Helderberg Hospice Open Gardens 2024
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The annual Helderberg Hospice Open Gardens event is a celebration of nature, beauty, and compassion. Every year, 15 interesting gardens in the Helderberg are open to visitors who want to explore and be inspired. Gardens range from small to large landscapes, each with its own unique charm and character. From vibrant floral displays to tranquil water features, there will be something to delight every visitor.
These are mostly private gardens and are generously shared as fundraisers to support palliative care in the Helderberg. Ticket holders will have the opportunity to visit all 15 private gardens over a three-day period whilst making a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need of the holistic care Helderberg Hospice provides those living with life-limiting illnesses.
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Time: 9:00-16:00
Entrance: Pensioners R60, Adults R120, Children under 12 free.
Tickets: Available for purchase on www.helderberghospice.org.za, or from Helderberg Hospice at 21 Old Stellenbosch Road, Somerset West
Enquiries: www.helderberghospice.org.za, Celéstine on 021 852 4608 or 076 062 5855 Email: events@helderberghospice.org.za
All maps are to be collected from Helderberg Hospice due to security issues.
Here are some examples of what will be on show:
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GEMMEL GARDEN
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This breathtaking beauty is perched high in Sir Lowry’s Pass. It is an expansive garden with clever planting that borrows the surrounding landscape to create 270-degree views. Interesting features include a small labyrinth. All plants are carefully combined to create a harmonious song of colour and texture.
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Time to view: 40 min
Why visit? Magnificent views, different garden rooms and clever planting.
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- Plant Sales
- Wheelchair Access
- Food and Drink
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HEINE GARDEN
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A large, open garden with expansive lawns on two levels is neatly framed by tightly clipped hedges and a beautiful topiary in many different colours. The monumental tree aloe, which rises majestically against the grey double-storey architecture, lends dramatic force.
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Time to view: 30 min
Why visit? Large garden, orchard, beautiful display.
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- Wheelchair Access
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OOSTHUIZEN GARDEN
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This magnificent garden has panoramic views of False Bay. It is steeply sloped and comprises many beautiful old trees. Indigenous plants fill the waterwise garden with texture, colour, and scent. Meander along the multiple pathways to various sections of the garden, where you can sit and contemplate the beauty of life.
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Time to view: 45 min
Why Visit? Magnificent views, different pockets and ponds, old trees, breathtaking crown pine tree.
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- Plant Sales
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KHANDI GARDEN
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Hailing from Zimbabwe, these owners have created the lawn to be a map of their home country! The beautiful, manicured space has a formal feel, softened by the gorgeous colour and texture of Clivia, plumbago, and jasmine, amongst others.
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Time to view: 30 min
Why Visit? An exciting garden with a velvet lawn and clever landscaping.
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- Wheelchair Access
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DANCER GARDEN
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A garden filled with colour, texture and light is a treasure trove of indigenous plants, ranging from different pelargoniums and succulents to several aloes and plenty of food for birds and bees.
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Time to view: 30 min
Why Visit? What one can achieve in a complex garden.
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VAN HEERDEN GARDEN
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A large and airy garden beautifully landscaped. This garden has wonderful balance and harmony through strategically placed topiaries. The back garden is filled with indigenous plants, providing much food for birdlife during winter months and a thriving vegetable garden.
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Time to view: 45 min
Why visit? Beautifully manicured.
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- Wheelchair Access
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HELDERBERG HOSPICE GARDEN
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Volunteers maintain this well-maintained garden, which has various sections, such as the rose garden, pergola, courtyard, and Remembrance Garden. The garden is filled with birds and insects, symbolising life’s renewal after death.
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Time to view: 45 min
Why visit? A well-maintained, established garden with new sections.
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- Plant Sales
- Wheelchair Access
- Food and Drink
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