Are you up for an out-of-Sydney adventure to the beautiful Blue Mountains?
Our March Art & Culture event is a private guided history tour of Woodford Academy and a ‘Conversation’ with Artist in Residence, Yvette Hamilton.
On the tour we will explore the rich history of Woodford Academy, the oldest complex of colonial sandstone buildings in the Blue Mountains. Woodford Academy is a heritage-listed former academy school, inn, private residence and boarding house and now a National Trust museum, tourist attraction and art gallery. Dating from the 1830s the Academy has a multi-layered history, having originally been built as an Inn. From 1907-1936 it was an exclusive school called Woodford Academy.
‘In Conversation’ with Yvette Hamilton, hear about Woodford Academy’s rich astronomical past. Delve into the history of Alfred Fairfax‘s role in the observations of the Transit of Venus in 1874. Learn of Yvette’s evolving art practice which explores the medium of photography and vision.
DATE: Tuesday 29 March 2022
TIME: 12noon to 1.30pm
VENUE: Woodford Academy, 90-92 Great Western Hwy, Woodford NSW 2778
COST: $20.00pp – all proceeds to the National Trust
RSVP TO: [email protected] with your name and mobile phone number.
RSVP BY: Friday 18 March 2022. Please note it is advisable to RSVP early as this event has a maximum of 30 members due to Covid restrictions.
When the event is full, we will go to ‘Waitlist’. We will always endeavour to get back within 24 hours. If you have not heard back, please email or SMS Kay Nicholas on 0438 469 044
PAYMENT: Owing to the current Covid situation there is always a possibility that this event may need to be postponed; therefore we will confirm and request payment 10 days prior.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website
Payment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account
Account Name: SWIC Inc.
BSB No: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: Woodford + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT:
By Train – Blue Mountains Express leaving from Central Station This is a relaxing scenic trip of approximately 1.5 hours. Alight at Woodford Station and enjoy the view. It is a short 7minute walk to the Academy.
By Car: Plenty of parking in the Heritage Reserve. It is a short walk down the Heritage Trail.
