Wethersfield Estate & Garden

The Garden Conservancy- Open Days
2025-06-08 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
On Sunday, June 8, Wethersfield Estate & Garden is participating in The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days.

Educational Bird Walk
2025-05-23 09:00 - 10:30
Registration coming soon.

Spring Conditioning Ride
2025-05-10 08:30 - 12:00 | Wethersfield Trailhead, 207 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States

Terra String Quartet and Oskar Espina Ruiz- Sunday Performance
2024-11-24 14:30 - 17:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
In partnership with Music Mountain, Wethersfield is pleased to invite you to join us for an afternoon of Mozart with the Terra String Quartet and Oskar Espina Ruiz.
Prizewinners at the Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition, Osaka International Chamber Music Competition, Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, and Banff International String Quartet Competition, the Terra String Quartet is a vibrant young international ensemble based in New York City. They are composed of graduates of The Juilliard School, The New England Conservatory, Harvard University, and the Curtis Institute of Music. They have performed at numerous festivals and venues across the world, with recent concerts at Guarneri Hall, Chamber Music Raleigh, Randolph College, Music for a Great Space, and the Emilia-Romagna Festival in Italy.
Music Mountain artistic director Oskar Espina Ruiz, praised by El Nuevo Día for his “masterful virtuosity,” is a “phenomenal clarinetist– a subtle and discreet virtuoso whose dynamic control matched that of the string quartet” (CVNC).
Reception begins at 2:30 PM
Doors close at 2:45 PM, concert begins promptly at 3:00 PM
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Terra String Quartet and Oskar Espina Ruiz- Saturday Performance
2024-11-23 14:30 - 17:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States

"La Foce: Paradise in Tuscany" by Katia Lysy, Presentation & Book Signing
2024-10-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Join us for a presentation and book signing of La Foce: Paradise in Tuscany, a stunning journey through the history and transformation of the La Foce estate. Authored by Katia Lysy, with a prologue by Benedetta Origo and breathtaking photographs by Simon Upton and Matteo Carassale, this beautiful book by Rizzoli unveils the captivating story of Iris and Antonio Origo’s vision. Gregory Long (President Emeritus, New York Botanical Garden) will offer an introduction. Discover how they transformed a barren Tuscan landscape into a thriving paradise, featuring a Renaissance villa and classically inspired gardens. Celebrate the dawn of La Foce’s hundredth anniversary with insights into its rich history, brought to life through letters, diaries, and newly commissioned images.
Books will be available for purchase at this event, courtesy of Merritt Books.
Attendance is limited to 50. Reservations are required.

Fall Family Festival
2024-09-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
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Metropolis Ensemble and Timo Andres Recital
2024-09-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Celebrating a 20+ year artistic collaboration, Grammy-nominated Metropolis Ensemble and composer/pianist Timo Andres present an intimate evening of solo piano works inspired by Andres’ recent Carnegie Hall debut of quintessentially varied American music including delicate piano masterpieces by Duke Ellington, the last of Philip Glass’s 20 piano etudes, and Frederic Rzewski’s boisterous Winnsboro Cotton Mill Blues.
Also featured will be Andres new work Fiddlehead (2024 Carnegie Hall commission), highlighting Andres’s “textural imagination and ear for piquant harmony” (The Guardian), and a New York premiere by the inventive Gabriella Smith.
“The question of what constitutes ‘Americanness’ in art has long interested me. It was little more than 100 years ago that composers started writing music that sounded ‘American,’ transcending the Eurocentric pastiches of earlier efforts. It’s a recent enough occurrence that one can still imagine different paths composers could’ve taken, could still take. These works represent, to me, the best qualities in American music.” -Timo Andres
This program was generously underwritten by an Anonymous Donor and the Soo & Carolina Kim Foundation.
Receptions begins at 4:00 PM
Doors close at 4:45 PM, recital begins promptly at 5:00 PM

The Garden Conservancy- Open Days
2024-09-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
On Saturday, September 21, Wethersfield Estate & Garden is participating in The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days. Since 1995, this revered event has welcomed over 1.4 million visitors into the heart of inspired private landscapes. We’re honored to showcase our cherished sanctuary alongside others in the program.

