Montsalvat is the oldest artist community in Australia. It is a venue for artists to hone their craft in myriad ways: poetry, literature, drama, glass, ceramics, textiles, jewellery, photography, drawing, film, sculpture, painting, composing and performing music, and creating musical instruments.
The visionary Justus Jörgensen founded Montsalvat in 1934. The charming period architecture of pise de terre (rammed earth) is spread about in the twelve acres of grounds where art is continuously practised. There’s an artist in residence program, arts education, festivals, concerts, exhibitions, and literary events that take place. A guided tour of Montsalvat is available for visitors to view the estate that was used as the set for the 2014 movie “I, Frankenstein”. The Great Hall is also a popular place for wedding functions.
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That looks like a very nice place to stay, indeed!
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Agree – thanks for stopping by.
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Great pics and a great place to visit, we are keen to visit this place on our next visit to Vic. G’day! and Happy Aussieday!
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I’m pleased that you enjoyed it. G’day and belated Happy Aussie day!
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What a lovely place to stay. And how cool would that be to immerse oneself in an artist community like that!! I really like your pic with the spiral staircase.
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Wow! Wonderful pictures!
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Great pictures of a beautiful place! Thanks for visiting my blog… 🙂
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I appreciate your saying that.
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What a beautiful place! Great pics
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Appreciate the kind words.
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Looks wonderful!
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Good of you to say that.
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This place is so beautiful and very unique. The photographs capture all the artistic charm. Definitely a place I may need to visit now if I ever get the chance. Loved the post 🙂
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Wonderful pictures. What an amazing place, I could sure handle a couple weeks there. Absolutely beautiful.
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I’m glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by and letting me know.
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I would love to go there, it’s beautiful, great pictures!
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Looks like an awesome place. Thanks for letting me know it exists.
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You’re welcome; glad you liked it.
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Many thanx for sharing the cool photos on this post.
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Charming… just a pity it’s so far away!! 😉
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Thanks for the visit.
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Really a very lovely set, thanks for sharing!
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Beautiful architecture! I love the cottages and flowers 🙂
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I’d love to visit when I’m in Australia next time. 😀
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That’s nice of you to say. Thanks for letting me know your thoughts.
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Those photos look fabulous. I wish I could visit Melbourne, someday..
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Thank you for the compliment and for stopping by.
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This is so beautiful it makes me wish I lived in Australia and could visit–just gorgeous photographs!
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Appreciate the kind words. Thanks for the visit.
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great photos
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That’s nice of you to say.
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