Support this precious place
VOLUNTEER
Jennifer is a volunteer tour guide at Eryldene.
Become a volunteer and help us to share Eryldene with the wider Sydney community. There are many ways you can help as a volunteer with Eryldene. People of all ages and experience are welcome to join us at Eryldene – training will be provided.
If you would like to join our friendly volunteer group please complete our Volunteer Enquiry Form or contact our Volunteers Coordinator via email at eryldene@eryldene.org.au
Volunteer Ariela and her grand daughter welcoming visitors to Eryldene.
Membership
The support and generosity of our Members and Volunteers is vita.
With your help, we will be able to conserve the house, sustain our camellia collection, maintain our events programme, and in doing so, safeguard Eryldene for future generations.
“Eryldene is the most exquisite place in the country.”
Charity/Donate
Make a donation to Eryldene Historic House and Garden to help keep us blooming.
Eryldene Historic House and Garden receives NO on-going government funding and relies on the support of the community to maintain the house and gardens for future generations. Your support is vital for Eryldene’s future.
As Eryldene is a registered charity, any donations of over $2 AUD are tax deductible. Please note that memberships are not tax deductible.
SpeCIAL Project DonationS
We always have special projects on the go at Eryldene. We’re currently in need of funding for the following:
Michael Powell, painstakingly repainting the western loggia balustrade, 2021. Our painting maintenance is endless!
New wheels - Our dedicated garden volunteers need a new wheelbarrow!
Collections Conservation - Several of the paintings which are part of the Eryldene collection are in need of expert conservation.
Roots and Leaves - Our paths need constant repairs to improve safety and accessibility for visitors and volunteers at Eryldene. The mature tree roots underneath the pavers need ongoing management.
Hon. Architect Robert Moore and Master Carpenter Matt Gatt planning the conservation and repair of the arch and lattice screen after storm damage, 2021.
Recent Successes
Thanks to the generous support of our donors and the garden volunteer Bruce with assistance from Roger Bamber, we have been able to fix the Potting Shed Roof, which has allowed us to get busy propagating Eryldene camellias and other garden plants.
Painting of the Western Loggia has now been completed. Our specialist painter Michael Powell has now moved on to the windows in the Garden Study.
Master Carpenter Matt Gatt has repaired the lattice screen and arch. We are now waiting for Covid restrictions to ease before he can reassemble it on site. It’ll be wonderful to see it in-situ once more.
Our gardeners are thrilled that the rare Jasminum azoricum has thrown new shoots and we will be able to train it over the arch again. It was a plant specifically selected by the professor and we hope to reinstate a matching plant on the opposite side of the arch in due course.
We’ve finally got a new microwave, thanks to our Volunteers Coordinator Suzanne!
Support During Covid
After what have arguably been the most difficult years in Eryldene’s history as a Trust, we need donations to keep this special place open and available for our community to enjoy.
Eryldene is a special, secluded place which provides not only a place for our community to gather but also a sanctuary for those who need a natural and harmonious environment during these turbulent times.
Legacies & Bequests
Leaving a bequest to the Eryldene Foundation is a generous way to ensure your lasting legacy to the endurance and upkeep of this beautiful house and garden for the enjoyment of generations to come. A gift in your will can make sure that all that you enjoy about Eryldene can be shared by others in the future.