Bolobek

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Bolobek is a working farm, with glorious gardens and a very rich social and agricultural  history.

Bolobek is a First Nations word meaning undulating. Old maps of the district show an area clearly marked as the Bolobek Swamp.  The swamp provided a significant source of food for indigenous people until it was drained in the 19th century.  Bolobek is the site of an axe grinding rock used in the past by the Wurundjeri people.

The property was sold again in 2006 to Brigid and Hugh Robertson who have committed to preserving and enhancing the garden and property.  The years from 2006 to 2008 were spent largely observing the garden across the various seasons.  In 2008 at the peak of the millennial drought, the garden was opened again for the first time in more than two decades for Open Gardens Australia and over 6000 people came to visit.

Over the last 16 years many, many restoration works have been undertaken in the garden and on the farm.  Tens of thousands of trees have been planted on the property including many native plantations, and Oak Avenues to replace the old Pine Avenues. A significant waterway replanting project was undertaken with Melbourne Water which started the transformation of the centre of the property.  The Robertsons continue to farm the property on which they produce Angus Cattle and Prime Lambs.  In 2022 we were proud to receive Responsible Wool Standard Accreditation.  This is a global accreditation which recognises farming best practices and makes sure that Wool comes from farms that take a progressive approach to land management and respect animal welfare at the same time ensuring a strong chain of custody for certified materials as they move along the supply chain.

The gardens are open to the pubic for events throughout the year.

Upcoming events are listed on the What’s On page. Please note the property is closed to the public unless events are taking place.

Tours of the gardens during your stay within the cottage (onsite accommodation) can be arranged by appointment.

The Bolobek Garden Fair takes place each year in Spring.