ryldene is a heritage listed house and garden, located at 17 McIntosh Street, Gordon, in the heart of Ku-ring-gai, Sydney.

Eryldene was completed in 1914 as a family home for E.G.Waterhouse and his wife Janet. Their four sons were raised here.

Buildings were designed by visionary architect, artist and writer, William Hardy Wilson. They remain the finest unaltered examples of his work.

The garden is regarded as the 'spiritual' home of the camellia in Australia. Waterhouse planted, researched and propagated camellias, which earned him international fame and respect, and brought the camellia back to popularity as a garden plant. The camellias are at their best between April and August.

Janet Waterhouse studied Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement, inspired others and became the founding president of the Sydney Chapter of Ikebana International.

The Waterhouse interest in the arts made Eryldene a small but lively cultural centre in Sydney society.

On the designated Open Weekends the house, garden and garden cafe are open 10am - 4pm Saturday & Sunday.

Admission:
Adults	$8
Children (6-15 yrs)	$3
Family	$18
Concession	$6
National Trust Members	Free