A passion for gardening and history coupled with a love of mazes was what led to the development of the tourism venture of ‘The Rustic Maze & Country Garden
The brainchild farmers Jane and Jodie Costello. Their property ‘Lower Coolegong’ is lacted between Young and Grenfell. Farming is a tough gig with a great reliance on the weather to make a living.
Like other farming families, they were on the lookout for ways to diversify.
Jane had always wanted to do a maze out of hedging plants & trialed potential species to use; but years of drought and limited water supplies for
the garden put a dampener on those ideas. So, thinking outside the box, the idea of a tin maze was born. After much planning and a bit of self-doubt, they went ahead regardless. “Naively we went into it with the philosophy of build it and they will come”. That was 2015.
Since then the maze was completed, the old shearers quarters were dismantled and rebuilt to become the cafe and entrance building. The beautiful garden has expanded, with even more activities developed for
their visitors to enjoy; & more ideas in the pipeline. Jane really looks forward to having group tours, organisations and private visit, to share the history of the family property which was settled by the Maroney family in the early 1850’s; also talking about the maze and gardens development. Offering tour and meal packages. ‘I know we have developed a unique experience”.
The Rustic Maze & Country
The Next Open day will be Saturday October 3rd ad Sunday October 4th (bookings essential)y Garden opens on selected weekends during the year so follow them on social media or check out their webpage: therusticmaze.com.au
