Book Farm is a 56 acre property in the Maleny area's part of the Blackall Range. There is a six acre pristine rainforest on Obi Obi Creek, and a number of areas under revegetation and regeneration. Bird life is abundant with occasional sightings of platypus, echidnas, reptiles and possums.
Jill Morris (children's author and publisher) has accumulated a gallery of original illustrations from children's books and a rare collection of publishing - process samples. Finished books are available for author signatures. Experienced illustrators are often in attendance. Guided walks through the rainforest often turn into mild adventures, inspiring writing and art.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
07 5494 3000
Email: jillmorris@greaterglider.com.au
Web:
www.greaterglider.com.au
ENTRY INFORMATION
Open Times:
Any day by appointment.
Entry Costs:
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group | $396.00 | 01 May 08 - 31 Mar 09 | 30 students or fewer for a one day visit. |
| Group | $110.00 | 01 May 08 - 31 Mar 09 | 60 students for a one hour visit. |
| Group | $275.00 | 01 May 08 - 31 Mar 09 | 30 students for a two hour visit. Bring your own picnic. |
| Group | $1100.00 | 01 May 08 - 31 Mar 09 | In-service teacher's program of up to 30 participants. |
| Group | $165.00 | 01 May 08 - 31 Mar 09 | Any group of up to ten people. |
| Student | $792.00 | 01 May 08 - 31 Mar 09 | 60 pro rata one day visit. |
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: Talk, writing and art workshops are available for children, as well as a walk to the enchanted cabin.
Disabled: Guests with a disability are welcome. A gallery area for viewing is available with book illustrations. A one step entrance.
General Comments
Book Farm is a unique venue. Home of award-winning children's author Jill Morris, Book Farm combines literature and art with natural eco-tourism rainforest and wildlife. It has Advanced Accreditation from Eco Tourism Australia. Is the home base of prize-winning children's publishing house, Great Glider Productions.
How to get There
From Maleny: drive through the town plus three kilometres and continue straight ahead to Reesville, on Reesville Road (not right to Witta). At eight and a half kilometres from town turn left into Rees Lane and then right into Book Farm gate. Maleny is 100 kilometres north of Brisbane via Landsborough.
inclusion
A school excursion to the Book Farm includes: a complimentary morning tea on arrival, talks about writing, illustration and publishing, guided trek through the rainforest, writing workshop, sharing and discussion and a visit to gallery of illustration originals.
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