2009 Calendar

 

Welcome

   

Volunteer Orientation

March 14  (Saturday)  9:00 AM

Wilderstein is always seeking individuals interested in becoming tour guides, curatorial and landscape volunteers.  Learn more about getting involved at Wilderstein at our annual information session for new and returning volunteers.  Refreshments will be served.  Please call 845.876.4818 for additional details.

 

 

Landscape Days

April 4 & June 13  (Saturdays)  8:30 AM

Join Wilderstein's landscape volunteers in preparing the site's gardens and trails for summer.  Refreshments will be served.  For more information, please call 845.876.4818.

 

 

Daffodil High Tea

April 18  (Saturday)  1:00 PM

Springtime event featuring a variety of tea sandwiches, other sweets, and tour of the Wilderstein Mansion.  Admission $25 per adult and $10 per child.  Reservations are necessary.  Please call 845.876.4818 for more information.

 

 

Exhibition Preview Party

April 25  (Saturday)  4:30 PM

Opening reception for Wilderstein's "1909" special exhibition in celebration of the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial.  Admission $25.  Please call 845.876.4818 for more information and reservations.

 

 

Regular Tour Season

May 1 - October 31  (Thursday - Sunday)

noon - 4:00 PM 

House museum and "1909" exhibition open for guided tours.  Special exhibition in commemoration of the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial .  Back in 1909 there was also a large celebration, and this exhibit allows visitors to step back in time and get a taste of life in the Hudson Valley during that jubilant year.  Last tour begins at 3:30 PM.

 

 

Dancing at Wilderstein

June 6  (Saturday)  5 - 8 PM

Join us for a traditional Tea Dance.  Summer celebration benefit fundraiser featuring tea and an array of refreshing cocktails, sumptuous finger sandwiches and other edibles, live music, dancing, silent auction, and more.  Tickets $150 per person.  For reservations, please call 845.876.4818. 

 

 

Yuletide High Tea

December 12  (Saturday) 1:00 PM

Afternoon affair with traditional holiday cakes, delicate open-faced tea sandwiches, and seasonal music.  Admission $25 per adult and $10 per child.  Reservations are necessary.  Call 845.876.4818 for more information.

 

 

Victorian Holiday Tours

November 27, 28 & 29 and

December 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 19 & 20, 26 & 27 

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

There's no place like Wilderstein for the holidays!  Seasonal decorations by well-known Hudson Valley and New York City florists and designers.  An annual tradition for

close to 25 years.

 
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P.O. Box 383
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
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