Tuesday,
30 April 2024
An autumnal gem nestled by the mountains

EVEN for Harrietville, it’s a cool valley. You can feel the cold air flowing from the mountains.

According to co-owner John Atkins, some shady parts stay permanently frosty in winter.

It’s just one of the reasons why their 14-acre garden, Shady Brook Cottages, features a gorgeous variety of stately deciduous trees, forming the framework of a garden that blends naturally with the mountainside.

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