Gardens

Beatrix Farrand Garden at Bellefield
Description: The enclosed formal gardens were created in 1912 by Beatrix Farrand, the first recognized woman landscape architect. The garden is noted for its perfectly composed borders of pink, white, blush, cream, grey, mauve and purple colors.
Location: Rt. 9, Hyde Park.
Hours: May-Oct., dawn-dusk.
URL: BeatrixFarrandGarden.org
Contact: 845/229-9115, ext.26
Codes: D, G, T, H

Innisfree Garden
Description: A unique contribution to garden art in America, its design is influenced by a Chinese style dating back 1,000 years. 40-acre lake surrounded by cliffs, low hills, waterfalls and streams.
Location: 362 Tyrrel Rd., Millbrook.
Hours: May-Oct. 20, Wed.-Fri., 10am-4pm; Sat.-Sun., 11am-5pm.
URL: InnisfreeGarden.org
Contact: 845/677-8000
Codes: A, G

Italian Gardens at Vanderbilt Mansion
Description: Recently restored formal Italian Gardens, characterized by reflecting pool, terraces, pergola and loggia, with 3 levels of annuals, perennials and roses.
Location: Rt. 9, Hyde Park.
Hours: 9am-dusk.
Contact: 845/229-6432
URL: VanderbiltGarden.org
Codes: D, G, T

Millbrook Tribute Gardens, Inc.
Description: Garden and children's playground.
Location: Franklin Ave., Millbrook.
Contact: 845/677-0642
Codes: F, H

Mount Gulian Gardens
Description: Restored, in progress 19th century gardens with antique roses and peonies. Managed by an escaped slave for 40 years in the 1800's. Included in house tour.
Location: 145 Sterling St., Beacon.
URL: MountGulian.org
Contact: 845/831-8172

Rose Garden at Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
Description: Garden features annuals and 28 different varieties of roses. Burial site of FDR & Eleanor Roosevelt.
Location: Rt. 9, Hyde Park.
Contact: 845/229-9115
URL: NPS.gov/hofr

Wethersfield Estate and Gardens
Description: Formal gardens.
Location: 214 Pugsley Hill Rd., off County Rt. 86, Amenia.
Hours: June-Sept., Wed., Fri., Sat., noon-5pm, house and carriage house by appt. only.
Contact: 845/373-8037
Codes: A, H, R