If you love beautiful gardens, live music and talking about food, then be in Somers on Sunday 9 November. The Somers Open Garden Day has it all.
Tour five magnificent private gardens in Somers, not usually open to the public. Enjoy creative coastal and native gardens; be inspired by bountiful vegetable and flower gardens. Start your garden tour at Green Hedges, 71 Tasman Road, Somers, for maps and entry bands. Purchase entry tickets on the day at Green Hedges or book online. Gardens open from 9.30am to 1pm.
Then come along to Coolart Wetlands & Homestead for a free live concert at 12.30pm with the fabulous Anna Smyrk, whose powerful songs and music have been showcased at musical gigs in Australia and internationally.
If you haven’t experienced the magic of Coolart, this is a wonderful opportunity to see the flourishing Coolart Community Garden and the Homestead, which will be open to visitors. Bring a picnic or enjoy refreshments from the food truck and coffee stall.
A special feature of the day is A Conversation with Stephanie Alexander. Next year marks the 30th anniversary of her revered kitchen bible, The Cook’s Companion. Stephanie has inspired generations of home cooks and transformed the way we think about food. Her Kitchen Garden Foundation teaches children about growing, preparing, cooking and sharing fresh, seasonal food. Stephanie will be chatting with author, gardener and cook, Jaclyn Crupi, in the Coolart Observatory from 1.30pm-2.30pm.
The Coolart Community Garden and Western Port Writes are delighted to host this special day. Funds raised go to the Coolart Community Garden at Somers, which helps support the local community.
Tickets:
Open Gardens Only $20 pp
Open Gardens + Conversation $65
To book or find out more:
Visit: www.westernportwrites.com.au
Contact: hello@westernportwrites.com.au
First published in the Mornington News – 28 October 2025
