The Top Cottage | Explore Garden Wonders

An Artist’s Palette

Jane and Tom’s vibrant yet calming garden has evolved over four years into a creative, hands-on transformation that flows naturally into Jane’s studio.

Inspired by rural landscapes, local designers, and overseas gardens, they revitalised a once-derelict space while preserving mature trees and adding ponds, lawns, beds, a courtyard, driveway, pool, and raised vegetable gardens.

The result feels both expressive and effortless, rich in colour, texture, and life. Seasonal plantings create shifting moods reflected in Jane’s paintings and still lifes.

Sculptures by the couple are placed throughout. A picking garden supplies flowers for her work and local weddings.

Visitors can relax on a sun-drenched veranda, explore the grounds, visit the studio, or join seasonal workshops.

Hosts: Jane & Tom McIntosh

Address: 287 Lowry Peaks Road, Culverden

Contact: 027 669 5051

Recent works by Jane McIntosh. There will be a wide selection of Jane’s artwork for sale during this year’s festival:

EVENTS

Jane McIntosh Art Exhibition in her studio. Featuring still life’s, local & rural scenes. When: Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9-5pm.

Tom McIntosh: Sculptures to view throughout garden.

Stuart Hide from Woodend Nursery. Questions & Answers., Fruit trees & pruning. When: Friday 30th October, 11am. Free.

Rosa Reed: Xmas Wreath Workshop. When: -Friday 30th October 10.30 -12. All materials supplied. Entry to garden included. $125. To book, phone or txt Rosa 0272207042.

Debbie Banks: Festive Fare Xmas Table Arrangement Workshop with bubbles & nibbles. Sunday 1st November, 1-3pm, $75. Includes entry to garden. To book, phone or txt Debbie 0272657541

Plants for sale from ‘The Top Cottage’ Garden Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

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