Historic Ormiston House

13/04/2026

There are only a few tickets left to our Mother’s Day High Tea on Sunday 10th May at 11am. Book now to not miss out .
Go to https://trybooking.com/DKHIV

01/04/2026

11/03/2026

$70pp - which includes a delicious Champagne High Tea, guest speaker, live entertainment and tour of the historic home.
The theme of this year's Festival is "Change" - exploring how history shapes us and how we are changing history. The theme focuses on reinterpreting heritage, breathing new life into traditions and examining the evolution of communities...
This year's guest speaker will be Paul Bishop, Redland City Councillor for Division 10, who has the assigned portfolio of Arts, Culture and Heritage.
FOR BOOKINGS PLEASE VISIT Trybooking.com/DJQSL
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AUSTRALIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL
THEME: CHANGE - 18 April to 18 May 2026

11/03/2026

Ormiston House is delighted to be open for 2026.
We have a great year planned with both the Mother’s Day and National Trust Heritage Month High Teas both open for bookings .

To book Mother’s Day please visit
https://www.trybooking.com/DKHIV

To book National Trust Champagne High Teas both visit https://www.trybooking.com/DJQSL

05/03/2026

Join us at Ormiston House on Sunday May 10 at 11am for our delicious Mother’s Day High Tea .
Guests will be welcomed with a glass of bubbly or juice on arrival followed by a delicious spread of finger sandwiches, hot savouries , sweets, scones with jam and cream and bottomless tea or coffee. Live entertainment will also be provided to help make mums day that bit more special .
Cost $70pp
For bookings please go to
https://www.trybooking.com/DKHIV

03/03/2026

Our first Redlands After Dark tour run by Jack Sim and Ghost Tours Australia was a great success last Saturday 28th February.

21/12/2025

Ormiston House is now closed for Sunday visits and will reopen on Sunday March 8 at 12pm.
On behalf of all the wonderful volunteers at Ormiston House I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year .

01/12/2025

Ormiston House is delighted to use Little Flamingo Catering for all its High Tea events .
Bec from Littie Flamingo will be attending our craft markets and Christmas Carols on Saturday 6th December selling some yummy Christmas favourites to eat .
Christmas Cupcakes $4
Gingerbread Men $2.50
4 pack of chocolate raspberry brownie $12
Petite Charcuterie Box $14 ( perfect for 1)
Cold Drinks $3.

Gates open at 3pm - carols commence at 5.30
ENTRY - Gold Coin Donation

28/11/2025

"There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island."
Walt Disney (American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor and film producer.)
You can never go wrong with a good book for a Christmas present !
Join us on Saturday 6th December from 3pm for our Christmas Markets followed by Carols at 5.30pm. Bring along a chair or blanket and sing along to your favourite Xmas tunes.
Two of our stall holders this year are successful female fiction writers whose books are based on accurate historical research.
Come along and chat with the authors Dr Karen Thurect and Carmel Audsley and pick up a couple of great Christmas gifts .
Dr Karen Thurecht has a PhD in medical anthropology and specialised in Indigenous Health and Aged Care. Starting her career traipsing through the jungles of Papua New Guinea and the tropics of Australia, Karen has published articles in professional journals in relation to both Indigenous Health and Aged Care and has previously published two non-fiction books. All Karen’s fictional books reflect her experience and interest in social history, the history of medicine, and themes of overcoming oppression.
Although the actual murders are fiction, each book is based on accurate historical research on
the people, places, and circumstances of those periods in Queensland.
Carmel McMurdo Audsley lives in Brisbane, Australia and, after a career as a Journalist and Editor, now researches and writes historical fiction novels set in Scotland. Carmel also publishes a monthly e-magazine for ex-pat Scots in Australia. “The research for a book is an ongoing process,” Carmel said.
“Details are very important when writing historical fiction.’
Entry is by GOLD COIN DONATION.

27/11/2025

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas …..
Ormiston House will celebrate its final event of the year on Saturday 6th December with Christmas Markets from 3pm where you can pick up that special gift , enjoy delicious food from Bec and Little Flamingo and wander through the historic house before singing along to some of your favourite Christmas Carols . Local entertainer Liam Waldock will present the Carols with soprano Abbey Guilfoyle. Carols begin at 5.30. Bring along a chair or picnic blanket and a picnic.
A little birdie told me Santa will be making a special appearance . 🎅
Entry is by Gold Coin Donation .