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Address:81 Stonecrop Lane
Cold Springs, New York
Tel:
(845) 265-2000
Our Botanical Gardens Expert Says:
Stonecrop Gardens is located east of Cold Springs when arriving from State Road 301, across the river from Storm King State Park. The Gardens' location is 1,100 feet above sea-level, on a windswept range just south of picturesque Jordan Pond. Within, you'll find 12 acres of plants and gardens, including woodland and water gardens, a grass garden, raised alpine stone beds, cliff and rock gardens, and an enclosed English-style flower garden. The Conservatory also houses interesting floral selections. The Gardens are open from the beginning of April until the end of October, Monday-Friday (and the first and third Saturday each month). The entrance fee is minimal, and, upon prior coordination, guided tours for groups of 10 people or more are available.
From Stonecrop Gardens - Cold Springs, New York:
Stonecrop Gardens is located in Cold Spring, New York and was originally the home of Anne and Frank Cabot. At its windswept elevation of 1,100 feet in the Hudson Highlands Stonecrop enjoys a Zone 5 climate. The display gardens cover an area of approximately 12 acres and comprise a diverse collection of gardens and plants including woodland and water gardens, a grass garden, raised alpine stone beds, cliff rock gardens, and an enclosed English-style flower garden. Additional features include a Conservatory, display Alpine House, Pit House with an extensive collection of choice dwarf bulbs, and systematic order beds representing over 50 plant families.