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Labassa

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2 Manor Grove
Caulfield North, Victoria 3161 Australia
9656 9800 https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/labassa/

Manor Grove, Caulfield North Vic. 3162

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May 2022

Labassa Women

May 1, 2022 @ 10:30 am - May 8, 2022 @ 4:00 pm
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8 consecutive days at various times
Labassa, 2 Manor Grove
Caulfield North, Victoria 3161 Australia
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Labassa mansion is hosting an eight-day exhibition celebrating the women who lived there across two centuries. This 8-day exhibition opens on Sunday 1st May with former resident and actor Jane Clifton telling outrageous stories of life at the mansion in the bohemian 1970s. The exhibition will draw on the National Trust's costume and object collections as well as an archive of previously untold stories, photos and soundscapes. 'Labassa Women' features glamorous socialites, intrepid trailblazers and those rendered invisible through domesticity…

Labassa Women

May 2, 2022 @ 10:30 am - May 9, 2022 @ 4:00 pm
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8 consecutive days at various times
Labassa, 2 Manor Grove
Caulfield North, Victoria 3161 Australia
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Labassa mansion is hosting an eight-day exhibition celebrating the women who lived there across two centuries. This 8-day exhibition opens on Sunday 1st May with former resident and actor Jane Clifton telling outrageous stories of life at the mansion in the bohemian 1970s. The exhibition will draw on the National Trust's costume and object collections as well as an archive of previously untold stories, photos and soundscapes. 'Labassa Women' features glamorous socialites, intrepid trailblazers and those rendered invisible through domesticity…

Labassa Women

May 3, 2022 @ 10:30 am - May 10, 2022 @ 4:00 pm
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8 consecutive days at various times
Labassa, 2 Manor Grove
Caulfield North, Victoria 3161 Australia
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Labassa mansion is hosting an eight-day exhibition celebrating the women who lived there across two centuries. This 8-day exhibition opens on Sunday 1st May with former resident and actor Jane Clifton telling outrageous stories of life at the mansion in the bohemian 1970s. The exhibition will draw on the National Trust's costume and object collections as well as an archive of previously untold stories, photos and soundscapes. 'Labassa Women' features glamorous socialites, intrepid trailblazers and those rendered invisible through domesticity…

Labassa Women

May 4, 2022 @ 10:30 am - May 11, 2022 @ 4:00 pm
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8 consecutive days at various times
Labassa, 2 Manor Grove
Caulfield North, Victoria 3161 Australia
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Labassa mansion is hosting an eight-day exhibition celebrating the women who lived there across two centuries. This 8-day exhibition opens on Sunday 1st May with former resident and actor Jane Clifton telling outrageous stories of life at the mansion in the bohemian 1970s. The exhibition will draw on the National Trust's costume and object collections as well as an archive of previously untold stories, photos and soundscapes. 'Labassa Women' features glamorous socialites, intrepid trailblazers and those rendered invisible through domesticity…

Labassa Women

May 5, 2022 @ 10:30 am - May 12, 2022 @ 4:00 pm
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8 consecutive days at various times
Labassa, 2 Manor Grove
Caulfield North, Victoria 3161 Australia
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Labassa mansion is hosting an eight-day exhibition celebrating the women who lived there across two centuries. This 8-day exhibition opens on Sunday 1st May with former resident and actor Jane Clifton telling outrageous stories of life at the mansion in the bohemian 1970s. The exhibition will draw on the National Trust's costume and object collections as well as an archive of previously untold stories, photos and soundscapes. 'Labassa Women' features glamorous socialites, intrepid trailblazers and those rendered invisible through domesticity…

Labassa Women

May 6, 2022 @ 10:30 am - May 13, 2022 @ 4:00 pm
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8 consecutive days at various times
Labassa, 2 Manor Grove
Caulfield North, Victoria 3161 Australia
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Labassa mansion is hosting an eight-day exhibition celebrating the women who lived there across two centuries. This 8-day exhibition opens on Sunday 1st May with former resident and actor Jane Clifton telling outrageous stories of life at the mansion in the bohemian 1970s. The exhibition will draw on the National Trust's costume and object collections as well as an archive of previously untold stories, photos and soundscapes. 'Labassa Women' features glamorous socialites, intrepid trailblazers and those rendered invisible through domesticity…

Labassa Women

May 7, 2022 @ 10:30 am - May 14, 2022 @ 4:00 pm
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8 consecutive days at various times
Labassa, 2 Manor Grove
Caulfield North, Victoria 3161 Australia
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Labassa mansion is hosting an eight-day exhibition celebrating the women who lived there across two centuries. This 8-day exhibition opens on Sunday 1st May with former resident and actor Jane Clifton telling outrageous stories of life at the mansion in the bohemian 1970s. The exhibition will draw on the National Trust's costume and object collections as well as an archive of previously untold stories, photos and soundscapes. 'Labassa Women' features glamorous socialites, intrepid trailblazers and those rendered invisible through domesticity…

Labassa Women

May 8, 2022 @ 10:30 am - May 15, 2022 @ 4:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
8 consecutive days at various times
Labassa, 2 Manor Grove
Caulfield North, Victoria 3161 Australia
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Labassa mansion is hosting an eight-day exhibition celebrating the women who lived there across two centuries. This 8-day exhibition opens on Sunday 1st May with former resident and actor Jane Clifton telling outrageous stories of life at the mansion in the bohemian 1970s. The exhibition will draw on the National Trust's costume and object collections as well as an archive of previously untold stories, photos and soundscapes. 'Labassa Women' features glamorous socialites, intrepid trailblazers and those rendered invisible through domesticity…

