Restoring an historic forest lodge
From the Winter 2006 edition of Bush Telegraph Magazine.
In their latest partnership project with Forest NSW, Conservation Volunteers Australia has undertaken restorative work on the historic Edrom Lodge near Eden. Photo by Tony Karacsonyi/Forests NSW Image Library
Edrom Lodge, a heritage listed federation-style building built between 1910-13, is situated on the far south coast of NSW, 35 kilometres south of Eden overlooking Twofold Bay.
The lodge was built by Mr J. Logan, a Monaro grazier, in the style of his family home in Scotland. In 1980, Edrom Lodge was classified by the National Trust for its federation period architecture and gardens, as well as its magnificent landscape setting.
Today, the lodge is owned by Forests NSW and is used as a conference, education and group activities centre. Christine Taylor, the current lodge caretaker, said the lodge is open to anyone but preference is given to education groups.
“Edrom provides an ideal setting for groups studying landscape art and photography, as well as geology, marine biology and many other areas of study in the outdoors,” Christine said.
“It is suitable for large university and school groups, community groups, family holidays or business functions.
“There is dormitory style accommodation for up to 72 people, with your own private beach and 20 acres of private water frontage.”
Forests NSW recognises the importance of retaining the historical value of the lodge and, as part of its ‘Communities in Forests’ program with Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) has undertaken restorative work on the property.
In late 2005, a crew from CVA spent four days at Edrom Lodge undertaking restoration works including wall preparation, repairs and painting; rubbish removal; construction of a set of timber sleeper stairs; and installing new beds.
If you are interested in visiting Edrom Lodge take a look at www.edromlodge.com.au or contact the lodge caretakers Ph: (02) 6496 1510.
Sustainability project manager, Maitland
