Glenbarr Homestead

09/03/2025

The breeze is still cool at Glenbarr. Plenty of shade options and air conditioning in the Barn for the talks. Paella and icecream and steak sandwiches for lunch . And plants ….lots and lots of plants ….

07/03/2025

📢 2 DAYS TO GO – Glenbarr Garden Gala! 🌿✨

🚨 The countdown is on! Only 2 days to go until the Glenbarr Garden Gala – happening this Sunday, March 9th at Glenbarr Homestead, Strathalbyn! 🌸

💡 Why You Can’t Miss It:
✅ Top Gardening Experts – Learn from the best in our air-conditioned barn!
✅ Workshops & Talks – Covering veggies, wicking beds, roses, herbs & more!
✅ Market Stalls – Plants, tools, garden ornaments & must-haves!
✅ Delicious Food – From BBQ to paella, scones, ice cream & local wines! 🍷🍰
✅ No Pre-Booking Needed – Just pay at the gate on the day!

🎤 SPEAKER PROGRAM 📅
📍 Air-conditioned Barn – Stay Cool While You Learn!
🕙 10:00 AM – Andrew Barker 🌱 Veggie Gardening for Beginners & Kids
🕚 11:00 AM – Mark Smith 🌿 Wicking Beds for Water-Wise Gardening
🕛 12:00 PM – Kim Syrus 🌹 Everything You Wanted to Know About Roses
🕐 1:00 PM – Heather Welsh 🌿 A Rambling with Herbs
🕑 2:00 PM – Sophie Thomson 🌞 From the Beginning in a Summer Like This One

📅 EVENT DETAILS
🗓 Sunday, March 9th, 2025
📍 Glenbarr Homestead, Strathalbyn
🎟 Entry: $10 Adults | FREE for under-18s
💰 Pay at the Gate – No Booking Required!
🚗 Parking Available On-Site

🌿 Tag your garden-loving friends and join us for a fantastic day of gardening, learning & delicious food! 🌱

25/02/2025

🌿📢 Glenbarr Garden Gala Speaker Program & Food Delights! 🌿🍽

The countdown is on for the Glenbarr Garden Gala next Sunday, March 9th, and we’re excited to share the Speaker Program for the day! 🌱✨

🎤 Speaker Program:
🕤 10:00 AM – Andrew Barker: A Gentle Walk around his Garden
🕙 11:00 AM – Mark Smith: Adelaide Hills Vegie Gardens- Wicking Beds
🕚 12:00 PM – Kim Syrus: Everything you wanted to know about roses and more🌹
🕛 1:00 PM – Heather Welsh: Country Herbal-A rambling with Herbs
🕐 2:00 PM – Sophie Thomson: – From the Beginning in a Summer Like this One

But it’s not just about learning—come hungry because we have some delicious food stalls to keep you fueled throughout the day! 😋🍽

🍽 Food & Drinks:
🍔 D&D Catering – Classic Aussie favorites
🌭 Rotary BBQ – Sausages & more!
🥘 Paella Man – Authentic, flavorful paella
🍰 Devonshire Tea – Scones, jam & cream
🍦 Ice Cream Treats – Cool off with something sweet
🍷 Kanoetree Wines – Relax with a local drop
🌿 Plus, enjoy market stalls, Facepainters & more! 🌿

📅 Event Details:
🗓 Sunday, March 9th, 2025
📍 Glenbarr Homestead, Strathalbyn
🎟 Tickets: $10 Adults | Free for under-18s
🚗 Parking: Available on-site

Come for the gardens, stay for the food & fun! Who are you most excited to see? 🌱 Tag your garden-loving friends below! 👇

11/02/2025

🌹✨ Talking All Things Roses with Kim Syrus at the Glenbarr Garden Gala! ✨🌹

Are you a rose lover? Want to learn expert tips from one of Australia’s leading horticulturists? Then don’t miss Kim Syrus at the Glenbarr Garden Gala on Sunday, March 9th, 2025!

