Ravenswood Homestead
The landed gentry of 19th-century Victoria knew how to live in style. Ravenswood is a perfect example of the opulence of the era's homesteads.
Set amid spacious gardens, surrounded by shady verandahs, and built from mellow red brick, this 1857 mansion is a testament to how rural Victoria benefited from the gold that flowed from nearby diggings. Today's sybarites can also enjoy a taste of what Ravenswood offers.
An easy drive from Melbourne and close to Bendigo, Castlemaine and Maldon, the homestead opens its doors to guests looking to tour the area or just relax and enjoy the magnificent house and its extensive grounds. And, it's an ideal place for small groups.
Everything about Ravenswood is grand. The guest rooms have a mixture of 1800s elegance with 21st-century convenience. Owner Art van Dyk is an avid antique collector and is passionate about food (book in for dinner in the homestead's sumptuous dining room).
A walk in Ravenswood's gardens is also a must – look for the huge bronze fountain and ancient River Red gums. Most of all, relive the lifestyle of the lucky few from when Victoria's boom was beginning.
Morning/sitting room (open fire), formal dining room, historic Garden House with open fire. Full breakfast served; dinner by arrangement.
Contact Details
Host: Art van Dyk
Calder Hwy Ravenswood VIC 3453
 Phone: (03) 5435 3284
 Fax: (03) 5435 3284
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