Palmwoods Garden Village Retirement Community

Palmwoods Garden Village Retirement Community

Ann & David Bryan

Ann Bryan and her husband David have called Palmwoods Garden Village home for three years.

Originally from the UK, the couple moved to Australia as newlyweds in 1969 chasing opportunity and lifestyle, and that’s exactly what they got.

“We opened our own restaurant, and I don’t think we would’ve had that opportunity in the UK,” Ann said.

The couple spent more than a decade living on Sydney’s northern beaches, and then on the Central Coast, but by 1984 they were ready for a change.

“We were thinking of moving to Brisbane, but when we saw the Sunshine Coast, we thought it was much nicer.”

However, it wasn’t the Coast’s pristine beaches that won the couple over.

“We love bushwalking, so the hinterland is where we love to be,” Ann said.

That’s why when they decided to downsize, they felt right at home at Palmwoods Garden Village.

“We love it because the shops are a short walk in one direction, but we are also on the edge of the countryside. If you go the other way you end up walking past paddocks.”

After living on acreage, Ann said the gardens and the unit’s size were very attractive.

“We have two children, eight grandchildren and a new great-great grandson,” Ann said.

“We’ve got a huge veranda, so when we get together at Christmas there’s still plenty of room.”

Ann and David have embraced the Sundale community.

“We strongly recommend it. You can become as involved as you want, and you have good neighbours.

“Our friends love it here, and we’ve made lots of new friends too.”

Ann produces the Palmwoods Garden Village newsletter and sits on the Residents’ Committee. The couple is also involved in the broader community. Keen photographers, they are proud members of the Caloundra Camera Club.