ONE of the region’s prominent historic homesteads will throw open its doors next weekend to raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Steeped in nostalgia and history, the two day event at Kalangadoo’s Lowan House will give people the opportunity to explore the beautiful house and its sprawling English gardens.
The event, held on November 3 and 4, will include a smorgasbord of activities, food vendors and live music on the picturesque lawns.
Property owners Gary and Wendy Kilsby will open the doors to their property to the public for the first time to mark the home’s 150th milestone.
All money raised will go directly to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, which on average lands in Mount Gambier twice every day.
The event will also feature a children’s activity marquee operated by the Glencoe Kindergarten, which will include native plants arts and crafts, face painting, pony rides and a farm animal zoo.
There will also be giant games on the lawn, local artists displaying paintings and exquisite needlework and a specialist plant nursery, which will feature a selection of English-themed plants.
The event will include garden sculptures.
An antique roadshow will also be of particular interest with people encouraged to bring along an item of interest to have an appraisal from regional antique expert Kevin McVilly.
A local Kalangadoo history display, including photographs and railway memorabilia and a vintage car display will also feature.
Special guests will include Adelaide Lord Mayor Martin Haese, Judith Gribble and relatives, who are descendants of Lowan builder William Allen Crouch.
The event will run from 10am to 6pm on both days.
The cost is $10 per adult, with children admitted free.
