Macedon Ranges’ ultimate blokey backyard is no longer open to the public, but money raised by its owner, Terry Moore, will have a lasting impact in the community.
Mr Moore invited people to explore Teldorado earlier this month and raised nearly $3000 for the Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group in the process.
He first opened his Drummond North property to the public in 2013 and has since raised more than $10,000 towards improving mental health care in Macedon Ranges and Hepburn shires.
“I am happy to report that Teldorado Open Gardens is proud to donate $2724.33 to the Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group,” said Mr Moore of his latest fundraising effort.
He said this year’s event would be his final fundraiser so he could focus on his own health issues.
“I have chosen to finish on a high and it’s time that I started putting myself first,” Mr Moore said.
“I have had great support from Hepburn and Macedon Ranges councils, for which I will always be grateful.
“Mental health is not just my issue – it is an ongoing issue … that is a responsibility of every person who lives in our community.
“I will continue to support mental health, but maybe in another way – possibly advocacy down the track.
“Thank you, to all who visited Teldorado and I hope that you have taken some ideas for your own bloke’s backyard! All your generosity has made this a wonderful healing process for me.”
