“Originally created in 1897, some of the original trees – two magnificent oak trees, an Atlantic Cedar, a spectacular lemon scented gum and a cypress – remain as central features in the current garden at “Oak Hollow”.
Tucked away against the slopes of Mt Samaria, benefiting from love and attention of a number of owners over the years, the garden has been revitalised and nurtured with new plantings. many colourful garden beds include Australian natives, rare plants, perennials, roses and succulents. There are feature stone terraces, rock walls, an attractive pond area, a pottager vegetable garden, meandering paths and lawn ares in a natural harmonious setting. Oak Hollow is a true country garden – peaceful, private, visited regularly by birdlife and native animals.”
That’s the advertising blurb, now my comments. Absolutely wonderful! The huge trees are just magnificent. The paths take you to new delights with more just around the corner. There are a number of water features from the main pond to small ones tucked in here and there to a huge overflowing urn. Throughout the garden are benches and various table settings so no matter what “room” you are in there is somewhere to sit and enjoy. Hidden in the garden is a little “studio” hut which would be a delight to play in. With many advanced trees and shrubs there are patches of sunlight alongside deep shade and areas of dappled light where there is often hidden some treasure. Very hard to photograph and I forgot my camera (as usual) so you will have to put up with my phone pictures. They no way do it justice and I had to delete many but I hope you can get an idea of this delightful and rarely open to the public private garden.
