Golden Valley Tree Park Balingup
Stunning reds, yellows and russet tones mark autumn in the Park. Oaks, elms, maples and pistachio are just some of the colourful trees on show.
Several walks are planned exploring the arboretum at the Golden Valley Tree Park in Balingup which, with its World Collection of largely deciduous trees, looks beautiful with the autumn colours of the various trees.
On Friday 4 May in addition to the eight gardens open there will be:
At 3 pm a guided walk through the World Collection of the Golden Valley Tree Park. Meet in the car park of the World Collection. About an hour.
To get there - at the southern end of the Balingup townsite, from South Western Highway, turn into Southampton Rd and travel 700 m south. Take the left turn at the fork into Old Padbury Rd and proceed 1.2 km along the road to the sign for the World Collection, veer left down the slope, the car park is 200 m further under a group of Simon's Poplars. Enquiries: 9764 1111. Cost $4.
The Cidery, Bridgetown
The Cidery has a lovely garden with roses and heirloom apple varieties
On Friday evening, a Sundowner at the Cidery, 43 Gifford Rd, Bridgetown, with music from Tracey Barnett - acoustic blues and roots with a taste of country on the side, 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm. The Cidery makes and sells beer, cider and wine. Light meals available on the Friday evening. Tel. 9761 2204.
On Saturday 5 May. Eight gardens open.
9 am Guided Walk through the Golden Valley Tree Park at Balingup. Meet in the car park of the World Collection of the Park. (See above). About an hour. Wear sturdy shoes. $4.
At 3 pm a Firewise workshop at Montaza Park, 61 Grimwade Rd, Balingup with a Sundowner to follow, from about 4.30 to 6 pm. A guided tour through the garden to show how the garden is being retrofitted to provide less fuel for a fire and to be more easily defendable, with a fun quiz to complete and a chance to network. Plant raffle (low inflammability, of course) with proceeds to Festival. Wear sturdy shoes. Enquiries: Peta Townsing on 9764 1111. Bookings desirable. Cost $5.
At 3.30 pm - 5 pm Autumn Parade - Fashion Accessories. WAG Walters Emporium at Ford House, Eedle Terrace, Bridgetown. New releases scarves, bags, hats and jewellery. Music, wine and nibbles. Enquiries: 9761 1816. Cost $5, proceeds to a worthy cause.
Golden Valley Tree Park
A taxodium, Swamp Cypress appears to float in a lake.
On Sunday 6 May. Eight gardens open.
9 am Guided Walk through the Golden Valley Tree Park at Balingup. Meet in the car park of the World Collection of the Park. (See above). About an hour. Wear sturdy shoes. $4.