Fundraising & events
Annie James’ open garden for Cottage
December 01, 2025
Last month, Cottage Ambassador Annie James opened her garden “Elaine” to the public as a fundraiser for Cottage by the Sea. Roughly 280 people visited the property in Canterbury, Melbourne, enjoying the serene environment.
Elaine is a beautiful country-style garden containing mature trees such as Atlantic Cedar, Scarlet Oak and Elm, with shady underplanting surrounding the heritage-listed 1890s house.
“It was a gorgeous weekend with lots of visitors sitting on the veranda or under the shade of large trees enjoying the tranquillity of the garden, as well as the refreshments provided by friends and us. A very pleasant weekend,” shares Annie.
The successful event raised $1,500 for Cottage by the Sea. We thank Annie and her friends for organising such a wonderful fundraiser, and to everyone who visited the open garden.
