Stage five at Barwarre Gardens Retirement Village is now taking expressions of interest from those who are entering retirement or considering downsizing as they enter that next phase of their lives.
A retirement village isn’t often the first place people consider when circumstances change and they need a new home.
That was the case for Carol Hose who first became aware of Barwarre Gardens on a recommendation from her sister.
Tentative at first, after a chat with her family Carol agreed that a new lifestyle would be beneficial for her.
Carol said it was the one and only retirement village she looked at.
After she walked in the gate, she said “there was just something about the feel of the place”.
Having only been at Barwarre Gardens for a couple of weeks, Carol was still settling in and unpacking her boxes.
She was greeted at the door by a friendly neighbour, Joan, who invited her to Friday night happy hour with a number of other residents. Carol felt instantly welcomed.
“That was amazing because I just felt someone had my back,” Carol said.
“People reach out to you, but without being intrusive, and that’s something that’s important because we’re all very private in our own way.”
Situated within walking distance of Marshall train station and just a minute or two’s drive from major shopping centres, Barwarre Gardens was developed and built by iconic Geelong community services organisation Karingal.
The village is opening its doors on Saturday 21 October for an Open Day where guests can view floor plans and take a walk through the gardens while having a chat to residents.
To find out more about Barwarre Gardens Retirement Village, contact Leeanne Morrison on 1300 472 424 or visit www.barwarregardens.com.au.
