Stables Conference Centre

Here's a selection of images from a project in Red Hill. Features of the project include

• dry stone walls
• second hand red brick paving, steps and walls
• natural rock placement
• water feature
• timber bridges
• native planting
• imagination

"BEST OUTDOORS EDITOR GARY TACKLE"

This premier boutique residential conference destination was established in Red Hill completed in 2002, the garden was constructed as part of a vision by Heath Landscape clients, Tony and Joyce Webster, to restore the existing stables and convert them into accomodation and conference area for guests.

The team at Heath Landscape faced some challenges in designing the landscaping for this project. Recreating the unique bluestone and brickwork of the buildings within areas of the garden was a difficult task, however they were able to succesfully soften these areas with recycled timbers, granite boulders and native plantings. The use of these natureal elements has helped to blend the gardens with the already existing surrounds.

The resulting gardens feature many tranquil areas for guests to sit relax and enjoy. In two of these newly created areas, calming water features have been introuduced. the aim of including these was to create further natural elements for guests to enjoy, keeping the area as organic as possible.

The clients enthusiasm for each stage of this project was capped with an official opening, with plaques visible throughout the property marking the occasion.

Rob would like to dedicate this page to the memory of Tony Webster.