MONT DE LANCEY HISTORIC HOMESTEAD and MUSEUM - WANDIN - YARRA VALLEY

Mont De Lancey - Living History in the Yarra Valley

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Art & Exhibition Gallery

The paintings from the annual Mont De Lancey Acquisitive Art Show are displayed in the Ray Oliver Gallery, along with the Striezel Collection which features hand carved furniture, the work of Franz Striezel a German Woodcarver.

The Striezel Collection

Franz Striezel was a highly regarded German wood carver who emigrated to Australia in 1886 and is represented in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria. Some stunning pieces of his highly prized works including an Australia inspired cocktail cabinet, card table and ornate mirrors were gifted to Mont De Lancey by his granddaughter Mrs Dorothy Adamson for permanent display.

The Mont De Lancey Collection

In 1996 Mont De Lancey established an annual art show to showcase and encourage talented local artists. The Mont De Lancey Collection comprises works acquired by the award of an annual acquisitive cash prize for the work adjudged the best of the annual exhibition and will be complete in 2010. The Collection was officially launched by the Honorable Sir Rupert Hamer in 1995 and is displayed in The Ray Oliver Gallery. The show is held in October and is restricted to artists residing in the Shire of Yarra Ranges.


The Gallery also is available for exhibitions, small wedding ceremonies/receptions.

The Gallery is ideal for exhibitions, product launches and small corporate funtions.

An intimate fully catered dinner in a classic gallery setting.

Coming events at Mont De Lancey

Inspirations of Mont De Lancey

Exhibition & Sale
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"Arte on Yarra"

Exhibition at the MDL Gallery from Wed 14th April to Sun 9th May 2010.

An exhibition celebrating a mother's journey, exploring colour and the beauty of nature as the river flows towards the sea. Specialising in silk paintings & scarves, enhanced with a collection of mixed media paintings by Julia Goodwin.

(The Gallery is open Wed to Sun inclusive, 10-4.30pm, with $5 pp entry, which includes self-serve coffee & tea). Closed Mondays & Tuesdays, however, Group bookings for these days may be arranged.
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Family Reunion Day

Dig out those family trees and contact those long lost relatives, it's time to fill in the gaps and add those new generations! Come along and enjoy a day of family fun, reunions and reminiscing. Bring along your photos and family trees to share.

Sunday March 14th, 10am to 4pm

Adults $5, Kids FREE

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Maroondah Woodturning Club

Meetings at Mont De Lancey on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, starting at 7.00pm. Visitors and New members are most welcome.
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# 11 - NATIONALITY OF SETTLERS
The majority of these first settlers hailed originally from the mother country, the British Isles and included Messrs Hunter, Hogg, Downham, Henderson, Howell, Holter, Johnston, Baker, Briggs, Thompson, Read, Clegg, Cashin, Payne, Anker, Hand, Duck, Parkyn and Bailey. Several families, comprising those of Messrs Rouget, Gaudion, Sebire and Le Page came from Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands, while Mr John Burgi's birthplace was in the Alpine hills of Switzerland, the Isle of Man being represented by Mr Quayle.
MONT DE LANCEY

Wellington Road, Wandin,
PO Box 316, Wandin, Victoria, 3139

Tel: +61 3 5964 2088

Fax: +61 3 5964 3855

OPENING HOURS FOR VISITORS

Weds to Sun 10:00am to 5:00pm

Please note:

Closed Good Friday 2nd April,
and open Saturday 3rd, Sunday 4th, Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th April.

Closed 24th December through to 1st January 2011 - re-opening 2nd January 2011.