We are delighted to welcome Saint Verde Farmhouse to Blackwood's Open Mi dlands Gardens for the very first time. They will be open on Sat 17 & S un 18 October.
Set amongst the beautiful landscape of the Dargle Vall ey, this enchanting garden brings together French-inspired courtyard garden s, elements of the traditional English garden and a wonderfully atmospheric Karoo-style succulent garden.
The garden unfolds around historic sto ne buildings and an elegant glass conservatory, creating a series of intima te and beautifully considered spaces. Established trees frame secluded cour tyards, while formal planting, raised beds and a tranquil water feature pro vide moments of structure and symmetry.
Beyond these more formal gard en rooms, the landscape opens into indigenous forest, rivers, dams and swee ping valley views, offering a wonderful contrast between cultivated garden and the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside.
One of the gar den's particular highlights is its Karoo-inspired succulent garden, where a n intriguing collection of succulents creates a landscape of texture, form and sculptural beauty. Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore t he beautiful glass conservatory, brought to the farm all the way from Franc e.
The story of Saint Verde Farmhouse is woven into the property itse lf. An 18th-century stone barn has been transformed into the farmhouse, whi le the farm shop offers a beautiful collection of ceramics created on the p roperty by Hazel’s Daughter, together with dinnerware, fabrics, linens, ant iques and furniture.
Garden furniture, pastries and refreshments will also be available during the Open Garden. A garden of contrasts, history a nd remarkable atmosphere, and a beautiful new addition to the Blackwood's O pen Midlands Gardens.
Dates: Sat 17 & Sun 18 October
Address
: Saint Verde Farmhouse, 21 D666 Dargle Valley, Lions River
Times: 8am
to 4pm
Directions: Turn off of the R103 into the Dargle Valley (just before Piggly Wiggly) and continue for 14.4 km. At the sign post for 'Sain t Verde or Hazel's Daughter' turn right onto D666. Continue for approximate ly 1.8 km. Your destination will be on the left.
Entrance Fee: R10p/p
Partially wheelchair friendly
We are delighted to welcome Saint Verde Farmhouse to Blackwood's Open Mi dlands Gardens for the very first time. They will be open on Sat 17 & S un 18 October.
Set amongst the beautiful landscape of the Dargle Vall ey, this enchanting garden brings together French-inspired courtyard garden s, elements of the traditional English garden and a wonderfully atmospheric Karoo-style succulent garden.
The garden unfolds around historic sto ne buildings and an elegant glass conservatory, creating a series of intima te and beautifully considered spaces. Established trees frame secluded cour tyards, while formal planting, raised beds and a tranquil water feature pro vide moments of structure and symmetry.
Beyond these more formal gard en rooms, the landscape opens into indigenous forest, rivers, dams and swee ping valley views, offering a wonderful contrast between cultivated garden and the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside.
One of the gar den's particular highlights is its Karoo-inspired succulent garden, where a n intriguing collection of succulents creates a landscape of texture, form and sculptural beauty. Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore t he beautiful glass conservatory, brought to the farm all the way from Franc e.
The story of Saint Verde Farmhouse is woven into the property itse lf. An 18th-century stone barn has been transformed into the farmhouse, whi le the farm shop offers a beautiful collection of ceramics created on the p roperty by Hazel’s Daughter, together with dinnerware, fabrics, linens, ant iques and furniture.
Garden furniture, pastries and refreshments will also be available during the Open Garden. A garden of contrasts, history a nd remarkable atmosphere, and a beautiful new addition to the Blackwood's O pen Midlands Gardens.
Dates: Sat 17 & Sun 18 October
Address
: Saint Verde Farmhouse, 21 D666 Dargle Valley, Lions River
Times: 8am
to 4pm
Directions: Turn off of the R103 into the Dargle Valley (just before Piggly Wiggly) and continue for 14.4 km. At the sign post for 'Sain t Verde or Hazel's Daughter' turn right onto D666. Continue for approximate ly 1.8 km. Your destination will be on the left.
Entrance Fee: R10p/p
Partially wheelchair friendly
