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Montgomery Place Landscape Tour

Location

Bard College. Montgomery Place Campus
55 Montgomery Place
Red Hook, NY, NY 12571

42.014577 -73.918963

County: Dutchess
Region: Mid Hudson

Date(s)

  • September 24, 2017, 10:00AM, second tour will start at 12:30; Rain date will be September 30.
  • September 30, 2017, 10:00AM

Details

Event Type Walk/Hike Description Enjoy a guided outdoor tour through the grounds of historic Montgomery Place which is now part of the Bard College campus. Take in spectacular views of the Tivoli South Bay, Hudson River, and Catskill Mountains as you walk along the woodland trails in the ravine of the Sawkill Creek and the meadow paths of the mansion’s West Lawn. Historical highlights include cascading waterfalls & the hydropower station along the creek, the exterior of the mansion, the allée of the Arboretum through the East Lawn, the Coach House, and the Rough and Formal Gardens. Park and meet at the Visitor’s Center. Difficulty: Easy to moderate Organization Hosting the Event Bard College

Registration

Advance registration required.
September 20 deadline for registration. Please email montgomeryplace@bard.edu for registration

Additional Information

The grounds and trails are moderate in difficulty but if the weather has been rainy, they may be muddy and slippery. There are uneven rocky surfaces.
Additional Equipment Required: Wear comfortable walking shoes and long pants. Walk will be postponed until September 30 if heavy rain is forecast

Event Duration (hours): 2
Difficulty: Moderate
Not suitable for children under age 7.
Length (miles): 1.5
Boots Needed: No

Family Friendly
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No
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