2011 - 4th September - Club Run to The Briars Homestead

By the time I had driven from The Basin to the meeting point at Cranbourne, the weather was already looking at bit doubtful for the DVHCC run to the Briars Homestead in Mt Martha, Victoria. We threw caution to the wind and set off in convoy and were joined at the homestead by others who motored down the peninsula on their own.

http://www.virtualsorrento.com.au/trust-properties/the-briars

http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=24562

http://www.napoleonguide.com/briars.htm

The oldest homestead in the Mornington Peninsula, the Briars Homestead is a hidden treasure, and the extensive Napoleonic collection is an added bonus. If only these old walls and buildings could talk, what a story they would tell us. We enjoyed a very thorough guided tour through the homestead, and a good education on the association with Napoleon.

Another surprise was the Eco House, which gave many an idea or two for up coming renovations and home improvements.

The weather finally took control and down came the rain around lunch time, which was my cue to leave, and would you believe it, 10 k's down the road, dry weather all the way home along Nepean Highway and Eastlink.

I am sure all enjoyed the outing, and thanks to the organisers, a fine job. Another 78 miles of trouble free motoring in an 83 year old car.

If you have not been to the Briars, do yourself a favour, you will not be disappointed.

A few photos of the day are as follows: