Group Tours of Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead and property
Set in the foothills of the Dandenongs within easy reach of the city and suburbs Mont De Lancey offers a perfect day tour destination for groups. Our volunteer guides many of them descendants of Wandin's pioneer families, will take you in smaller groups on a personally guided tour of St Mary's Chapel, the Homestead, Blacksmiths and Machinery Shed.
A minimum of two hours plus dining time is recommended for your visit. You might like to fill out your day with a visit to nearby Warratina Lavender Farm or Katandra Gardens, or one of the Yarra Valley's many wineries. Group concession prices for a conducted tour are available for pre-booked groups during normal trading hours, Wednesday to Sunday between 10am and 4:30pm. Les Chesselles French Café, located within the grounds of Mont De Lancey, offers special catering deals for groups of 15 or more. Enjoy a devonshire tea, a light lunch, or both.
Are you thinking of organising a Family Reunion or BYO Picnic?. The gardens at Mont De Lancey offer the perfect setting.
TOUR PRICES FOR PRE-BOOKED TOURS:
A range of guided tour options inclusive of catered meals are available. For a quote for your group guided tour inclusive of either Devonshire Tea, Lunch or Morning Tea please contact the office
Minimum number for all tours with catering is 15 people. Minimum number for tour only is 10 people. Tours can be conducted on a Monday or Tuesday, however a minimum group size of 15 people is required.
For more information and available dates please contact Mont De Lancey on 5964 2088.
The historic Homestead
The Blacksmiths workshop overlooking the Yarra Valley
The Slab Kithen in the gardens 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
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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# 17 - TEMPERANCE SOCIETIES, 1879 - BAND OF HOPE Amongst the early settlers were some who were aware of the dangers and temptations of strong drink, and, resolving to combat by their example and influence that great evil, they formed a Band of Hope Society. The chief promoter to this wise movement was Mr Wm Read of Gruyere, ably assisted by his sons and neighbors, their object being to teach the rising generation the principles of total abstinence. In the year 1879 the Rev John Barningham, the stationed Methodist minister, arrived in the district, and with Mr Walter Liddy as secretary, rendered much assistance in reviving the movement
MONT DE LANCEY
Wellington Road, Wandin,
PO Box 316, Wandin, Victoria, 3139
Tel: +61 3 5964 2088
Fax: +61 3 5964 3855
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.