Wethersfield Estate & Garden

Shared Voices Residency Recital
2024-07-13 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 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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Musicians from The Knights at Wethersfield: A Concert for Children
2023-07-16 14:00 | Wethersfield Carriage House, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Calling all young adventurers and music lovers! Get ready to spread your wings and embark on an exciting musical journey into the enchanting world of birds and flight. We invite your family to join us on July 16th for a captivating orchestra performance by musicians from The Knights at Wethersfield Estate & Garden. The Knights have prepared a special performance just for children and families. The afternoon performance will offer an opportunity for young hearts to become one with the orchestra and create their own magical moments. Children are encouraged to get up and move to the music, to ask questions, and to meet the musicians.

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Musicians from The Knights at Wethersfield: "On Wings of Song"
2023-07-15 19:30 | Wethersfield Carriage House, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
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We invite you to Wethersfield Estate & Garden for an extraordinary evening with The Knights on July 15, 2023. Musicians from the New York-based orchestra, renowned for its innovative interpretations, will be returning to Wethersfield with a new series. The Knights will weave together a tapestry of pieces inspired by birds and flight. From soaring melodies that emulate the ethereal nature of a thrush’s song and the grace of a swallow’s flight, to whimsical compositions that evoke the playful flutters of butterflies, their repertoire promises to evoke a range of emotions and excite your imagination.

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Wethersfield / DLC Walk - July 2023
2023-07-07 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 Friday, July 7, 2023. Join Wethersfield Head of Horticulture, Alaina Mancini, 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 at Wethersfield Community Meet & Greet 2023
2023-07-01 10:30 - 12:00 | Wethersfield Carriage House, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Do you know a young person who loves dance and would like an opportunity to meet members of NYCB currently in residence with BalletCollective at Wethersfield Estate and Garden? Join us on Saturday, July 1 from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Muffins and juice will be served. Students are encouraged to ask questions about what it is like to be a professional dancer in an informal meet and greet. This event is a partnership between the Friends of Wethersfield and BalletCollective.
Click the button to RSVP. This event is best suited to dancers ten years old and up. (Mature younger students are welcome.)

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Wethersfield Pollinator Ramble
2023-06-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
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Wethersfield Estate & Garden is delighted to open the 2023 Season with The Great Pollinator Ramble in partnership with the renowned Processional Arts Workshop. This immersive family-friendly experience entices families to seek out and to identify larger-than-life puppet pollinators scattered on-site. Provided with their own habitat-map and “life list” to guide their search, visitors wander through Wethersfield Estate & Garden – learning to spot Hudson Valley bees, butterflies, beetles hidden among trees, and gardens. Those so inclined can create their own pollinator plants to carry with them and lure curious pollinators en route. The Great Pollinator Ramble highlights 10 local species of pollinator, in the form of 20 articulated puppets, flying overhead with 5-foot wingspans. Processional Arts Workshop (PAW), led by Alex Kahn and Sophia Michahelles. The recipient of numerous awards, they have presented at Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors, the High Line, Socrates Sculpture Park, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and Miami’s Vizcaya Museum.
Rain Date: June 4, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Wethersfield Opening Day 2023
2023-06-02 12:00 - 17:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
We invite you to discover Wethersfield Estate & Garden. Generally considered to be the finest classical Italian garden in the United States, the commanding views from the formal hilltop garden are sprawling. Surrounding them is a Bosco, or a Woodland Garden containing allegorical statuary. Bring a picnic. (We ask only that you observe our carry-in/carry-out policy.)
Reservations are recommended (COMING SOON). For information on becoming a member and the numerous benefits it affords, including free admission, guest passes, and our exclusive membership benefit as a result of our affiliation with the American Horticultural Society’s reciprocal admissions program, please click here.
Tickets: $15.00
Seniors: $10.00
Wethersfield Members: Free
Children under 12: Free

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Educational Bird Walk - Spring 2023
2023-05-09 08:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Join avian experts from Wethersfield Estate & Garden’s partner the Waterman Bird Club for a Walk through Wethersfield learning about the importance of birding. Writes Scott Kirkwood, “Every day, bird lovers get to watch tiny wildlife documentaries unfold from their own windows – the search for food, the predator-prey relationship, even the ways that climate change shifts a species’ typical habitat.” Wethersfield invites you to step away from the window and into the woods to learn more about this fascinating interplay. Reservations are required. Space is limited.

