Stonefields Private Tours 2026
Experience the garden at Stonefields in each season through the eyes and words of its creator Paul Bangay. Each garden tour will be conducted by Paul personally, with tour numbers around 24 people to personalize the tour. Book as a single or small group. Following each tour, Paul’s current ‘in print’ books will be available for purchase and signing, and morning tea will be provided, where you can mingle and chat with Paul on a more informal basis. This is a special opportunity for passionate garden lovers to enjoy the garden in the company of the designer. Your own transport to the garden will be required.
Cost is $295 per person
SUMMER – Friday 13th February 2026
February is the hottest time in the garden at Stonefields, its also the time of the year we entertain in the garden. For this reason I have timed the herbaceous perennial gardens to peak at this time of the year. The yellow, orange and terracotta borders flanking the pool are in full bloom as are the blue borders in the entry gardens. This year sees the addition of a lower red and blue border below the pool featuring penstemons and salvias.
AUTUMN – Monday 28th April 2025
Autumn is my favourite time of the year! I’d love for you to come and experience Stonefields in the glorious Autumn palette of Yellow Orange Red and Crimson. Colour is richly provided by the Maples in the woodland garden, the serpentine Hawthorn hedges, and the Boston Ivy and Crimson Glory Vine that cloak the house. This is the last time to see Stonefields in its final flush of colour before the bareness of winter arrives.
EARLY SPRING – Thursday 2nd October 2026
Late September, early October is the grand arrival of Spring at Stonefields, when all the white and black Tulips in the parterre terraces are in full show, along with many coloured tulips planted throughout other parts of the garden. The groupings of Japanese crab apples make a spectacular display of blossom to provide no doubt that sunnier days are here to celebrate.
EARLY SPRING – Friday 9th October 2026
Late September, early October is the grand arrival of Spring at Stonefields, when all the white and black Tulips in the parterre terraces are in full show, along with many coloured tulips planted throughout other parts of the garden. The groupings of Japanese crab apples make a spectacular display of blossom to provide no doubt that sunnier days are here to celebrate.
LATE SPRING – Friday 20th November 2026
Late September, early October is the grand arrival of Spring at Stonefields, when all the white and black Tulips in the parterre terraces are in full show, along with many coloured tulips planted throughout other parts of the garden. The groupings of Japanese crab apples make a spectacular display of blossom to provide no doubt that sunnier days are here to celebrate.
LATE SPRING – Friday 27st November 2026
Late September, early October is the grand arrival of Spring at Stonefields, when all the white and black Tulips in the parterre terraces are in full show, along with many coloured tulips planted throughout other parts of the garden. The groupings of Japanese crab apples make a spectacular display of blossom to provide no doubt that sunnier days are here to celebrate.
More 2026 Private Tours coming soon...
Summer
Autumn
Early Spring
Late Spring
More Private Tours to come for for 2026