The Cedars is a place of extraordinary breadth, encompassing art, history, and nature in a uniquely harmonious setting. Home to the nationally recognised and highly valuable collections of the Hans and Nora Heysen Foundations, the property features historic architecture, beautifully maintained gardens, native bushland, and welcoming spaces like the Cedars' Kitchen cafe.
The property passed from Hans to his eldest son David in 1968 and onto David's four children in 1990. It remained a private residence until the Heysen descendants officially opened it to the public six days a week in 1994, recognising its value as a national cultural icon. It is now under the custodianship of the non-for-profit Hans Heysen Foundation, set up by the Heysen Family in 2011, whose mission it is to preserve, protect, and promote the Heysen legacy.