Located in the historic town of Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills, The Cedars is the iconic estate of renowned Australian artist Sir Hans Heysen (1877-1968) and his family, including accomplished artist daughter, Nora Heysen (1911-2003). It is one of the country’s most intact and best preserved historic homes.
The Cedars has an extraordinary breadth of offerings to visitors in history, art, architecture, gardens, locally made food and beverages, natural bushland and more. The house and studios are lovingly retained with the original furniture, collections and artwork of the Heysen family.
Visitors can tour the beautiful historic home and heritage-listed studios of both Hans and Nora Heysen, delight in the stunning and extensive Artist’s Garden (the only original one of its kind in Australia), immerse themselves amongst the magnificent gums on the property and relax in the Cedars Café & Tea Rooms.
A visit to The Cedars is a unique opportunity to discover the original settings of the Heysens’ everyday life with some 200 original works on display in changing exhibitions in the studios and the house.