April 2022 – Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th, Monday 18th
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. 2022 will be particularly special as it will be the 15th open garden at Sophie’s Patch.
Where? what? cost? and other important details…
Entry Fee: $15 Adults. $5 Primary School Children. Gates open from 10am to 4.00pm daily.
Tickets: Book online as there will be limited tickets at the gate in line with our covid plan.
Address
Hamlyn Cottage, 394 Springs Road, Mt Barker Springs
(Follow the signs from Mt Barker – no dogs allowed)
Nurseries & Garden Art
As always, local nurseries will be sharing their knowledge and selling plants. We welcome:
Supporting organisations
Organisations at the open garden may include:
Butterfly Conservation Society of SA
For Kids
As always we will be offering free kids activities each day.
No dogs…
Sherlock
Sherlock is our wonderful guard dog, flock protector, friend and family pet. He is a breed called a Maremma, 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.
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.