Innisfree Garden in Millbrook NY Brings Peace and Tranquility

Innisfree Garden in Millbrook NY Brings Peace and Tranquility
Getting out of my car after heading through Poughkeepsie, Pleasant Valley and Salt Point on Route 44, I wasn’t sure what to expect. As I winded down the road leading into Innisfree Garden in Millbrook NY, I was aware that my path into the woods had really begun. Given mental images of beautiful landscapes and far eastern landscape design, a friend of mine recently told me, “There is this beautiful place that would be perfect for one of your Relaxin’ segments.” He was right! Innisfree Garden has been recognized as one of the world's ten best gardens, and today I was going to gaze upon ... well, I wasn't sure but was soon to find out.
Getting Started With the Tour
Begin the walk from the visitor location, where you pay your admission fee of $10 for the General Public ($5 for seniors, and children 4-12). Just a note, Innisfree Garden is open five days a week starting in May, Wednesday through Sunday, and holidays from 10 am to 5 pm. Guests are asked to exit by closing time, and expect to take about 90 minutes to tour the location, and even longer (like myself) if you keep diving into the many sights to behold. It is an outdoor hike, so I brought the proper footwear, and though there are paths, they aren’t paved and exploring the Garden can require some additional physical exertion. For up to date details on hours, times and special events, visit the Innisfree Garden Visitor Info Page
Getting Started With the Tour
Begin the walk from the visitor location, where you pay your admission fee of $10 for the General Public ($5 for seniors, and children 4-12). Just a note, Innisfree Garden is open five days a week starting in May, Wednesday through Sunday, and holidays from 10 am to 5 pm. Guests are asked to exit by closing time, and expect to take about 90 minutes to tour the location, and even longer (like myself) if you keep diving into the many sights to behold. It is an outdoor hike, so I brought the proper footwear, and though there are paths, they aren’t paved and exploring the Garden can require some additional physical exertion. For up to date details on hours, times and special events, visit the Innisfree Garden Visitor Info Page
The Walk:
I headed toward the sight of Tyrrel Lake and began at the entrance of the Bog Garden, following along as I passed by beautiful Lip Rock Waterfall and the East Rock Garden. Going up the Stones Steps was just one of the deviations I could take, and many of them I did. I could give you every inch of my walk by the Lotus Pool, Tiptoe Rock or even The Point, but instead, check out the video and pictures for just a taste of what you will see. (Psst. And the views from the Channel Crossing and Overlook are gorgeous, too).
Check out the brochure with the site map here: Innisfree Garden Brochure
WOW Factor:
As I get older, I find that my appreciation not just for beautiful things, but also the work and effort that goes into making them becomes much more profound. Innisfree Garden is a place where you can walk and appreciate the artistry but also can absorb yourself into the landscape. You could enjoy a day on an Adirondack chair, bring a book, or a sketch pad, and become immersed and inspired.
Special thank you to Innisfree Garden for granting me permission to film this episode onsite. Thanks to my friend Bryan for telling me about Innisfree Garden in Millbrook NY in the first place. I strongly recommend anyone who hasn’t been here before and is intrigued by the sights and sounds of what I’ve described, to check it out.
For more information visit their website at www.InnisfreeGarden.org
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*I lived in Dutchess County for 20 years and over in Ulster and Orange for the balance and I was surprised that I had never been here before, have you?*

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A very colorful and relaxing video and yes I've been there

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Thank you Sam, I hope that others get a chance to experience this location as well. Any other places around the Hudson Valley you think I should go?

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@@RamblinHudsonValley Bannerman Island looks pretty cool.. make sure that you invite me when you go 👍🏻

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@@samsweet4038 I am talking to a local kayak tour company about visiting that one!