2024 Wethersfield Adventurers Club
2024-08-30 09:30 - 12:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Wethersfield is pleased to offer an interactive children and family program designed for ages 3-8 (but all ages are welcome) at the historic Wethersfield Estate and Garden. Each week children, accompanied by a caregiver (this is not a drop off program), will explore a different part of the Wethersfield Estate, followed by a hands-on activity, led by educate Allison Toepp.
Week 7 is all about art at Wethersfield! Many artists have been inspired by this land. Let’s look at examples- there are crafts, fine art. theater, and dance to explore. Each student will receive a child-sized notebook and drawing utensil before departing on a artistic adventure. Together, we will channel our inner artists as we will walk around the property searching for inspiration and drawing opportunities!

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2024 Wethersfield Adventurers Club
2024-08-23 09:30 - 12:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Wethersfield is pleased to offer an interactive children and family program designed for ages 3-8 (but all ages are welcome) at the historic Wethersfield Estate and Garden. Each week children, accompanied by a caregiver (this is not a drop off program), will explore a different part of the Wethersfield Estate, followed by a hands-on activity, led by educate Allison Toepp.
Week 6 details coming soon.

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2024 Wethersfield Adventurers Club
2024-08-16 09:30 - 12:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Wethersfield is pleased to offer an interactive children and family program designed for ages 3-8 (but all ages are welcome) at the historic Wethersfield Estate and Garden. Each week children, accompanied by a caregiver (this is not a drop off program), will explore a different part of the Wethersfield Estate, followed by a hands-on activity, led by educate Allison Toepp.
Week 5 is all about wetlands and ponds! Wethersfield is full of water- what can we find living beneath the surface or along the water’s edge? Students will study water lilies and other aquatic plants, comparing them to plants that grow in much drier soil. We will also search for insects and amphibians to study. Students will end the session by sitting down and making their own mini water terrariums to take home.

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2024 Wethersfield Adventurers Club
2024-08-09 09:30 - 12:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Wethersfield is pleased to offer an interactive children and family program designed for ages 3-8 (but all ages are welcome) at the historic Wethersfield Estate and Garden. Each week children, accompanied by a caregiver (this is not a drop off program), will explore a different part of the Wethersfield Estate, followed by a hands-on activity, led by educate Allison Toepp.
Week 4 is all about trees! Some are small and some are big. Some are old and some are young. What can we learn from looking at the trees? Does anyone live in the trees? Trees give us a gift everyday- do you know what it is? Students will end the session with a surprise craft made from harvested branches.

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2024 Wethersfield Adventurers Club
2024-08-02 09:30 - 12:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Wethersfield is pleased to offer an interactive children and family program designed for ages 3-8 (but all ages are welcome) at the historic Wethersfield Estate and Garden. Each week children, accompanied by a caregiver (this is not a drop off program), will explore a different part of the Wethersfield Estate, followed by a hands-on activity, led by educate Allison Toepp.
Week 3 is all about nature’s bounty! It’s August and Wethersfield is full of edible plants, flowers, and berries. What plants can we find and who else is eating them? How can you spot edible plants? What do they taste and smell like? Together we will go on a culinary tour of Wethersfield! Students will end the session with a delicious cooking project!

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The Garden Conservancy- Open Days
2024-07-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
On Saturday, July 27, Wethersfield Estate & Garden is participating in The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days. Since 1995, this revered event has welcomed over 1.4 million visitors into the heart of inspired private landscapes. We’re honored to showcase our cherished sanctuary alongside others in the program.

2024 Wethersfield Adventurers Club
2024-07-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Wethersfield is pleased to offer an interactive children and family program designed for ages 3-8 (but all ages are welcome) at the historic Wethersfield Estate and Garden. Each week children, accompanied by a caregiver (this is not a drop off program), will explore a different part of the Wethersfield Estate, followed by a hands-on activity, led by educate Allison Toepp.
Week 2 is all about pastures! Did you know that grass helps us and the environment to stay healthy? Have you ever wondered what sneaky creatures live in the grass? There are insects who live in the grass and birds who make their nests in the grass. Do you know who they are? Some animals even have four chambers in their stomach in order to digest grass! Together, we will look at different perennial grasses…each so beautiful and different. Students will end the session by making a pasture bouquet to take home.

