II when the German occupying forces put a provisional roof on the building for use as a garrison. The park surrounding the main house contains various follies that are also protected in the heritage register, as are the gatekeeper's entrance, the orangerie, and the stables. Today there are plans to restore the building according to the original plans. Today the park is open to the public and the Orangerie has a restaurant that can be rented for weddings and other events. References Elswout website Rijksmonuments in North Holland Bloemendaal