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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 |
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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 |
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Formal
Gardens at Vanderbilt Mansion
Description: 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 |
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The Gardens at Locust Grove
Description: 183 acres, including hiking trails, vegetable gardens and perennial gardens. Stately trees, rolling hills and picturesque views.
Location: 2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie
Hours: Grounds open free 8 am to dusk year-round.
Contact: 845/454-4500
URL: LGNY.org
Codes: F, G, T
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Master Gardener Demonstration Gardens
Description: Educational gardens designed, planted and maintained by Master Gardener volunteers at Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County: Bird & Butterfly, Edible Landscape, Xeriscape and Shade. Group tours available by appointment.
Location: Dutchess County Farm & Home Center, 2715 Rt. 44, Millbrook
Hours: Free dawn to dusk season long, best time to visit between July – Sept.
Contact: 845/677-8223 x134
URL: ccedutchess.org
Codes: D, G, H, T |
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Millbrook
Tribute Gardens, Inc.
Description: Garden and children's playground.
Location: Franklin Ave., Millbrook.
Contact: 845/677-0642
Codes: F, H |
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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
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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
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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
URL: www.wethersfieldgardens.org |
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