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Introducing our Team

Meet our Team

Matthew Rush our Head Gardener has been apart of our garden for 16 years. His dedication and expertise play a crucial role in making our garden a beautiful and thriving space. 

Kaitlyn Sanford our Office Manager has been apart of our team since 2017 and is responsible for Front of House along with Event Management, Gift Shop Management.

 

Amy Smith- Our friendly and dedicated Customer Service Officer, here to assist with all your enquiry needs.

Leisa Wheatley- Our Administration and Marketing Officer, marketing and promoting our services while connecting with our customers online.

Our Gardening team love to chat to our visitors and provide answers to any questions you may have. Make sure you say hi on your next visit!

Our Front of House Team will greet you with a smile and as much information regarding our garden & local area as needed!

Board of Directors:

Cr Bill West ORS

Mr Tony Mooney OAM ORS

Bryony Feltham

Dr Darren Mitchell OAM

Mr Ray Walsh

Mrs Libby Ewing-Jarvie

Mayor Mr Paul Smith

Cheryl Speechley

Head Gardener – Mathew Rush

Office Manager - Kaitlyn Sanford 

 Administration and Marketing Officer - Leisa Wheatley

 

Customer Service Officer - Amy Smith

 

Front of House Team  –  Lyn Pettit, Jen Rowston ,Lexi, Allana,  Heidi Chambers & Shelby Chambers.

Cultural Centre - Kaitlyn Sanford 

 

Gardeners – Carrie Downing, Jared Sullivan, Kurt Petty, Kurt Richardson

 

 

 

Cleaning By: Spruce it up Cleaning - Shaun and Chris 

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1 Ken Nakajima Place

PO Box 248

Cowra NSW 2794

 

Garden:  02 6341 2233 

Cafe: 02 6342 5222

Email: info@cowragarden.com.au

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Cowra Japanese Garden & Cultural Centre acknowledges the Wiradjuri people, the Traditional Custodians of the land where we exist. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

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