In association with the Patrick White Exhibition, the Mt Wilson and Mt Irvine Historical Society is hosting an Open Gardens weekend on Saturday 28^th and Sunday 29^th April.

Two beautiful gardens – Withycombe and Bisley - that are seldom open to the public will be featured. Late April is traditionally the time of year when Mt Wilson’s famous autumn colours are at their peak.

Withycombe was the childhood home of Patrick White. His parents, Dick and Ruth, bought the property in 1921 and held it until 1938 until it was sold to the Church of England for ten shillings.

Near the front gate of Withycombe is a tree which still carries, albeit very faintly, the initials PW carved into its trunk some ninety years ago.

The combined entrance fee to the two gardens is $20.00 per adult; concessions $15.00; children are admitted without charge. Tickets are available at the entrance of any of the three gardens.

The gardens will be open from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Food, drink and toilet facilities are available on the weekend from the Mt Wilson Village Hall.

Additionally, the Mt Wilson Turkish Bath Museum will be open in conjunction on both days ($5.00 entrance fee additional to garden entry).

TCP Garden Tours will be conducting bus tours departing from Katoomba on April 28th and 29th. Contact TCP on (02) 4759 3040 for details.

Tours to Mt Wilson & Mt Irvine

Shown below are some images from Bisley in the 2011 Autumn.