NORTH LODGE 

North Lodge is a 1866 cottage by the Friends Gate and has been the home of the Friends since 2000.

For over 130 years North Lodge was continously occupied by the foreman and his family and other garden staff. 

Some of the families that lived there were

1895, the foreman William Babidge Gilpin and his family.

1932, Hermann Behrndt and his family.

1951, John Dwight and his family.

1956 saw the arrival of Roy Haskett and his wife.

Former backyard resident, Dolly the North Lodge cow.

NORTH LODGE WILL BE CLOSED FROM JUNE 2023 UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2023 DUE TO MAJOR RENOVATIONS

When North Lodge reopens Members will again be able to enjoy

• . A changing display of original botanical art, photography and gift cards for sale 
• . History of previous staff who lived in the cottage
• . Souvenirs, plants, books, cards, craft for sale Eftpos available 
• . Interesting special displays and exhibitions

And

Activities for members 

• . Mahjong Mondays 1000- 1300
• . Book clubs 1st and 3rd Mondays 1330- 1500
• . Busy Hands craft days 
• . Winter Board Game Days 
• . Special Sale Days 

Once renovations are completed, Members will again be invited to join the volunteer roster to be a welcoming face to the public and also to join the North Lodge management team.