The Heysen Home

 

Hans Heysen's home, The Cedars, located near Hahndorf in South Australia, is a cherished heritage site that offers a window into the life and work of one of Australia's most celebrated landscape artists, Hans Heysen, his accomplished artist daughter Nora Heysen, and their family. Built in 1912, this charming property was both a family home and a creative sanctuary for Heysen, where he produced much of his iconic work, capturing the beauty of the Australian landscape. The house is surrounded by extensive gardens and natural bushland, which served as inspiration for many of Hans' paintings, particularly his famous depictions of majestic gum trees. The house itself is a reflection of the Heysen artistic spirit, filled with original artworks, sketches, and personal artifacts that offer insight into his creative process. Today,

The Cedars stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Heysens, inviting visitors to explore the spaces where they lived, worked, and drew inspiration, and to experience the serene beauty that so deeply influenced their art.