A Journey Through Time and Resilience
Step into the 18th century and explore Madeleine’s Garden at Roma, where the traditions of French colonial gardening come to life.
Discover the stories of the indentured servants and Black enslaved people whose labour, resilience, and ingenuity were essential to creating, tending, and harvesting these gardens.
- Walk Through History – Stroll through the heritage garden inspired by the grand gardens of Versailles and discover the French influence on colonial gardening.
- Meet Madeleine – Learn the story of Madeleine, who represents the enslaved women who worked these gardens, and gain a deeper understanding of their lives and contributions.
- Foraging Walk – Explore Roma’s Heritage Trails and discover the edible plants that helped sustain the settlement.