Hans Heysen - The Cedars

Tourist attraction · Adelaide Hills

Hans Heysen - The Cedars

Tourist attraction · Adelaide Hills

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68 Heysen Rd, Hahndorf SA 5245, Australia

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Home, studio & grounds tours of landscape painter Hans Heysen's estate  

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68 Heysen Rd, Hahndorf SA 5245, Australia Get directions

heysen.org.au
@heysen_the_cedars

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68 Heysen Rd, Hahndorf SA 5245, Australia Get directions

+61 8 8388 7277
heysen.org.au
@heysen_the_cedars

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Writer John Muir Explored Southern Australia — Here's How I Retraced His Steps

"Intrigued, the following day I toured Heysen’s estate, the Cedars, outside Hahndorf, a town that wears its German heritage proudly. Hans was a conservationist before it was popular in Australia, said a volunteer guide, Jo Kerestes, as we wandered the serene home and gardens. Heysen lived there with his wife and their eight children, like the von Trapp family. They were great entertainers, luring Hollywood stars and European aristocrats. Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh performed Shakespeare here. Anna Pavlova danced, Kerestes said proudly as she showed me a modest stage in the living room." - Travel + Leisure Editors

https://www.travelandleisure.com/south-australia-road-trip-john-muir-8668192
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natali nata

Google
I was recommended to visit that incredible place by my friend. From my point of view, autumn is the most perfect time to go there. Due to bushfires we could see only Heysen's daughter studio and half of the garden. But even though I was so impressed. We took a self-guided tour, because we arrived too late, before they closed. Nevertheless, it was a good decision as well. We were all alone and could enjoy the beauty of the place and had a small picnic. I definitely will come back to take a guided tour to see the rest and know more about his life and creations.

Stephen Tearle

Google
Soak up Australian history at this wonderful exhibit. Allow plenty of time as the tour is great. Then before you head off have a coffee and cake both were absolutely brilliant. Perfect end to a fascinating visit.

Cheridan Riley

Google
Beautiful experience, do the tour, do the Devonshire Scones and do the Artist walk. An amazing place, beautifully cared for. I heard everyone in my tour group say that they enjoyed their time at The Cedars.

Sharon Walker

Google
What an amazing experience to visit the home and studio of Hans Heysen in the most beautiful garden. We joined a guided tour that started in the magnificent studio - all authentic paintings and artefacts of Heysen. Wonderful to stand so close to all these original works and to have everything explained in such detail by our guide. We then toured the magnificent house. Room after room left as though the family just stepped out for a minute. Unfortunately no photos were allowed inside - such a pity. It was fabulous to hear all about the family. The garden was ablaze with Autumn colours. We had lunch in the onsite cafe. Expensive and pretty basic but with a glorious view of the garden and house. The gift shop is stocked with fabulous art books and souvenirs.

Peter Marshall

Google
Excellent, knowledgeable guides - highly recommend the guided tours - and amazing access to the life, times and works of Hans Heysen and his family.

Gillian Aitken

Google
Highly recommend doing the house and studios tour, the guide made it so interesting. The Cedars is a beautiful example of an early 20thC home, and lots of the artist's work on display. Then there's the wonderful gardens, bring a picnic! Allow a few hours if you can and do the artists walk too and see Heysen's gum trees. A wonderful day out.

Q D

Google
A great experience, very interesting and inspiring. The entire property is very scenic and beautiful Had a great time

Lisa Kieran

Google
Worth the fully guided tour for the background info on all items. My only beef was that it was such a large group of equally interested visitors, that it was difficult to get into some of the smaller rooms all at the same time. Great examples of both Hans & Nora's works, meandering grounds and a lovely little Cafe.