April 8th, 9th, 10th 2023
The tradition continues…Easter at Sophie’s Patch
Easter at Sophie’s Patch has become a tradition thousands of South Australians, and many interstate visitors have come to enjoy. 2023 will be no different and will have a few surprises.
Where? what? cost? and other important details…
Entry Fee: $15 over 13years, $5 for 5 – 12 years, & children under 5 free, stay in the garden as long as you like. Supporting the Rotary Club of Mt Barker and Operation Flinders. Gates open from 10am to 4.00pm daily.
Tickets: Purchase on the day at the gates. Correct money appreciated.
Hamlyn Cottage, 394 Springs Road, Mt Barker Springs
(Follow the signs from Mt Barker – no dogs allowed)
Nurseries
As always, local nurseries will be sharing their knowledge and selling plants. In 2022 we had:
Supporting organisations
Organisations at the open garden may include:
For Kids
As always we will be offering free kids activities each day.
Keep checking for updates as the specific activities are yet to be confirmed. We regularly host Kate Hubmayer from Nature Crafts for Aussie Kids doing nature craft, Kristen Messenger from Bugs n Slugs doing bug education, and Recreate doing craft. These activities are fun for adults and kids alike.
Refreshments
There will be savoury/lunch options as well as our delicious home baked cakes made from our own home grown produce. Tea, coffee and juices will be available.
No dogs…
Sherlock
Sherlock is our wonderful guard dog, flock protector, friend and family pet. He is a breed called a Mareema, bred to protect stock from predators and to be intensely loyal to, and protective of, his family.
Sherlock is true to his breeding and we ask that visitors do not bring other dogs to our property. Visiting dogs will unnecessarily cause Sherlock stress as he feels the need to protect his flock and family from them.
Your support is much appreciated.
How to get to Sophie’s Patch
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Partnering with local charities
Sophie partners with local community groups and charities to organise the parking. In the past few years, Local Rotary Clubs have managed visitor parking to raise money for their chosen charities including “Operation Flinders’.
What happened in previous open gardens?
Open gardens at Sophie’s Patch are more than just demonstrating sustainable gardening practices that I am always preaching, they are more like a fair or community event focused on community education. Every open garden is different at Sophie’s Patch as the garden grows, different speakers and groups join, amazing sculptures are built and the garden evolves.
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