Unlock Camden Dr Crookston’s Estate

Location

Dr Crookston’s Estate Camden
75 John Street, Camden NSW, Australia

Session Times

MORNING ARTISAN’S SOIREE SITTING
11am – Saturday 28th of September 2024
Limited Tickets Available. Book Now

AFTERNOON ARTISAN’S SOIREE SITTING
1pm – Saturday 28th of September 2024
Limited Tickets Available. Book Now

FREE GUIDED TOURS
10am, 12pm and 2pm – ALL TOUR SESSIONS ARE AT NOW CAPACITY

Book Now for an Artisan’s Soiree

About the Event

Join Soirees by STAYTIME on Saturday 28th of September 2024 to celebrate Unlock Camden at Dr Crookston’s Estate, built circa 1880. In conjunction with our local council and other community groups, for the first time in it’s history, Dr Crookston’s Estate is opening it’s gates, allowing you to wander it’s gardens and marvel at this beautiful and unique property.

The estate will hold guided tours of the grounds throughout the day as well as hosting an elegant and unique dining experience on Dr Crookston’s Tennis Court.

Learn about its origin story and the colourful history of the home, not to mention the many artists and exuberant characters to visit, along with the intriguing locals that once resided at the home.

Our free tours proved to be extremely popular (booking out in less than 24 hours!) and all sessions are now at capacity.

If you missed out on booking a free tour, you can still join us within the grounds on the day at our exclusive dining event, an Artisan’s Soiree, with 2 sittings, at 11am and 1pm, on Dr Crookston’s Tennis Court.

Book Now to Secure Your Seat at the Table

Armin of Arta Atelier will treat you to a selection of absolute gourmet bliss, in an idyllic setting crafted by Soirees by Staytime. Indulge in Vanilla & Salted Caramel Bun, Chocolate Hazelnut Tart, Buttermilk Vanilla Scones, Choc Chip Cookie, Cheese and Spinach Burek and a Mini Beef Sausage Roll.

Your ticket also includes:

a tour of the estate grounds before or after your sitting
light refreshments included
a coupon to redeem at our onsite coffee cart.

* THERE ARE NO GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS UNFORTUNATELY – we are working on this for next year.

Throughout the day we will also have musicians performing at Dr Crookston’s 1880s Estate –
10am to 12.30pm – Will Habbal, saxophonist
12.30pm to 3pm – Sarah Vella, Vocals, Keyboard, Cello

Macarthur Art Group will also be onsite during the day, holding art demonstrations as they immerse their creative spirit in this iconic property. Once visited by the likes of Dobell, Murch, Drysdale and Lindsay.

Once you have finished touring and exploring this piece of local history, please feel free to relax in our Olde English court yard, enjoy a coffee from our friends at Orion’s Minty Leaf and take in your surrounds.

We will also have a few surprises on the day.

Together, let us write the next chapter of this remarkable homes history.

Shane and Rhiannon Smith
Proud Owners of Dr Crookston’s Estate

**Please note that due to council requirements, you must have a ticket to either a free tour or an Artisan’s Soiree to be able to enter the estate on the day.