In 1867 Henry Sebire, his wife Martha and their four children settled in Wandin Yallock.
The land was cleared, and Henry built their first home using that timber, and the hamlet of Wandin was ‘put on the map’.
Henry, a former stonemason, and local labourers made bricks by hand, using clay quarried from the property’s dam, and Mont De Lancey became the first brick house to be built in the district.
Four generations of Sebires lived and flourished at Mont De Lancey for over 100 years, and it is rich in the Sebire family history and the history of the local area, and today it is ready for you to explore.
Take a self-guided tour or book your social club or group tour and discover what daily life was like in the pioneering days. Many of the volunteer tour guides are descendants of the original family, and they have a wealth of knowledge and great tales to tell.
Explore historical artefacts and gain an insight into how the locals lived through photos and memorabilia in our Museum.
The onsite Café offers morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea options; perfect to enjoy whilst exploring the property.
You might even get to see the working blacksmiths in their purpose-built forge, shaping metal into tools and art with heat and hammer, or The Eastern Woodturners using age old traditions to turn timber into art and functional pieces, and check out vintage engines and machinery in the Yarra Valley Vintage Machinery Preservation Society shed.
Numerous events are held throughout the year; annual events such as the Draught Horse Festival weekend in late summer, and the Spring Festival, Art on the Hill and market weekend in September provide a great day out for families. The Ray Oliver Gallery hosts many exhibitions throughout the year including photography, arts, quilting and crafting, and porcelain.
Mont De Lancey was gifted to the people of Victoria to become a museum and local community project over 31 years ago. Why not take a drive to Wandin North in the beautiful Yarra Valley. Keep an eye on the website montdelancey.org.au and Facebook page for all upcoming events.