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BalletCollective Youth Movement Class in the Garden
2024-07-20 09:30 - 11:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Two classes, one for adults, one for young adults, to dance in the garden with rising and preeminent professional ballet dancers, in residence at Wethersfield, as they prepare to perform locally. Dancers from BalletCollective (who dance for NYCB, ABT, Martha Graham, and many other companies) will guide the group through a movement class and following the class be present to answer questions about the life of a dancer. Registration opening soon.
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Wethersfield / DLC Walk - July 2024
2024-07-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Wethersfield Estate & Garden and the Dutchess Land Conservancy have partnered for a Garden and Woods Walk on Friday, July 19, 2024. The walk will be taking place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Join Wethersfield Head Gardener, Jeff Lynch, and DLC Director of Education, Julie Hart, as they take you on a stroll along the paths of the formal gardens of Wethersfield, and then through the verdant forests of the Wilderness Walk. Along the way, we’ll explore the great diversity of plant and tree species, and talk about ways that we can all do our part to keep our gardens and woods healthy and thriving.
If tickets are not available, email info@wethersfield.org to be placed on a waiting list.
All participants are required to sign the Wethersfield property waiver.

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BalletCollective Classes Adult Movement Class in the Garden
2024-07-19 09:30 - 11:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States

2024 Wethersfield Adventurers Club
2024-07-19 09:00 - 2024-08-30 12:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Wethersfield is pleased to offer an interactive children and family program designed for ages 3-8 (but all ages are welcome) at the historic Wethersfield Estate and Garden. Each week children, accompanied by a caregiver (this is not a drop off program), will explore a different part of the Wethersfield Estate, followed by a hands-on activity, led by educate Allison Toepp.
Week 1 is all about investigation! Wethersfield has pastures for grazing, plants that feed animals, plants that feed people, and plants that feed each other. Our trees act as homes to plants, insects, animals and fungi. Our wetlands and ponds are home to plants and animals too! Students will learn to see the “big picture” and end the session by making by a colorful map to take home.

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Shared Voices Residency Recital
2024-07-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Join us for an inspiring evening of music as we present the Shared Voices Residency Recital, a collaboration with the Denyce Graves Foundation and Wethersfield. The recital will showcase the exceptional talents of emerging young voices from top music conservatories and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
This evening of vocal performances marks the culmination of an intensive artistic residency hosted at Wethersfield Estate & Garden, where students and young artists have engaged in professional training with industry leaders.
Reception begins at 4:00 PM.
Recital begins promptly at 5:00 PM, doors close at 4:45 PM.

The Garden Conservancy - Digging Deeper: The History of Wethersfield Estate & Garden and How It's Responding to Beech Tree Blights
2024-06-23 10:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Join Jeff Lynch, Head Gardener and Alaina Mancini, Head of Horticulture, to dig deeper into the history of Wethersfield Estate & Garden. In this informative talk, Jeff and Alaina will share how Wethersfield is responding to various Beech Tree blights impacting historial features in the formal garden. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow garden enthusiasts and explore the timeless beauty of Wethersfield Estate & Garden. Click the below button for ticket information.

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Sharon Historical Society & Museum Exhibit on Evelyn Poehler and Wethersfield
2024-06-14 - 2024-10-12 | The Sharon Historical Society, 18 Main Street, Sharon, CT, 06069, United States
This exhibition on Evelyn Poehler, the pioneering 20th c. landscape architect who created the masterpiece garden at Wethersfield, features original renderings, correspondence, and notations from Wethersfield’s archives. Poehler’s landscape design is considered among the finest classical gardens in America.

