless elegance of Ayers House for Ayers of Expression in the month of August —a captivating SALA exhibition celebrating a collection of South Australian artists across painting, photography, mixed media and installation. Discover a richMoreBook now
sa 20 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025Join us for an unforgettable High Tea experience at Stangate House & Garden hosted by Bubblewrap Events. You will be clinking teacups, sharing laughter with your friends and family against the exquisite backdrop of the award winning Stangate House & Gardens, no need to travel when you have a sliceMoreBook now
nsw 30 Aug 2025 - 21 Sep 2025Experience the streets and built environment of the Blue Mountains and beyond through the lenses of Paul Newcomb & Marty Walker. Paul’s work depicts details of urban architecture and rooftops in a minimalistic style, with a focus on form and colour. Marty’s documentary images capture ephemeral moments, seeking the beautyMore
nsw 2 Aug 2025 - 14 Sep 2025Emily Kngwarreye, Gloria Petyarre and Ada Bird Petyarre lead with major paintings that were revolutionary at the time, and they are supported by many of their friends and peers who add to the richness of and diversity of the wider Utopia community. There are masterpieces in this exhibition that areMoreBook now
nsw 13 Mar 2025 - 9 Nov 2025Throughout history fashionable silhouettes have changed from one decade to the next, sometimes subtly and at other times transforming in radical ways. Variations to the volume of sleeves and skirts, different cuts for necklines and hemlines, narrowing the waist or creating exaggerated curves all formed new lines to set offMoreBook now
nsw 14 Aug 2025 - 7 Sep 2025Katherine C Rooney is a contemporary landscape and still life artist based in Sydney. Inspired by the Australian landscape, her artworks are colourful and textured, capturing the changing light and mood of the sky and land with lush layers of acrylic paint. Be it a fleeting colour of the sky,More
nsw 3 Apr 2025 - 6 Nov 2025Explore this celebration of statement sleeves and striking skirts, and the undergarments and accessories that helped to create them. Fashionable Silhouettes features some of the most dazzling silhouettes in the collection of the National Trust NSW, from a yellow silk gown first worn in the 1740s, through the bustle backMoreBook now
nsw 26 Jul 2025 - 16 Nov 2025The concept of ghosts and the afterlife appears in almost every culture. House of Ghosts explores the intersection of the real and the imagined – the seen and unseen, Imagined figures, spirits, ghosts, memories of people, or some kind of hallucination. Over 60,000 Australian soldiers were killed during the firstMoreBook now
sa 7 Sep 2025Occasionally, it’s the tiniest nuances that unveil the most captivating tales from history. While heritage buildings often strike with their grandeur, a closer inspection reveals that within the minutiae lies the most captivating narratives from times gone by. This tour is dedicated to shedding light on concealed intricacies and architecturalMoreBook Now
sa 7 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2025The Camellia Society, Adelaide Hills Inc invites you to their September Open Days at Stangate House and Garden. There will be plants for sale and trading table. There is also a refreshments section or you can bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy. Open Days (open between 11am toMore
vic 7 Sep 2025 - 29 Mar 2026Discover the rich social history and stunning heritage of Como's gardens on this 45-minute guided tour, led by our knowledgeable National Trust Guides.MoreBook now
act 8 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2025We invite you to join the National Trust (ACT) and Potter Travel for a wonderful trip to explore Western Victoria. This tour encompasses the wonderful Grampians National Park (hopefully recovering in springtime from the recent bushfires), some homesteads with fascinating stories and gardens, a visit to the Tae Rak AquacultureMore
vic 9 May 2025 - 14 Oct 2025The trees at Rippon Lea are an important part of the Estate’s history, with some dating back to the 1880s. This walking tour provides a fascinating insight into the work required to manage and nurture this magnificent collection for the enjoyment of today’s visitors and future generations.MoreBook now
nsw 9 Sep 2025 - 23 Sep 2025Meet local historian and Manly enthusiast, Terry Gatward, outside the Manly Town Hall, conveniently located opposite the ferry terminal, for an introduction to the earliest colonial days of Manly. Manly’s Eastern Hill was once a suburb of choice for Sydney’s gentry and businessmen. It still shows signs of some ofMoreBook now
nsw 11 Sep 2025 - 12 Oct 2025Working in pen and ink, Desmond’s pictures include an incredible level of intricate detail. Of particular interest to him are shadows and reflections on glass; sometimes unexpected in tortured planes and weird fragments of what they are reflecting, sometimes half-revealing what is inside. Desmond studied art and design at theMore
nsw 12 Sep 2025 - 4 Oct 2025Savour the quiet beauty and peaceful atmosphere of Retford Park after dark, without the crowds. Begin your evening with drinks and canapés served on the elegant front verandah of Retford Park’s ‘Portuguese Pink’ mansion, as the setting sun bathes the gardens in a warm golden glow. We are delighted toMoreBook now
nsw 13 Sep 2025Step into a world of inspiration at the iconic Norman Lindsay Garden, where the beauty of nature and art seamlessly come together. In this immersive two-day Plein Air painting workshop, artist Corinne Loxton will lead you in capturing the breathtaking sculptures by Norman Lindsay, set against the backdrop of vibrantMoreBook now
sa 18 Sep 2025 - 17 Oct 2025Ayers House is privileged to open a new exhibition entitled “Life in a Grand Estate” from 23rd September to the 16th October 2025. This special exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the elegance and daily rhythms of Edwardian life within one of Adelaide’s grandest heritage homes. Ayers House will beMoreBook now
