Barbara May Foundation 'Walk on the Wild Side' Farm Day
Description
East Coast Wildflower Farm are delighted to invite you to a very special day celebrating Australian native wildflowers and the work of the Barbara May Foundation in changing women's lives in East Africa.
Enjoy a farm tour, delicious lunch catered by The Butcher's Daughter, morning & afternoon tea plus floral demonstrations.
Take a guided farm walk through East Coast Wildflowers Farm with Craig Scott and his team. Craig is one of Australia's most respected native wildflower growers. In the afternoon, enjoy a floral demonstration transforming native blooms into breathtaking arrangements, with renowned Sydney florists, Bess, owner of Bess Paddington and Carla, owner of The Ivy League.
Ticket prices
$120 per person: General admission includes morning & afternoon tea, delicious lunch, plus farm tour and floral demonstrations.
$200 per person: General admission + Wildflower Bouquet Making Workshop. Take home a large beautiful native display. Spaces are limited for the workshop, so book early to secure your place.
Concessions and discounts are not available for this event.
100% of ticket sales will be donated to the Barbara May Foundation.
Entertainment by local musician James Leonard.
Hear from Karen Baker, General Manager, Barbara May Foundation, on the latest progress in fistula treatment, prevention, and maternal healthcare across East Africa, plus an update from Lindsay Thitchener, Executive Manager, Sonic Healthcare Foundation, on the partnership supporting these life-changing initiatives.
We thank East Coast Wildflowers for their generosity in hosting this day. Tickets are limited, so grab your friends and book early to secure your place.
About the Barbara May Foundation
The Barbara May Foundation is an Australian based not-for-profit enabling women in Africa to give birth safely through providing access to quality maternal healthcare. Your support also enables women to have their dignity restored through specialised surgery for obstetric fistula (a birthing injury), once prevalent here in Australia as well, but now largely eradicated due to access to hospitals.
Lineup
Craig Scott
Craig Scott is a fourth-generation flower grower and owner of East Coast Wildflowers, a leading supplier of Australian native and South African wildflowers. East Coast Wildflowers were awarded flower grower of the year for the third time in 2025. For more information and to see some beautiful images of the farm, visit: https://www.eastcoastwildflowers.com/press
Karen Baker
Karen Baker is the General Manager of The Barbara May Foundation. The Barbara May Foundation is an Australian based not-for-profit enabling women in Africa to give birth safely through providing access to quality maternal healthcare. Your support also enables women to have their dignity restored through specialised surgery for obstetric fistula (a birthing injury), once prevalent here in Australia as well, but now largely eradicated due to access to hospitals.
Lindsay Thitchener
Lindsay Thitchener is the Executive Manager of Sonic Healthcare Foundation. Sonic Healthcare Foundation partner with Barbara May Foundation to provide life saving maternal healthcare services for poor and vulnerable women in East Africa.
Bess
Bess is owner and director of Bess Paddington. Bess grew up on a flower farm surrounded by native blooms cultivated by her father and grandfather, and with over 15 years of floristry experience, in Sydney and London, she developed a deep appreciation of both European and Australian flowers. In 2018, she founded Bess to celebrate Australian native wildflowers, bringing the beauty of local blooms to the community. 2025 World-Best Florist nominee - Financial Times
Carla
Carla is the owner of The Ivy League. Based in Sydney's Northern Beaches, The Ivy League is a studio based floral design studio, creating wedding flowers, event florals and bespoke corporate arrangements across Sydney.
James Leonard
James is a Central Coast based musician, singer and guitarist with over 20 years experience performing.
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