Victorian Garden Party

You’re invited to a Garden Party! On Sunday, July 12th from 1 to 4, open the gate into a charming Victorian garden and step into a unique piece of local history. 

At Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museum, the work of volunteers brings an 1865 historic family home back to life. Come experience a Victorian garden party! Enjoy a cup of tea and a piece of strawberry pound cake while listening to award winning fiddlers on the lawn. Stroll through heritage ornamental and vegetable gardens. Tour the beautifully restored interior of one of the oldest houses in Victoria, from the bright and airy drawing room to the cozy children’s bedroom. Take in the intricate details of handmade wallpaper, imagine having tea with the Roscoe family, and journey back to the days of early Victoria. 

Entrance to the grounds is free. House tours by donation. $7.50 for tea and cake. 

Since the year 2000, the site has undergone a massive transformation through thousands of volunteer hours spent carefully returning the house to its original appearance inside and out. All funds raised during this event go to the volunteer based Ross Bay Villa Society, which is dedicated to the conservation, restoration and maintenance of Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museum.