"Back to the Land" by Pieter Estersohn, Presentation & Book Signing
2024-06-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Wethersfield Carriage House, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Join us for a special book signing with celebrated photographer Pieter Estersohn! His latest work, “Back to the Land” offers a captivating glimpse into farmstead living and the rich tapestry of the Hudson River Valley community. Discover the stories of those embracing rural life, from sustainable agriculture to historic preservation, all beautifully captured through Estersohn’s lens. Reserve your spot now to meet the author and explore countryside living.
Book signing will take place in the Carriage House. Books will be available for purchase at this event, courtesy of Oblong Books. However, to ensure your copy, please pre-order here. Pre-orders must be placed by May 30th.

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The Garden Conservancy- Open Days
2024-06-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
On Sunday, June 2, Wethersfield Estate & Garden is participating in The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days. Since 1995, this revered event has welcomed over 1.4 million visitors into the heart of inspired private landscapes. We’re honored to showcase our cherished sanctuary alongside others in the program.

Wethersfield Opening Day 2024 Scavenger Hunt
2024-05-31 17:00 - 19:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Guests of all ages are invited to join us for a very special opening season event at Wethersfield. Follow along to reveal the intriguing clues and secrets leading you through the Garden. Hidden treasures wait to be found throughout the course, which winds through shale-rimmed passes, banks of exquisitely planted botanical hedges and floral design, and shadowed mysterious woodlands. This event is intended for visitors of all ages.
Visitors are invited to come, explore the formal garden and the woodland gardens and learn more about the special features within. Visitors will receive a list of clues and a special Wethersfield coloring book.
Tickets include artisanal Neapolitan pizza from Pizza Vitale and drinks.
Special thanks to our event co-chairs, Meghan Klopp and Carolina Gunnarsson Kim for organizing and underwriting this special event.

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Educational Bird Walk Spring 2024
2024-05-31 09:00 - 10:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Join Alan Peterson, the Educational Chair of the Waterman Bird Club, as he leads a bird walk through the trails at Wethersfield.
Reservations are required and space is limited.
Attendees should meet at the main gate of Wethersfield (park in the lot across from the Carriage House). *All participants must sign the Property Use Waiver upon registration.

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Trade Secrets 2024 Garden Tour
2024-05-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Wethersfield Estate & Garden is excited to be part of Trade Secrets 2024 Garden Tour. Click the below button to purchase tickets.

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Wethersfield Tour: What's Out There Weekend Rhinebeck & the Mid-Hudson Valley
2023-10-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
What’s Out There Weekend (WOTW) Rhinebeck and the Mid-Hudson Valley will illuminate the unique landscape legacy and local character of the region evidenced by its publicly accessible parks, estates, gardens, cemeteries, campuses, and neighborhoods. Linked by the tidal Hudson River, the region long supported the cultural lifeways of the native Lenni Lenape peoples up until the Revolutionary War. The Mid-Hudson Valley boasts a range of natural resources, and has provided inspiration to myriad designers, artists, and writers over two centuries. Its many extant estates, historic sites, public parks and gardens, and cultural institutions reflect the distinct regional design tradition pioneered by innovators such as Andrew Jackson Downing, Alexander Jackson Davis, and André Parmentier.
Working in collaboration with local partners, TCLF will make visible and instill value in the places that make the region unique, and engage the public to promote their sustained stewardship. WOTW Rhinebeck and the Mid-Hudson Valley will engage a large and diverse audience (typically 1,000+), offering two days of free, expert-led tours of 25 to 30 sites, encouraging participants to discover the little-known design history of places they may pass every day.
WOTW will be visiting Wethersfield Estate & Garden on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 11a with tour guide, Toshi Yano, Wethersfield consultant and former Director of Horticulture. Toshi was invaluable in revitalizing Wethersfield Estate & Garden from 2019 to 2022.

Wethersfield / DLC Walk - August 2023
2023-08-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Wethersfield and the Dutchess Land Conservancy have partnered for a Garden and Woods Walk on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Join Wethersfield Wethersfield staff and DLC Director of Education, Julie Hart, as they take you on a stroll along the paths of the formal gardens of Wethersfield, and then through the verdant forests of the Wilderness Walk. Along the way, we’ll explore the many wonders of nature, including native plants, and more.
If tickets are not available, email info@wethersfield.org to be placed on a waiting list.
All participants are required to sign the Wethersfield property waiver.

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