So if you have visitors this long weekend – June 11,12,13  bring them along  for a fun outing.  There will be massive reductions on all stock, so be assured of bargains galore.  The forecast is chilly so dress warm!  The sale continues next weekend, June 18,19,20 from 10am to 5pm.  The cafe  and gardens will be open both weekends for you to relax with friends in between bargain hunting.

PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately Centennial Road will be closed at the Bowral end on Friday June 11, so you will need to access it from the Old Hume Hwy end.  So, coming from Bowral take the Oxley Hill Road to Old Hume Hwy and turn right into Centennial.  From Sydney don’t exit at Mittagong turnoff … stay on until the Berrima exit and turn left into Centennial Road off Old Hume Hwy.

Best regards,

Suzie Anderson

French & Country at Hopewood Country House

Centennial Road, Bowral, Southern Highlands

We are pleased to advise our Showroom and Potting Shed will be open Thursdays and Fridays until December 18, 2009 from 10-4.  All welcome.

Wanting a family portrait?  Visit our Open Day on October 31st and November 1st and view an exhibition of works by  Illawarra based photographer Susan Gruber. On the day you can book in for special pre-Christmas sittings with Susan, to be held at Hopewood 3 weeks later, on November 22 … and your portrait prints will be ready for Christmas gifts and cards.  Susan is donating $20.00 from every booking taken at Hopewood to the Under 13’s Illawarra Representative Rugby Union Team to help them on their way to tour New Zealand next year.

I was thrilled to recently discover another stunningly talented local artisan here in the Southern Highlands. Floral Stylist Margaret Young-Whitford creates beautiful bespoke floral arrangements and installations  for weddings and other occasions.

You may have seen Margaret’s work at our Autumn Open Day at Hopewood and will know what I’m talking about … and I’m pleased to advise she has agreed to conduct Floral and Gift Wrapping classes at our Spring Open Day on the weekend of October 31 and November 1st.  To book call Margaret on 02 4862 2115 or 0410 622 340.  Full details  for these and our Cooking Classes will be posted shortly.

So remember, if you want to make a unique and memorable statement  befitting your significant occasion give Margaret a call.  She can also supply  an extensive range of accessories that are available for hire to help embellish your day.