Friday 5th August 2022
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SPRING & SNOWDROPS The heritage garden at Terrace Station has evolved over the years into a less formal country garden from its original Victorian design. Sir John Hall, an early landowner, is remembered for his role as a parliamentary advocate for the Votes for Women Campaign and a descendant still lives there today. Terrace Station is holding its first Spring Open Day this Sunday, August 7th, from 11am till 3pm. Snowdrops transform the woodlands and gardens this
month, followed by other spring bulbs and woodland plants from September to November. There are many massive ancient trees in the Big Walkway, including sequoias and oaks. Acer maples, linden limes, holm oaks and cedars can be seen in the homestead gardens. The renovated summer house, the Hutch, displays historic gardening and farming tools, along with some 19th century domestic items, some of which cause lively debate as to their original uses.
Snowdrop Sunday TERRACE STATION, HORORATA
Sunday 7th August 11am - 3pm
www.terracestation.org.nz
Children will receive printed suggestions for finding botanical items in the woodlands and gardens. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy in a sheltered corner. In the event of cool weather, a welcoming brazier will ensure toasty hands. There will also be woodland plants for sale. The $10 entry fee
goes to the Terrace Station Charitable Trust, and children enter for free. Please note there is no Eftpos facility available. Terrace Station will be signposted from the Hororata roundabout - please leave dogs at home. Masks are requested at the entry table and plant stall. Please check the Facebook page
in case of dubious weather and a change of date. Snowdrop Sunday is special at Terrace Station, and the property is open for group visits on other days by appointment. For further information visit: www.terracestation.org.nz or see advertisement below for further details.
