Surely one of the most spectacular garden settings in NSW, Everglades Gardens was first opened to the public in October 1936 by owner Henri Van de Velde. This became a traditional event in the Mountains, to benefit of local charity groups, maturing into an annual festival celebrating the return of Spring.

The National Trust acquired Everglades in 1962. An eclectic twentieth century garden, it is a remarkable combination of the creative aspirations of its wealthy businessman owner, Henri Van de Velde (1879-1947) and the expertise of Danish born landscape gardener Paul Sorensen (1890-1983).

When Henri Van de Velde purchased the property in 1932, Sorensen was engaged to lay out the garden on the difficult, steeply sloping site. Bushfire had substantially destroyed an established house, orchard and ornamental plantings at Everglades in 1910 but remnants were utilised in the new design. The best of the existing planted and native trees on the site were retained and the garden was designed as a series of semi-formal terraces, each with a separate theme, down the slope.

Spread over three undulating hectares, Everglades remains the perfect venue for garden and heritage enthusiasts to explore the many hidden pleasures within this National Trust listed property.

Everglades is open daily: Spring/Summer 10am to 5pm Autumn/Winter 10am to 4pm

Admission
Adults $6
Concession/Seniors $4
Children 6 years and over $2

GST included. Prices subject to change

Phone: (02) 4784 1938

Visit another National Trust property close by:Continuing towards Sydney, why not visit the Norman Lindsay Gallery?

The Norman Lindsay Gallery
is open every day from 10am to 4pm (closed Christmas Day)

Admission:

Adults $8.00
Concession $6.00
Children (6-12) $4.00
GST included.
Prices subject to change

For enquiries and bookings phone (02) 4751 1067

The National Trust of Australia (NSW) is a non profit community based organisation which works to conserve Australia's natural, cultural and built environment.

The National Trust undertakes environmental research, acts as a consultant to government and private enterprise and conducts publishing and educational programs.

It remains financially independent, relying on donations and membership.

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