Activity Recap
On Saturday, 10/28/06, we converged upon Lyndhurst Mansion in
Tarrytown, NY for a wonderful private tour and day of fun and exploration.
Our tour guide did a great job of giving us both the history and the gossip of
the mansion. As we had the tour to ourselves, we were able to look around to
our hearts content and view each room. What was supposed to be an hour
long tour, took closer to two! The day was a beautiful, sunny fall day and the
views of the Hudson River were breathtaking. At the end of the tour, the
group was able to take advantage of the gorgeous weather and walk the
grounds. We walked to the former greenhouses and gardens. Unfortunately,
on the way, there was a display of SCARECROWS on the lawns! I find them
terrifying. Did group members take advantage and tell me the scarecrows
were pulling themselves down off of their sticks? Yes, of course. That's ok, I
remember all.
We spent a great deal of time in the greenhouse/gardens, and just enjoying
the afternoon. On the way back to the parking lot, we stopped and explored
the former stables (now converted into a cafe). The majority of us continued
the day at a nearby diner. In all, a fun time with friends, visit to a great
mansion where we received special treatment, and a great special activity.
On Saturday, 10/28/06, we converged upon Lyndhurst Mansion in
Tarrytown, NY for a wonderful private tour and day of fun and exploration.
Our tour guide did a great job of giving us both the history and the gossip of
the mansion. As we had the tour to ourselves, we were able to look around to
our hearts content and view each room. What was supposed to be an hour
long tour, took closer to two! The day was a beautiful, sunny fall day and the
views of the Hudson River were breathtaking. At the end of the tour, the
group was able to take advantage of the gorgeous weather and walk the
grounds. We walked to the former greenhouses and gardens. Unfortunately,
on the way, there was a display of SCARECROWS on the lawns! I find them
terrifying. Did group members take advantage and tell me the scarecrows
were pulling themselves down off of their sticks? Yes, of course. That's ok, I
remember all.
We spent a great deal of time in the greenhouse/gardens, and just enjoying
the afternoon. On the way back to the parking lot, we stopped and explored
the former stables (now converted into a cafe). The majority of us continued
the day at a nearby diner. In all, a fun time with friends, visit to a great
mansion where we received special treatment, and a great special activity.
About Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst, America's finest Gothic Revival mansion and a remarkable
example of the Hudson River's grand and historic estates. Lyndhurst has
always been a place to escape the city and to enjoy the spectacular beauty
of the Hudson River and the peaceful surroundings of the country.
Visit the Lyndhurst Mansion's website here: www.lyndhurst.org
Lyndhurst, America's finest Gothic Revival mansion and a remarkable
example of the Hudson River's grand and historic estates. Lyndhurst has
always been a place to escape the city and to enjoy the spectacular beauty
of the Hudson River and the peaceful surroundings of the country.
Visit the Lyndhurst Mansion's website here: www.lyndhurst.org
Trip to Lyndhurst -- October 28, 2006