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The Knights at Wethersfield: A Concert for Children
2022-10-16 14:00 | Wethersfield Carriage House, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Wethersfield is delighted to welcome The Knights to Wethersfield as they perform a concert for children. As a result of generous support from our underwriters, a portion of the tickets will be given to community partners who serve families in need. Recognized as gifted in their mission to introduce the next generation of children to classical music, the Knights are widely considered to be the future of classical music. The Knights regularly perform with partners at the 92Y, Tanglewood, BAM, and many other venues nationally and internationally. Among their partners is Yo-Yo Ma who sang their praises: “It’s a beautiful thing. And they’ve created it using the values of their generation.”

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The Knights at Wethersfield
2022-10-15 19:30 | Wethersfield Carriage House, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Wethersfield is delighted to welcome The Knights to Wethersfield on October 15, 2022, featuring a 10-piece ensemble will play an evening concert. A VIP reception will follow. This seminal orchestra is widely considered to be the future of classical music. The Knights regularly perform with partners at the 92Y, Tanglewood, BAM, and many other venues nationally and internationally. Among their partners is Yo-Yo Ma who sang their praises: “It’s a beautiful thing. And they’ve created it using the values of their generation.

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Wethersfield 2022 Hunter Pace
2022-10-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Wethersfield Trailhead, 207 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
All English & Western riders are welcome to join us for a hunt, hilltop, or untimed pleasure ride through 8.5 miles of gorgeous trails at Wethersfield Estate. There will be approximately 80 jumps, including many of our cross country schooling jumps (all jumps have go-arounds). Pace begins 9:00 AM for all divisions, last Hunt and Hilltop riders must be out by 12:00 pm. Pleasure riders depart no later than 12:30 PM. This event is rain or shine. Teams will go out on a first-come, first-served basis, there are no set start times. Teams can be of mixed disciplines & ages, but there must be no more than 3 riders per team.
This is the second pace of the Hudson Valley Pace Series, so come, join us and accumulate your points. Please email HVPaceSeries@aol.com if you have questions on the pace series itself.
Online registration ONLY. Cut-off date to register is October 4th.

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A bagged lunch will be provided. Vegan option available.
Please note that Wethersfield trails will be closed to outside visitors on 10/9.
Any person who has had symptoms of COVID-19, tested positive for COVID-19, or been in close contact with a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 case, must stay home and not join us.
For more information regarding pace, call Cindy Dussel at 845-677-6730 or email to hunterpace@wethersfield.org
CLICK HERE or the website link below for registration, additional details, and to see the Wethersfield Hunter Pace Rules.

ICAA Luncheon
2022-09-25 10:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
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Presented as part of THE BUNNY MELLON CURRICULA AT THE INSTITUTE Of CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE & ART
10:00 am: Coffee and Tour of Wethersfield Estate & Garden
11:30 am: Lecture by Mitchell Owens on Wethersfield’s Architecture and presentation of the Bunny Mellon Garden Design Prize
12:30 pm: Lunch in Wethersfield’s Gloriette
Casual Dress. Event is rain or shine.
The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) is a nonprofit membership organization committed to promoting and preserving the practice, understanding, and appreciation of classical design.

Wethersfield DLC Walk
2022-08-14 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 8. The walk will be taking place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Join Wethersfield Director of Horticulture, Toshi Yano, 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.

BalletCollective at Wethersfield Community Meet & Greet
2022-07-26 11:00 - 12:30 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Bring your children to meet the 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 be present to answer questions about the life of a dancer, and more. Please join us for lemonade and cookies. This event is free for members of our community. In the case of rain, the event will be moved to July 27, 2022. This community meet and greet is made possible by generous donors to the Friends of Wethersfield.

From the Dark Wood to the Luminous Garden: Dante at Wethersfield
2022-07-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
This site-specific lecture will explore the interconnection of the statuary within the Wilderness Garden, the Formal Garden, and the Dark Wood of Life through the lens of leading academic expert Joseph Luzzi. Purchase tickets here.

Wethersfield Explorers Club
2022-07-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Wethersfield Estate & Garden, 257 Pugsley Hill Road, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Wethersfield is pleased to launch an interactive children and family program designed for ages 6-10 at the historic Wethersfield Estate and Garden.

June 2022 CAA Sporting Day of Traditional Driving and Carriage Showcase
2022-06-10 12:00 - 13:00
Carriage Association of America 60th Anniversary. Download the information here
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