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private garden

La Marque

114 Great North Road, Winton, Southland.

La Marque was established by Lyall and Lenore Bailey in 2008, on a 2-acre parcel of bare land that was originally part of a stock sale yards complex close to the centre of the Winton township.

La Marque is a 40-minute drive from

and 20 minutes from

Lenore became interested in gardening around 30 years ago and established a significant garden on their farm in Otapiri which was open to the public. This retirement opportunity gave both her and Lyall a chance to create a new landscape from a blank canvas. They were fortunate to relocate many established rhododendrons to the new property. The first part of the development was to create a shelterbelt of mainly native trees around the boundary. These include varieties of beech, Kōwhai and Pittosporums.

Following this, a landscape designer and friend drew up a detailed plan. 2009 was mainly taken up with Lyall and Lenore’s house construction; however, the focus returned to creating the garden, with a strong preference for oaks and maples, some flowering cherries in the lawn areas, and numerous varieties of rhododendrons, camellias, and various other flowering shrubs.

A feature of the garden is the driveway bordered by a variety of flowering Malus crab

apples (ioensis Plena) underplanted with Bluebells. This leads you to a large dry stone wall which gives the property enhanced character. Lenore and Lyall look forward to your visit.

Garden Size

2 acres. Allow 1-2 hours for your visit.

Other Facilities

Another item of interest is a small collection of early classic cars including a 1908 De Dion, a 1919 Model T Ford, two Jaguar sports cars one of which is a 1963 E Type and a 1980 Mercedes Benz Convertible V8 which are housed proudly in a heritage style shed at the back of the property.

Winton is a rural servicing township with a population of around 2,400 and has the usual range of businesses including hotels cafes and a bakery it also has a very popular walking and cycling track.

Price

$5 for local charities.

Parking

On and off-street depending on the numbers.

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair friendly as the garden is flat. While there are no known hazards within the property, visitors are reminded that they are responsible for their own well-being.

Dogs allowed?

No dogs, please.

Picnics

You are welcome to bring a picnic to the garden by arrangement. Please remove all of your rubbish.

Children allowed?

We don't allow children under the age of 12 into the gardens.

Toilets?

Toilets are available half a kilometre along the street.

Seating

Available.

Guided Tours

We are happy to take you around the grounds and answer any questions.

114 Great North Road, Winton, Southland.

Lenore Bailey

03 236 0960

lyall.lenore@xtra.co.nz

Garden Hours

The garden is open by appointment, so please call us first.

Price

$5 for local charities.

114 Great North Road, Winton, Southland.