Step back in time to the early settlement of the Yarra Valley
Have you ever wondered how the pioneers of the Yarra Valley lived a 100 or more years ago? Take a trip back in time, to Mont De Lancey and an authentic recreation of pioneer life that will engage and entertain you and your family. Wandin's earliest brick homestead and its gardens have been fully restored and you can even meet some of the descendants of the pioneer families who will bring local history alive as you tour this award-winning heritage attraction in the beautiful Yarra Valley.
Group tours, weddings, school groups, special functions and the general public are all catered for. Why not make it a full day and enjoy a light lunch in our unique French Restaurant, Les Chesselles, situated in our grounds. You will enjoy fresh local produce and the best coffee in the Yarra Valley, and the specialty of the house, delicious Petit Fours.
If you haven't experienced Mont De Lancey yet, you owe it to yourself to come and have a look. Our volunteer guides are waiting to welcome you.
Located in Wandin, Victoria, Australia, Mont De Lancey Historical Home and Museum features an historic home and 1880's Slab Kitchen, gardens, museum, chapel Heritage Education Centre and blacksmiths shop.
The establishment of Mont De Lancey was made possible by a most generous gift of property from members of the Sebire family, and the enthusiastic and material support of the descendants of the community's pioneers. This allows each of us, our children and their children, to develop a pride in the achievements of our past which can be shared by all who visit this area, part of Victoria's magnificent Yarra Valley.
Mercurio's Menu
Popular film and TV personality Paul Mercurio recently filmed Mercurio's Menu at Mont De Lancey, sampling some of the produce at the Farmers Market, and sharing duties in the kitchen with Chris Helleren at Les Chesselles. Stream the program here.
Weddings at Mont De Lancey
Have a sneak peek at some of the wonderful Wedding services that Mont De Lancey and Les Chesselles have to offer. Stream the video here.
Bastille Day at Mont De Lancey
Bastille Day at Mont De Lancey and Les Chesselles was a great success! We filmed many of the great events that happened on the day. Stream the video here.
The Slab Kitchen at Mont De Lancey
The Gardens
View across Yarra Valley from the homestead
Farmers Market at Mont De Lancey, every second Saturday of each month (more details)
Saturday Farmers Market
"Paddock to Plate" farmers produce market, 2nd Saturday of each month
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# 7 - OPENING OF THE COMMON SCHOOL 1869 Mr Thomas Mattingley was appointed Head Teacher at a fixed salary, which had to be raised partly by a weekly charge of from sixpence 6d. to one shilling 1/-, being made for each scholar, according to age, the Committee holding itself responsible for any deficiency that might occur. On one occasion as much as Five pound had to be paid by each member of the Committee to make good the teacher's salary. Such arrangements continued in force until the passing of the famous Education Act of 1870.
MONT DE LANCEY
Wellington Road, Wandin,
PO Box 316, Wandin, Victoria, 3139
Tel: +61 3 5964 2088
Fax: +61 3 5964 3855
Weds to Sun 10:00am to 5:00pm
Open all public holidays except Good Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Eve.