Twilight Tours - Investigate the paranormal at Como House

Explore Como Historic House after dark; you may find a surprise or two!

In cooperation with Spookspotters, Twilight Tours are more exciting than ever this winter. The two hour tour is filled with captivating Como stories, both spooky and not. Every tour is different- what will you discover on the next twilight tour?

The last twilight tour of this season is on Thursday, 2nd September. The July and August Twilight Tours are SOLD OUT- please ring if you would like to be added to the waiting list, or book for the September tour.

Tours run from 6:30-8:30pm

Admission Adults $30 Concession $27 Adult Member $25 Member Concession $22

Twilight Tours are not suitable for children under 15 years.

Bookings are essential. For more information 9827 2500

Fathers' Day at Como - Sunday 5th September

Dads are our special guests this Father’s Day at Como Historic House and Garden! Surprise your dad with a great day out and enjoy guided mansion and garden tours. Treat your dad to brunch, lunch or a sizzling sausage at our on-site café Bursaria.

House Tour & Garden ticket - includes house tour and gardening talks

Dads: FREE!

Members: FREE

General: Adult $ 12 Concession $ 9 Child $ 6.50 Family $30 (2 adults & up to 4 children)

Garden ticket - garden talks included

Dads: FREE

Members: FREE

General: Adult $ 5 Concession $ 3 Child $ 2 Family $10 (2 adults & up to 4 children)

Please note: Garden Tours are at 11:00am and 2:00pm

For more information 9827 2500

Just announced - Encore piano recital series this September

'SHARP, FLAT AND GRAND' - with Nancy Tsou

Highlight performance - Sunday 19th September 2pm-4pm

Nancy Tsou returns to Como in August for another series of her popular recital program. Join Nancy as she plays Como's historic Lipp & Sohn piano in the mansion's glittering ballroom. We invite Classical music lovers and novices alike to listen and be inspired.

Adults $40.00, Concession $35.00, National Trust Member discount $5

To book please call 9827 2500 or email como@nattrust.com.au

School Holidays the Old Fashioned Way

Como offers fun filled activities for kids during school holidays this Spring!

Kids aged 5- 12 are invited to explore the property for a 3 hour olden days program, or 1 hour story time session.

Olden Days- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 21st September, 24 September, 27 September 2010 (10:00-1:00 or 1:00-4:00)

For a day, kids can step back in time and live the life of a 19th century child as they get involved with our detectives workshop, guided garden tour and old fashioned games. Children begin the session by learning about the modern everyday utensils of the Victorian age. The little detectives decipher these strange looking objects and understand their importance and vital necessity in a time long ago.

After learning about the 19th century technologies, children will be given the opportunity to explore the garden with a Como gardener, then let off some steam on the croquet lawn, experiencing the games that children played in the olden days. A variety of games are offered and may include quoits, skittles, croquet, egg & spoon races, badmitton and skipping rope.

Please Note: the is NO SESSION on Thursday 30th September

Story Time- Mondays and Fridays, 20th September, 24th September, 27th September (2:00-3:00)

Join Como's team of story tellers for super silly and fabulously fascinating tales from inside the Como mansion! Magical stories and tall tales will entertain kids with some old fashioned fun. Bring your favourite mug and story tellers will fill it to the top with Como's delicious hot chocolate brew!

Please Note: There is no session on 1 October 2010.

Cost of the olden days program is $15 per child per session.

Cost of the story time program is $5 per child accompanying adult free

Advance booking is required. 9827 2500 or como@nattrust.com.au

Paris to Province - Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd October

For two days in last week of the school holidays, the entire site of historical Como house will transform into a traditional French village, courtesy of Paris to Provence: Melbourne French Festival.
With no less than 20 French food stalls in a Parisien café experience, and up to 80 beautifully decorated stalls lining Como gardens under white marquees, its visitors will be enchanted. Friday is a family friendly day with loads of activities for “les enfants” while the Saturday features a master marquee with workshops on how to dress like a Frenchie, cooking classes, book signings and live performances from the Melbourne French Theatre and French choir La La La.

Friday 1st October 10am-4pm

Saturday 2nd October 10am to 4pm

For more information go to www.paristoprovence.net

To purchase tickets to the Paris to Provence festival CLICK HERE

Seniors Week Festival at Como - 4th October to 8th October 2010

An exclusive event for Senior’s Card holder’s only!

Enjoy Seniors Week at Como Historic House and Garden. Join our guides for a mansion tour and choose from one of three delicious meal packages; morning tea, lunch or afternoon tea.

Three sessions daily

Tour with morning tea 10am-12pm,

Tour with lunch 11:30-1:30pm,

Tour with afternoon tea 2:30-4:30pm

Morning or Afternoon tea & house tour package $14

Lunch & house tour package $19

Booking Essential Phone: 9827 2500

Coming Events in 2010...

Stay tuned for more exciting events at Como this year!