22/09/2026
A Little Piece of My Grandfather’s Heart at Flynn’s Homestead
Yesterday, I hung my grandfather’s own paintings bringing back so many treasured
memories.
Our family has always had a deep love of the Australian countryside, and painting became Dadda’s passion, even as his eyesight deteriorated. His love of the Australian goldfields, old cottages and country life is captured in every brushstroke, reminding me of his beloved cottage at Blackwood, affectionately named "Glencoe".
He lived to the wonderful age of 100 and was one of the kindest, gentlest souls you could ever meet.
Even when he had lost his sight, he never lost his beautiful sense of humour. He would lean in and whisper, not quite realising who else was within earshot...
"I don’t have favourites, but if I did, it would be you."
I still smile wondering how many of us heard those very same words!
These paintings are a little tribute to a very special man and just a few of the treasured family pieces and stories you’ll discover during your stay at Flynn’s Homestead.
A little piece of our family history and our love of the country, shared with you.