With years of experience as a presenter on The Garden Gurus, Explore, and SALIFE magazine, plus his work with internationally renowned rose breeders, Kim is a true rose expert. 🌿

🌟 Kim’s Talk: "Talking All Things Roses"
🌹 Discover the secrets to growing healthy, beautiful roses
🌹 Learn expert care tips from one of Australia’s most respected horticulturists
🌹 Gain insights into rose breeding and selection from Kim’s work with Meilland International

Alongside Kim’s talk, enjoy a full day of garden inspiration, learning, and shopping, including:
🌱 Workshops for adults & children
🛍 Market stalls with plants, tools, ornaments & garden must-haves
🎤 Talks from other top experts, including Sophie Thomson

📅 Event Details:
🗓 Sunday, March 9th, 2025
📍 Glenbarr Homestead, Strathalbyn
🎟 Tickets: $10 Adults | Free for under-18s
🚗 Parking: Available on-site

Don't miss this blooming great opportunity! 🌹 Tag your fellow garden lovers and let’s celebrate all things roses at Glenbarr!

08/02/2025

If anyone knows a Darren Stone that was at Glenbarr recently can they get in touch! We found a credit carr.

07/02/2025

📍 Escape to Glenbarr: Your Perfect Retreat Destination 🌿🏡

Looking for the ideal retreat or group getaway in South Australia? 🌞🌳Glenbarr offers a unique blend of nature, history, and comfort, making it the ideal venue for team-building, creative workshops, wellness retreats, educational camps and family gatherings.

✨ Stay in comfort with:

🏡 The Stable Inn – A heritage-listed space with a fully equipped kitchen, great for self-catering!
🛖Shared Cabins – Comfortable self-contained spaces surrounded by nature.
🏠 The Barn – A spacious venue for group activities, dining, or meetings.

🌿 Why Glenbarr?
✔ Tranquil bushland setting 🌳
✔ Large indoor & outdoor gathering spaces 🏕
✔ Close to Strathalbyn’s historic township 🏡

Whether you’re planning a team-building retreat, a creative escape, or a relaxing weekend with friends, Glenbarr offers the perfect mix of history, nature, and comfort.

📅 Bookings are now open for 2025! Enquire today to secure your stay.
📩 DM us for more details or visit our website!

📸 Swipe to see the stunning spaces waiting for you!

01/02/2025

Come and see us .

Today’s the day! 💍

It's going to be a hot one - so if you're looking to keep cool, come join us in the air-conditioned Ridley Centre at the Adelaide Showground!

Talk with 70+ leading suppliers. Get inspired at the Fashion Parades showcasing the latest bridal trends. Relax with a drink at the Cafe & Wine Bar…

Only at the 2025 Adelaide Summer Wedding Ideas Expo:

📆 Today! Sunday Feb 2
🕒 10.30am-3.00pm
📍 Ridley Centre, Adelaide Showground
🎟 FREE Entry & Easy Parking

Discover who's on show, special offers and more at WeddingIdeasExpo.com.au

31/01/2025

Murder Mystery Dinners at Glenbarr 🔎🍷🎭

Step into a world of intrigue, elegance, and deception at Glenbarr’s Murder Mystery Dinners! Whether you fancy the glitz and danger of a 1920s Speakeasy 🕵️‍♂️🍸 or the scandalous secrets of Modern Gentry, get ready for an interactive, dress-up evening of mystery and fun!

💡 Did you know? Glenbarr once had its own vineyards, but legend has it, William had to rip them out after his sons enjoyed the wine a little too much! 🍇🍷

Gather your friends, dress the part, and put your detective skills to the test—perfect for parties, work events, and club gatherings!

📅 Next event tickets still available - or book your own private one!

