Hudson River Estates Tour

The Hudson River Estates Tour is an exclusive, three-day tour of the Hudson River Valley’s greatest homes. Special access to the region’s architectural wonders, sweeping vistas, and compelling histories will make this a tour to remember.

Ticket prices for this event include four nights at The Hyatt Place (Poughkeepsie, NY), a dinner at the historic Beekman Arms (Rhinebeck, NY), an exclusive garden lunch at Edgewater (Barrytown, NY), bus transportation between sites, and site admission.

The tour is limited to 30 attendees.

Itinerary:
Sunday, July 9, 2023
Check in at Hyatt Place, Poughkeepsie, NY

Monday, July 10, 2023

The Great Estates of the Hudson
You’ll begin your journey in New York’s Great Estates Region, traveling North along the Hudson from Poughkeepsie to Rhinebeck taking in the rich history and uniquely diverse architectural heritage of the Hudson Valley. Visit the homes of inventors, Presidents and robber barons. From the Gilded Age splendor of Staatsburgh to the picturesque beauty of Samuel F. B. Morse’s Locust Grove, you’ll discover this region has been integral in the story of not just American design but America itself! 

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Hudson River School Masters
The tour group will visit homes in Hudson and Catskill, exploring the region’s rich artistic history and the birthplace of the first distinctly American art movement, the Hudson River School. Visit Olana, home to Frederic Edwin Church and the home and studio of his mentor Thomas Cole. We’ll have exclusive access to some of the most unique homes in the area. 

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

The Great River Road Estates
On the final leg of our journey, we will explore some of the finest architectural gems that define the Great Estates region of New York as we make our way up River Road from Rhinebeck to Tivoli, stopping along the way to visit public and private residences built by the Livingston family. 

Thursday, July 13, 2023
Depart for home.

The tour will visit the following locations:

• Locust Grove (Poughkeepsie, NY): Executive Director, Ken Snodgrass, will lead an in-depth tour of this home designed for Samuel Morse by famed architect, A.J. Davis.
• FDR National Historic Site (Hyde Park, NY): Tour Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Presidential Library and home (Springwood).
• Staatsburgh State Historic Site (Hyde Park, NY): Staff will provide a private, in-depth tour of this country home of Ogden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills.
• Edgewater (Barrytown, NY): Edgewater is Classical American Homes Preservation Trust’s gem on the Hudson. Edgewater was the home of Robert Donaldson, Gore Vidal, and Richard Hampton Jenrette.
• Thomas Cole National Historic Site (Catskill, NY): Tour the home and studio of famed artist, Thomas Cole.
• Oliver Bronson House (Hudson, NY): Enjoy rare access to this Federalist-Style home, redesigned by architect, A.J. Davis.
• Olana State Historic Site (Hudson, NY): This stunning showpiece was the home of artist Frederick Church. You will join a member of Olana’s Board, its Executive Director, and a descendent of Sally Church for this unforgettable tour.
• Wilderstein Historic Site (Rhinebeck, NY): Wilderstein is widely considered the most important example of Victorian Architecture in the Hudson River Valley, and is the home of Margaret Suckley, cousin and confidant of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
• Montgomery Place (Barrytown, NY): Learn about a restoration project at this Livingston Family home now owned and operated by Bard College.

We look forward to seeing you on the tour!

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