On Saturday last weekend we went up to visit a beautiful historic house in the leafy green suburb of Gordon. Eryldene — the now (since 1981) historic house was designed by a visionary architect William Hardy Wilson for Professor E G Waterhouse who created its internationally acclaimed camellia garden. The pathway along the garden and back of the house is paved with blooming camellians and azaleas. There is a little garden cafe at the back where tea, coffee and pikelets are served. You literally walk through a bed of camellias as you head toward the back garden. Eryldene Historic House had an open day last weekend and is due to have an open house again on the 10th and 11^th of September 2011 and a twilight Jazz festival on the 12^th of March 2012. More details is available on the Eryldene website.

Pecorino

About a ten minute walk away from this property is a cute little Italian Cafe called — Pecorino. We had a nice brunch up there, the food was really nice. It was a slightly brisk morning even though the sun was out. We decided to sit out and take in a little bit of the green all around us. Pecorino is practically right outside Gordon Station. If you’re up that way do give it a try, you won’t be disappointed. Isn’t it total bliss when you stumble upon nice cutesy cafe that takes pride in their coffee and by gee my poached eggs were devine! Perfect Saturday morning!