30/01/2025

📸✨ Love, history, and timeless charm… ✨📸

At Glenbarr Homestead, every wedding becomes part of our rich history. Whether you dream of a romantic boho celebration under ancient trees or an elegant historic wedding in our 19th-century homestead, Glenbarr’s heritage backdrop creates a truly unique setting for your special day. 💍🌿

Swipe through some of our past weddings and imagine saying "I do" where history meets heart. 💕

📅 Now taking bookings for 2025! Contact us to plan your perfect day.

Come and see us at the free Wedding Ideas Expo Adelaide Showground Sunday 2nd Feb.

28/01/2025

🌿Community, Connection, and Gardening Inspiration at Glenbarr! 🌿

Here at Glenbarr, we’re passionate about being a hub for community events, education, and connection. Over the years, we’ve proudly hosted gatherings that celebrate history, culture, and the environment—and in 2025, we’re adding a brand-new event to our lineup!

Mark your calendars for the Glenbarr Garden Gala on Sunday, March 9th, 2025. 🌸 This exciting day will bring together gardening enthusiasts, families, and experts for workshops, talks, and a marketplace full of garden delights.

We’re thrilled to announce Sophie Thomson—an inspiring environmental educator, TV and TEDx presenter, and SA Inspirational Woman of the Year 2024—will join us! Sophie’s passion for organic gardening, community wellbeing, and sustainability makes her the perfect addition to this special event.

💬 Sophie will share her invaluable insights on how gardening can nurture not just your garden but your physical and mental health. With her extensive experience supporting communities affected by floods and bushfires, Sophie’s wisdom is sure to leave a lasting impact.

Stay tuned for more sneak peeks about what’s coming to the Glenbarr Garden Gala! 🌿 Workshops, stalls, and family fun await—helping us all connect with nature and each other.

📅 https://www.trybooking.com/CXGWW
🗓 Sunday, March 9th, 2025
📍 Glenbarr Homestead, Strathalbyn

Let’s make this a day to remember. Share this with your gardening friends and keep an eye out for updates! 🌸🌱

19/01/2025

🕵️‍♀️ Who killed the author? 🕵️‍♂️

Step back in time to 1930s London, where mystery and intrigue await at a glamorous birthday gathering. The esteemed author is dead… and YOU are one of the suspects!

📅 Date: Saturday, February 8th
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Glenbarr, Strathalbyn
🎭 Dress in your finest 1930s attire and play your part in solving the crime.
🍽️ A delectable 3-course dinner will be served amidst the drama.

Do you have what it takes to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again?

🎟️ Limited tickets available—book now to secure your place at this unforgettable evening.
https://www.trybooking.com/CYIGN

Stay tuned for more clues… but hurry—this event will sell out fast!

14/01/2025

Come down and see us in Feb at the Adelaide showground. Find all your people.

12/01/2025

Have you ever thought of being a Sherlock or Miss Fisher ?? 🥱

Want to meet new friends ?? 🙋‍♀️ Or bring your own ?

Dont feel like cooking one night?? 🍸🍽🍷

Book in to our Murder Mystery Dinner. 🕵 Saturday Feb 8th 2025

https://www.trybooking.com/CYIGN

Get served a 3 course dinner in our 1842 house.
Enjoy the experience with waiter service 🛎
Dress up and play the game. 🧐

If you want to have a private one with just your friends we can cater for groups large and small - just contact us for details.

21/12/2024

Santa has arrived !

And we are set up too come and get your photo and a bacon and egg .

13/12/2024

Busy setting up the float for Christmas Where the Angus Flows and getting the tree ready for Santa on Sunday 22 here at Glenbarr with PixSel Photography from 9am .
We will be doing a gold coin donation BBQ with bacon and sausages , onion in bread.

06/12/2024

All set up to wrap those peskie presents . Cant wait to stick my fingers to the ribbon . Gold coin donation .By the Bean Macine and Hills & Coast - Xmas corner . Come and make us happy wrappers .