Evening Talk by David Ashley Kerr at Oatlands Art Retreat 2025

Join us for a relaxed evening of dinner and conversation with artist and educator Brigita Ozolins. Inspired by a love of books and libraries, Dr Brigita Ozolins is best known for making large-scale installations about our relationship to language, history and culture. She has completed numerous commissions for public and private organisations including MONA, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, the City of Hobart, Ten Days on the Island, Mona Foma, Dark Mofo, Detached, Libraries Tasmania and the Soros Foundation Latvia. In this intimate setting at The Kentish, in the heart of Oatlands, Brigita will share insights into her artistic practice, influences, and the deeper meanings woven through her work. Time: 6pm (talk starts at 7.30pm) Description: Enjoy a 2-course meal at The Kentish - Oatlands, followed by a talk from Brigita Ozolins

In the historic Tasmanian midlands town of Oatlands, The Kentish Hotel stands proud. Built in 1832 in what is now the most in tact Georgian town in Australia, this heritage listed country pub is the beating heart of the community it serves. Boasting a bar, restaurant, cafe and accommodation, The Kentish is the perfect place to grab a drink, dine on deliciously fresh Tassie produce or settle in to a cosy room for the night.

A day trippers' hideaway, Raffah House is a centrally based three bedroom, historic home and garden lovingly converted into accommodation for family and groups to enjoy whilst travelling across this beautiful little island we call Lutruwita/Tasmania. Raffah House is an accommodation situated centrally in the historical sandstone village of Oatlands, Tasmania. Among many things, Raffah was a bustling maternity hospital in the early 1900s. Now standing as a beautiful, sympathetically restored heritage home which is a place to seek comfort and relaxation in a stylish yet understated atmosphere. Raffah House can accommodate 6 people in 3 spacious bedrooms - two of the rooms comprise luxurious queen beds and the third is a twin bedroom. Complimentary G&Ts on arrival, cloud-soft french flax linen, warm sandstone and spacious backyard with a stunning European inspired garden, expansive outdoor entertaining area and seasonal vegetable garden ready for guests to forage for their next meal.

Light-filled, two-bedroom heritage cottage with expansive new extension, as seen on Grand Designs Australia 2024. Located in Australia’s largest sandstone colonial village, Oatlands, just 50 minutes from Hobart airport, in the heart of country Tasmania. Petit Chateau Oatlands is the perfect high-end getaway for couples, solo travellers, or friends - you’ll love all the special details inside this stylish 1830’s convict-built stone cottage. Picture hand-carved sandstone walls, Georgian cottage windows, a vaulted ceiling with 200-year-old exposed beams, a luxurious contemporary bathtub, and cosy fireplace. Two bedrooms with King-size beds await you with deliciously cosy linen and French Consul linen cushions crafted from French flax by Irish artisans. You’ll love the quiet simplicity of our antique provincial furniture and decor. From the bedrooms, walk through the 1830’s original doorway into two beautifully appointed and comfortable lounge settings – sink into our cloud-like lounge in front of the fire or enjoy your morning tea in our linen Chesterfields gazing out to the garden. The large open plan room also includes a gorgeous country kitchen and island bench for preparing meals or enjoying a wine. To the side is their large French-styled walk in bathroom + powder room, mudroom entrance and full laundry.