What a year it’s been. Garden awards, a new Trust shop, restoration works, a dozen Devonshire Tea days, car boot sales, a couple of special fairs, group visits and various exhibitions thrown in for good measure. Not to mention the community support, hay donations and countless volunteer hours inside and outside the property that help us survive and thrive. Riversdale continues to highlight Goulburn’s heritage far and wide – and we’re not done yet!
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FINAL 2017 EVENT
A reminder that our last monthly Devonshire Tea Day is this Sunday 17 December. Why not take a break from holiday preparations and enjoy relaxing under the shade of our 19th century elms? Better still, grab some last minute gifts from the National Trust gift shop at 10 per cent off.
UNEARTHING
Our special exhibition will be from March 5 to May 27 in 2018 due to popular demand. The exhibition features items from the diverse past of our 1830s’ property, including archaeological finds from the garden, house and grounds, historical photographs, maps, reports, ephemera and much more; a unique opportunity to see artefacts from the pioneering days of Goulburn. We will also take group bookings for outside of advertised hours.
RARE PLANTS
Our annual Rare Plants and Gardeners Fair held each November has become so popular that we are making it a two-day, whole-of-weekend event in 2018. Stall holders should contact us as soon as possible to book their spot as well as to be a part of our statewide promotion in 2018. It promises to be another fantastic event, with specialist talks, tours and practical demonstrations, our usual hospitality of a food court and barbecue, plenty of stalls and plants for sale as well as our official National Trust Gift Shop.
HOLIDAYS
Like you, we all need a break. Please note ‘Riversdale’ will be closed to the public from December 21 to reopen on Monday, January 8. Make sure you check out our Facebook page @RiversdaleHomesteadNSW for the full list of activities and dates in 2018 for your diaries.
THANK YOU
Finally, we would like to thank you, the people and community of Goulburn, for your ongoing support. Without you, whether it be with a shop visit, volunteering, a Devonshire Tea or a day out at one of our special events, Riversdale wouldn’t be the shining heritage star we are all so proud of. The team wishes each and every one of you a happy and safe festive season and looks forward to seeing you in 2018!
- Riversdale Homestead (National Trust NSW) is at 2 Twynam Drive, North Goulburn, and open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10am to 2pm, and Sunday 10am to 3pm. Phone 4821 4741 or email: riversdale@nationaltrust.com.au. Facebook: @RiversdaleHomesteadNSW .Website: nationaltrust.org.au/riversdale