Christmas Glory is Coming To Carrick Hill this Holiday Season

The rooms of historic Carrick Hill are set to overflow with Christmas spirit this year with a series of special floral arrangements with a Christmas theme entitled Glorious Flowers. The displays may be viewed from Wednesday 29 November to Sunday 3 December.

The blooms and much of the foliage for the show will come from Carrick Hill's own gardens and will be arranged by Carrick Hill's four floral design teams, who are known as The Petals, under the guidance of Caroline Wotton from The Flower Room. Caroline is also the florist for Alfred James, who are sponsoring the display. The Carrick Hill Petal teams are normally rostered to gather flowers and foliage from the garden to decorate the house.

Carrick Hill Director Christine Schloithe said, 'Previous floral events at Carrick Hill have proved very popular and this event will be no exception. This year's focus brings Christmas to the forefront with a stunning array of floral and festive displays and decorations.'

'Additionally, we're opening the display into one evening on Thursday 30 November where visitors can experience the house opened up and lit both inside and out. That evening the displays will be accompanied by a performance by the Adelaide Youth Orchestra and the café will remain open for dinner.'

Normal Carrick Hill opening times are Wednesday to Sunday 10.00am to 4.30pm. Entry to the gardens is free, admittance to the house is $17 Adults, $12 Concession and $36 Families.

All tickets to the evening viewing, 5.30pm - 7.30pm on Thursday 30 November are $17. Bookings may be made through TryBooking's website https://www.trybooking.com/QMZF or phone 8433 1700.

Dinner bookings for Thursday 30 November are essential and may be made by calling on 0419 508 463. The menu for the café is available at http://www.foodbusiness.com.au/carrickhill/.

Until 25 February 2018 Carrick Hill will host an exhibition of works by the renowned Australian impressionist artist Arthur Streeton (1867 - 1943) entitled Arthur Streeton: Blue and Gold.