Labassa Women

May 15, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Labassa, 2 Manor Grove
Caulfield North, Victoria 3161 Australia
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Labassa mansion is hosting an eight-day exhibition celebrating the women who lived there across two centuries. This 8-day exhibition opens on Sunday 1st May with former resident and actor Jane Clifton telling outrageous stories of life at the mansion in the bohemian 1970s. The exhibition will draw on the National Trust’s costume and object collections as well as an archive of previously untold stories, photos and soundscapes. ‘Labassa Women’ features glamorous socialites, intrepid trailblazers and those rendered invisible through domesticity…

December 2022

Labassa Serenade

December 4, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Ticket Info:
$35.
Labassa, 2 Manor Grove
Caulfield North, Victoria 3161 Australia
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Experience the sights and sounds of Christmas in the lavish surroundings of Labassa. We’ve decked the halls, decorated the tree and set the dining table. Elwood Community Choir will serenade visitors with songs that warm the heart, reflect Labassa's history and celebrate the start of the holiday season. Short performances on the quarter to the hour will be heard in atmospheric locations around the house and grounds. Their first performance will be at 10.45am and last at 3.45pm. Guided house…

March 2023

Labassa Women: at war

March 19, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Ticket Info:
Free – $35.
Labassa, 2 Manor Grove
Caulfield North, Victoria 3161 Australia
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Labassa’s women lived through two world wars and the social upheaval of the Vietnam War. Take a walk through time and experience some of their stories as told through imagery, object and special tours. Guided house tours will also be available on the hour from 11am to 3pm. The tower tours conducted will be at the quarter to the hour from 10.45am until 3.45pm. (Tour groups are limited to 12 people.) Tea room open 10.30am – 3.30pm.

May 2023

Return to Labassa

May 7, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Labassa, 2 Manor Grove
Caulfield North, Victoria 3161 Australia
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There will be a Return to Labassa on Sunday 7th May between 11am and 3pm for former owners, residents and their descendants. Come and share your memories and view some of the films, photos and memorabilia that have been collected in recent years. Over 700 people have called Labassa home so please register your interest in attending by 1st May. To register go to Eventbrite.com.au and search for “Labassa”. To assist with the restoration of Labassa mansion please bring photos…

Luminosity Labassa open day

May 21, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Labassa, 2 Manor Grove
Caulfield North, Victoria 3161 Australia
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Experience the brilliance of Labassa’s original extravagant stained and etched glass. Hear the story behind the creation of the magnificent 1873 Ferguson and Urie stained tripartite glass window and recent restoration works to the 1890s front door panels. Although more than 700 people have lived at Labassa, its mirrors and etched glass panels and some light fittings have miraculously survived. Guided tours are available on the hour from 11am to 3pm. The guided tower tours will be at the quarter…

September 2023

The Real Gold Diggers of Labassa

September 29, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ticket Info:
$28 – $30
Labassa, 2 Manor Grove
Caulfield North, Victoria 3161 Australia
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Labassa mansion was built on gold. Some residents made their fortune with a pick and shovel; others like Cobb & Co. owner Mr Robertson amassed millions through farsighted opportunism. Hear the stories of Labassa’s ‘gold diggers’ – the opportunists, entrepreneurs, fraudsters and big spenders. This special evening begins with refreshments at 6.30pm followed by a talk and guided house tour. See how gold transformed a once modest villa into one of Australia’s most lavishly decorated mansions.

November 2023

Labassa open day

November 19, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Ticket Info:
Free – $35.
Labassa, 2 Manor Grove
Caulfield North, Victoria 3161 Australia
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Experience the complex richness of Labassa’s architectural and human history. Although more than 700 people have lived at Labassa, it has miraculously survived with most of its opulent Victorian era decoration intact. Labassa is open 10:30am to 4pm with last entry at 3:30pm. Pre-purchasing your ticket online is highly recommended. Guided house tours on the hour from 11am to 3pm and tearoom available. The tower will be open with a limit of 12 people per tour group. Due to the…

January 2024

Labassa: Through the Eye of a Lens

January 21 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Ticket Info:
Free – $35
Labassa, 2 Manor Grove
Caulfield North, Victoria 3161 Australia
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Labassa’s grand architecture and exquisite decorative features have drawn generations of amateur and professional photographers. From ‘wow’ shot to intimate close up, Labassa has it all. Bring your camera and take a guided tour or explore the mansion on your own. Join the hunt for Labassa’s quirky ‘critters’ and capture them on camera. No tripods, no flash please.

February 2024

Labassa: Twilight House and Garden tours

February 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ticket Info:
$35 – $40
Labassa, 2 Manor Grove
Caulfield North, Victoria 3161 Australia
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Experience Labassa’s lavish architecture and companion garden at twilight. Labassa’s garden has undergone many changes in its 160-year history. From pleasure grounds for Marvellous Melbourne’s elite through to a communal garden for resident hippies, Labassa has seen it all. Although over 700 people have lived at the mansion, its 1890s interiors remain largely intact. See how the setting sun brings a warm glow to its opulent decorative features. The evening begins with light refreshments followed by guided tours of the…

March 2024

Labassa open day

March 17 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Ticket Info:
Free – $35
Labassa, 2 Manor Grove
Caulfield North, Victoria 3161 Australia
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Experience the complex richness of Labassa’s architectural and human history. Although more than 700 people have lived at Labassa, it has miraculously survived with most of its opulent Victorian era decoration intact. Labassa is open 10:30am to 4pm with last entry at 3:30pm. Pre-purchasing your ticket online is highly recommended. Guided house tours on the hour from 11am to 3pm and tearoom available. The tower will be open with a limit of 12 people per tour group. Due to the…

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