Wethersfield Estate & Garden

Name: Wethersfield Estate & Garden
Address: 257 Pugsley Hill Rd, Amenia, NY, 12501, US
Telephone: (845) 373-8037
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Wethersfield Garden, House, Farm, Carriage House Museum, Hiking & Riding Trails in Dutchess County, NY

Wethersfield is located in Amenia, NY and was originally the country estate of Chauncey Devereux Stillman (1907-1989). Nestled in 1000 acres of rolling hills of rural New York State, Wethersfield Estate and Garden provides visitors, visionaries, artists, and residents an opportunity to reflect on the importance of natural and classical artistic beauty as a crucial means of human expression for our

times. We identify the next generation of horticulturalists working to create and employ innovative practices in gardening with a view to strengthening responsible stewardship of land, conservation, and more. Wethersfield Estate & Garden partners with the most promising, emerging artists, including once-in-a-generation talents, as they interpret classical arts for the 21st century.

06/11/2026

When Chauncey Stillman designed Wethersfield Estate & Garden in the 1930s, he built more than a dozen man-made ponds throughout the property. Originally engineered as natural springs to catch field runoff and irrigate the gardens and crops during droughts, these ponds are now mature, functioning aquatic ecosystems.

Because these ponds are quiet, undisturbed, and often stocked with fish, they serve as perfect "pit stops" for Ospreys. A passing Osprey can easily spot these reflective pockets of water from high above the Taconic foothills and drop in for an undisturbed meal.

06/09/2026

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of music as we present the Shared Voices Residency Recital, a collaboration with The Denyce Graves Foundation and Wethersfield, this Sunday, June 14. Denyce Graves, Founder, will present the program.

In keeping with founder Chauncey Stillman’s enduring passion for the cultural arts, Wethersfield hosts annual artistic residencies that support emerging talent across music, visual arts, and performance. This year, we are proud to once again welcome the Denyce Graves Foundation and the extraordinary young artists of Shared Voices.

Founded by internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves, the Foundation is committed to nurturing the next generation of classical vocal artists through mentorship, access, and artistic excellence.

Shared Voices invites elite Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and conservatories to participate in a relationship that strives to create and encourage meaningful connections between consortium members – students, faculty, and administrators – that result in a greater awareness of the diversity within the classical vocal arts and culminate in a meaningful collaboration. As part of this intensive artistic residency at Wethersfield, students and young artists from top music conservatories and HBCUs have engaged in a week-long training program with industry luminaries, including immersive, day-long master classes with coaches from The Metropolitan Opera. This recital is the culminating moment of their time at Wethersfield.

Purchase your tickets here: https://www.wethersfield.org/event/shared-voices-2026/

06/05/2026

With its mix of rolling hills, woodlands, and open fields found at Wethersfield, the American Woodcock has found a perfectly suitable habitat to settle in for the spring and summer.

These fascinating birds are crepuscular, most active at dawn and dusk. Keep an eye out on your next trail hike – you might just catch them ‘rocking’ as they forage for earthworms with their long, sensitive bills!

While not currently endangered, woodcock populations face challenges from habitat loss. Your support helps Wethersfield maintain the vital forests and open fields these unique birds need to thrive.

06/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday for Family Night in the Gardens to celebrate spring and opening day! We'd like to give our heartfelt thanks to Carolina Gunnarsson Kim & Meghan Klopp for chairing another memorable family event. Special thanks to Rebecca Bloomfield Photography for capturing the evening.

We invite families to join us all summer long for garden visits to have your own scavenger hunts and a take-home coloring book and Adventurers Club beginning in July. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

🔗 Have a family scavenger hunt at Wethersfield: https://www.wethersfield.org/garden-reservations/
🔗 Wethersfield Adventurers Club: https://www.wethersfield.org/adventurers-club/

06/02/2026

Wethersfield is seeking a Membership & Programs Coordinator with experience in customer service, membership management, event coordination, CRM systems, and administrative support. We seek an organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented individual who will support the mission of the Wethersfield Foundation. The Membership & Programs Coordinator will support membership operations, seasonal programming, events, donor engagement, and general office administration.

For additional information and to apply, please visit https://www.wethersfield.org/get-involved/.

06/01/2026

Wethersfield pleased to opens its doors, once again, to the voices influencing our cultural landscape. On Sunday, August 16th, join Richard Armstrong, Director Emeritus of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation, as he leads conversations with Jill and Peter Kraus on "The Courage to Collect Contemporary Art."

Many people are daunted when faced with collecting contemporary art, often wondering where to put it. Celebrated Millbrook collectors Jill and Peter Kraus overcame such hesitancy: they built a new house and barn with art in mind and added several acres on which they could commission artists to make outdoor sculptures. The result, “Kraus Haus,” has few peers anywhere in America. Perpetually inquisitive and certain of their shared taste, the Krauses have assembled a collection—-indoors and out—- that consistently puts artists’ work in the best light. Listen as they share their guiding principles on collecting in a conversation led by Richard Armstrong, a long-time admirer.

Purchase your tickets today. Seating in The Gloriette is limited; reservations are essential: https://www.wethersfield.org/event/conversations-at-wethersfield-081626/

05/28/2026

Tomorrow is Opening Day! We hope you'll join us for one of our special events at Wethersfield.

Use the links below to purchase tickets:
🌸 Family Night in the Gardens: https://www.wethersfield.org/event/family-night-2026/
🎵Shared Voices Reception & Recital: https://www.wethersfield.org/event/shared-voices-2026/
🌷Garden Reservations: https://www.wethersfield.org/garden-reservations/
🏠 Main House Tours: https://www.wethersfield.org/main-house-tours/
🐴 Carriage House Tours: https://www.wethersfield.org/carriage-house-tours/
🪻Adventurers Club: https://www.wethersfield.org/event/adventurers-club-072426/

Stay tuned for additional events during the 2026 season.

05/26/2026

This Friday is opening day! We invite you and your family to celebrate spring with an evening in the Gardens at Wethersfield.

🗓️ May 29 from 5–7PM
🌷 Family-friendly
🌿 Enjoy exploring the gardens, with a special scavenger hunt and craft activities designed just for children
🌼 Enjoy pizza and refreshments, including beverages for adults, in a relaxed and welcoming setting
🌱 A wonderful opportunity to connect, explore, and celebrate the season together

Reserve your spot and join us for a memorable evening in the gardens: https://www.wethersfield.org/event/family-night-2026/

Special thanks to our event co-chairs, Carolina Gunnarsson Kim & Meghan Klopp.

Address

257 Pugsley Hill Rd
Amenia, NY
12501

Telephone

(845) 373-8037

Website

https://www.wethersfield.org/

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