Over the years, numerous groups have visited to enjoy Garden Tours in this extraordinary garden, and each guest has been inspired by its splendor. Julie’s garden is more than a visual delight; it’s a place of respite, offering a serene escape from the dry outback landscape.
We invite your group to be part of this ongoing journey. Come and explore Julie’s labor of love, where the beauty of nature certainly meets the spirit of determination. Your experience awaits!
In 1982, Bruce and Julie arrived as young newlyweds. The undeveloped dry area block had been purchased by Julie’s parents, John and Pat Jones, in 1977.
By the time they arrived, there was little or no garden and the 12 square 1930s homestead was riddled with mice and their droppings as well as dust.
Over the years, this once barren and dry landscape has transformed dramatically; both on the busy working station and the homestead garden oasis. Now a well-managed and enchanting country homestead welcomes guests from all over the world to their authentic luxury outback accommodation.
As a young newlywed, Julie had never aspired to be a gardener but her creative spirit dictated she couldn’t live happily and make a home in such awful conditions.
At the heart of this transformation is Julie. Her creative flair and relentless spirit shine throughout the expansive garden she designed and nurtured herself. Armed with just a wheelbarrow, a shovel, some cuttings, and lawn runners—along with a hefty dose of determination—Julie embarked on a journey that would redefine this outback landscape with limited resources and problematic access to water. Rather than having a grand vision she tackled one project at a time. She drew inspiration from each completed endeavor.
This resulted in the vibrant oasis we see today – a refuge and welcoming environment for her family, friends, and visitors to enjoy. During the many drought years, Bruce would come in after a long, difficult day saying that the garden was what kept him sane.
This garden is not just a collection of plants; it’s a lifelong passion project that reflects Julie’s incredible creativity, dedication, and hard work. Each plant you see during the garden tours tells a story of perseverance against the odds, illustrating how beauty can emerge from even the harshest environments. Over the years, Julie has learned what plants thrive in the harsh climate and believes design is more important than the variety of plants. It is of key importance to choose plants that will thrive in one’s specific conditions.
Julie looks forward to welcoming you for one of those garden tours to share the Corynnia Station garden, a little of their lives, and knowledge of plants and garden design.
