Opening Reception – May 30

Join us as Solo Show artist Ellen Metzger O’Shea opens her new exhibit in the Transverse Gallery.  Free and open to the public, 5pm – 7pm.

Behind the Scenes Tour – Saturday June 1

Slip behind the velvet ropes and examine rarely-seen treasures from the museum collection in our storerooms. Conclude your tour with iced tea and scones on the porch.  10 am – 12pm. $15/person, advance reservations required.  Call 845.454.4500 for tickets.

The Garden Party – Sunday June 9

Roar into the Roaring 20′s at Locust Grove!  Kick off the summer in style with wine, jazz, and dinner hors d’oeuvres in our historic gardens.  Try your hand at our 1920′s Treasure Hunt, and shop for garden urns created by the Locust Grove horticulture team.  5pm – 8pm.  1920′s inspired costumes encouraged. $100/person, reservations required.  845.454.4500 x 212 for tickets.

Sunset Sensations – Thursday June 13

A unique wine and food sampling series!  In June Guest Chef Tomáś Monosi of Tomáś Tapas Bar and Restaurant will create three creative tastings inspired by fresh produce from Locust Grove’s Heritage Vegetable Garden.  Bob Brink, Fine Wine Manager at Arlington Wines, will pair a different wine with each selection.  5:30 – 7:30 pm rain or shine!  Tickets $26/person in advance, $28 day of event.  845.454.4500 for tickets.

Living History at Locust Lawn – June 29 and 30

Join us for Living History demonstrations, guided tours of the historic mansion, kids games, and more!  10am – 4pm, $8/children, $10/adults.  This event will be held at the historic Locust Lawn Farm, 436 South Route 32, Gardiner, New York. 845.454.4500 for more information.

Sunset Sensations – Thursday July 11

A unique wine and food sampling series! In July Guest Chef Anthony Moustakas of Gourmet to Go will design three creative tastings inspired by fresh produce from Locust Grove’s Heritage Vegetable Garden. Bob Brink, Fine Wine Manager at Arlington Wines, will pair a different wine with each selection. 5:30 – 7:30 pm rain or shine!  Tickets $26/person in advance, $28 day of event.  845.454.4500 for tickets.

Antique Car Show – Sunday July 14

Take a step back in time as Locust Grove presents an antique and classic car show.  Over 250 cars from all automotive eras up to 1988 are expected, including early antique vehicles, cars from the roaring twenties, thirties classics, fabulous forties, and plenty of vehicles from the fifties, sixties, seventies and eighties.  Many of the cars on display disappeared from showrooms years ago.  Antique trucks, sports cars, and other foreign cars will be here as well. Awards given to the top cars from each of the decades represented in the show. All show cars on the field by noon; judging begins at 1 pm, award ceremony at 3 pm . $7/person, children under 12 free.

Sunset Sensations – Thursday August 8

A unique wine and food sampling series!  In August Guest Chef Chris May of Babycakes Cafe will design three creative tastings inspired by fresh produce from Locust Grove’s Heritage Vegetable Garden.  Bob Brink, Fine Wine Manager at Arlington Wines, will pair a different wine with each selection.  5:30 – 7:30 pm.  Tickets $26/person in advance, $28 day of event.  845.454.4500 for tickets.

Sunset Sensations – Thursday September 12

A unique wine and food sampling series!  In September Guest Chef Ed Kowalski of Crave Restaurant will design three creative tastings inspired by fresh produce from Locust Grove’s Heritage Vegetable Garden.  Bob Brink, Fine Wine Manager at Arlington Wines, will pair a different wine with each selection.  5:30 – 7:30 pm.  Tickets $26/person in advance, $28 day of event.  845.454.4500 for tickets.

Carriage Day – Sunday September 15

Park your car and join the Mid-Hudson Driving Association for an exhibit of historic carriages in the Locust Grove Carriage House, driving demonstrations on the entrance lane, and hay rides on the South Meadow.  $8/person.  No reservations required. 1 – 4pm.

Mushroom Walk – Saturday September 28

Join experts from the Mid-Hudson Mycological Association on a ramble through the Estate grounds. 9am – noon.  No experience necessary; wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Free

Sunset Sensations – Thursday October 10

A unique wine and food sampling series!  In October Guest Chef Bruce Kazan of Main Course will design three creative tastings inspired by fresh produce from Locust Grove’s Heritage Vegetable Garden.  Bob Brink, Fine Wine Manager at Arlington Wines, will pair a different wine with each selection.  5:30 – 7:30 pm.  Tickets $26/person in advance, $28 day of event.  845.454.4500 for tickets.

Decorated Mansion Tours – Saturday November 30

Our expert guides make the holidays come alive as you tour the mansion’s 25 decorated rooms. 10am – 5pm (last tour leaves at 3:15pm). $10/person, $6/kids.

Holiday House Hunt – Sundays December 1, 8, 15, 22

A Holiday Hunt each Sunday in December features The Twelve Days of Christmas.  Search the mansion for three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree, then join us for cookies, cider and storytelling in the Visitor Center.  $8/children, $10/adults. 12pm – 4pm.  Arrive by 3pm to complete the hunt!

Holiday Sunset Sensations – Thursday December 5

Enjoy a tour of the decorated mansion at twilight then return to the Visitor Center for fine wines paired with holiday savories and sweets!  5:30 – 7:30pm. $32/person in advance, $35/day of event.

Decorated Mansion Tours – Saturdays December 7, 14, 21

Our expert guides make the holidays come alive as you tour the mansion’s 25 decorated rooms. 10am – 5pm (last tour leaves at 3:15pm). $10/person, $6/kids.