Mamre House, at Orchard Hills, is recognised as
a property of State significance. This substantial Georgian homestead, was the residence of the Rev. Samuel Marsden during the 1820s and 1830s. He was
a colonial chaplain, magistrate and pastoralist who helped pioneer the
Australian wool industry by importing and breeding the famous Merino sheep.
The property later became the residence of Richard Rouse, a prominent public servant and
grazier. It is now leased to the Sisters of Mercy who run a
program combining job creation, training and tourism, for people returning to the workforce, those with a disability, and
refugees.
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| Mamre House |
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| Companion Garden |
As well as the training centre,
Mamre House includes a restaurant
and tearoom (closed Mondays), a plant nursery and gift shop.
Buses from St Marys railway station: 776 bus (Mamre Rd. just after Motorway at St. Clair) 775 bus (turns off at nearby Banks Drive St. Clair)
Is it stil open on sundays?
ReplyDeleteI don't know. Check with them:(02) 9670 6178
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