Rythdale Cottage

Picton, NSW, 2571

Rythdale Cottage

Come and enjoy the full and lush garden of early Autumn at Rythdale for this 'one-off' open garden. Rythdale Cottage won Grand Champion Wollondilly Garden for 2023 and was featured in Country Style December 2023. Our 2000sqm garden, positioned on an extreme slope, is a labour of love that we have designed built and cherished since moving to Rythdale in 2018. Tickets must be purchased in advance, there will be limited numbers.

Event Dates/Times

Last open April 2024 Check later for future dates

Entry Fee: $10

Tickets must be purchased on the Rythdale Cottage Website in advance.

Ticket numbers are limited and we do expect the event to sell out.

Warning: Water in the garden, Uneven surfaces, Steep slopes, Trip hazards, Not accessible for wheel chairs or prams

Location & Contact Info

  • Picton, NSW, 2571

Note: Street Parking or at the Train Station carpark.

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Grand Champion Wollondilly Garden for 2023
Featured in Country Style December 2023

Event Guide

Come and enjoy the full and lush garden of early Autumn at Rythdale.

We expect the 100 or so dahlias will be in full end of season flush, endless salvias will straining with new growth and the large range of roses will be putting on a final show b ...

The Hill & Terrace

The back hill and terrace is the newest addition to the property. Stretching from boundary to boundary it features a dry river bed, native plantings and tough perennial plantings. Built in 2022, this project champions sandstone and allows you to enjoy the view over Picton township.

The Pool

The pool garden is sits snugly between the chicken coop and wicking beds. Sandstone steps enveloped in greenery and sandwiched between dahlias lead you to the pool area.
You will be able to view the pool from within the garden during your visit.

The Vegetable Garden & Glass House

The handbuilt glasshouse is filled with shade loving and heat sensitive plants.
The vegetable patch is full of seasonal produce and plants. A wide range of vegetables are produced alongside flowers and plants grown for distillation. Vegetables are in raised garden beds with various structures to support growth.

The Cottage

The front garden is full of perennials, roses and hedging. It was re planted in 2022 with a more upright shape and feel including yarrow and salvias. A hedge of roses lines the house driveway.

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