EVENT: PAUL BANGAY at Glenmore House
EVENT: in conversation with PAUL BANGAY, A Life in Garden Design, Wednesday 01 May
About Paul Bangay www.paulbangay.com
Paul Bangay is undoubtedly one of Australia’s pre-eminent landscape designers and gardening authorities. The author of thirteen books (1996-2023), his work has been featured in a dozen other titles, as well as in countless magazines over the course of his thirty-plus year caeer. Aside from his professional achievements, Paul Bangay has consistently given his time to charitable, philanthropic and civic endeavours.
Since 2020 he has served as a Trustee for Cruden Farm, and has also served as a Foundation Board Member for the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation 2011-2018; as an Ambassador for the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) since 2014 and an ambassador of Prince’s Trust Australia since 2018. In 2001, Paul was recognised with the Centenary Medal (General List) and in 2018 he was awarded a Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia for service to landscape architecture. In 2024 he received the Landscape Design Institute’s Landscape Design Master award, and Landscape Designer of the Year at the inaugural Vogue Living VL50 Mobilia awards.
Paul Bangay – A Life In Garden Design
This illustrated memoir explores the evolution of one of Australia’s finest design minds. A visual delight, it ranges from photos of childhood gardens and goats to hand-drawn plans for Paul’s earliest designs. Through never-before-seen materials, the story behind Paul’s vision is revealed – and we see the creative workings that come to fruition in meticulous and timeless gardens.
Event description:
Join us at 11am in the Hayshed for a herbal tisane on arrival. Then take your seat in the Dairy by 11.30 for a delightful conversation with Paul and Mickey, followed by Q&A. A long-table, seasonal lunch prepared by The What If Society will follow, then book signing with Paul and time for a garden wander and potter in the Barn.
Cost $175.00 per person…please complete your details below.
Please take the opportunity to order your copy of Paul Bangay, A Life in Garden Design at the time of booking to ensure there is one for Paul to sign for you on the day! Whilst I’ll aim to have a handful of extra copies on the shelves here in the Barn as back-up, previous experience tells me it’s advisable for you to order at the time of booking in order to avoid disappointment! (Please select ‘local pick-up’ as we won’t be posting!).
