An old convent in Daylesford, Victoria, has been restored and developed as a gallery, displaying work of local artists, while incorporating the history of the convent.
A fee is charged for entry and I heartily recommend paying this place a visit, one hour’s drive from Melbourne, and planning at least an hour, but easily more to walk the corridors and admire the many things on offer. Views, artwork, history, gardens and, of course, chairs that will later appear in Xingfumama’s challenge.
Weddings and other functions are held here, and it isn’t surprising, given its proximity to Melbourne and ability to provide overnight accommodation.
Well worth a visit if you’re in the area.
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Lovely old building and great they are putting it to good use.
I visited the Abbotsford Convent when I was in Melbourne, have you been? It’s also worth a visit
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Oh thanks, Alison. I’ll put that on my to-do list for the next time I’m in Melbourne.
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I did a post about it with all the buildings if you wanted to see what it was like
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Thank you, I’ll look it up and let you know if I have any trouble finding it.
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Okay 🙂
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Oh what a cool place and great old building 😀 😀
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You’d love it. Plenty of seats as you slowly make your way around. That’s if you left the gardens, filled with camellias and other cool climate flowers.
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I would have a hard time leaving the gardens. You know me too well. 😀
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What an interesting old building to photograph! I would definitely visit if I were anywhere near Melbourne!
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And you would not be disappointed.
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