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After
following the Lilydale Road from Launceston for 18 kms turn
right into Whites Mill Road. The Centre can be found 500
meters on the right at number 50 where the green rolling
hills of the Lilydale valley can be viewed.
The
weathered Tas Oak building blends beautifully into the natural
bush surroundings.
The
entrance holds displays of some of the current activities
the Centre is being used for and information about up coming
events within our area. This is also the storage area for
additional seating and six large tables. On the left hand
side of the hallway is the administration office, to the
right is a large art room equipped with benches, sinks and
a central table.
The large timber lined kitchen
allows for easy catering for large or small groups. Rain
water is used exclusively throughout the Centre. There is
an electric oven, two microwave ovens, two fridges and also
a wood fuel stove for cooking. The antique pine shearers
table can easily accommodate ten.
The large main hall is carpeted
and has electric fan heaters, ceiling fans and a warm cosy
atmosphere with its timber lined walls, large picture windows
and cathedral ceilings.
The hall is spacious enough
to accommodate up to 50 people comfortably, and up to 80
for concerts and conferences (seated). Toilet facilities
are also available in the hall. Informal conversation areas
with lounge chairs can be arranged in a variety of settings,
ideal for workshops or discussion groups.
One of the main features
of the hall is its beautiful stained glass window of balloons
in flight, created by a local artisan especially for the
Mt Arthur Centre (when the Centre was used as a family school).
Beneath the balloons and through all windows, lovely views
of the surrounding countryside can be seen.
Outside the main hall is
a lawn area, covered pergola, bbq and ten picnic tables
with benches. An outdoor 'wet area' art room is situated
here as well. One of our current projects, the straw bale
room can be viewed from this area.
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