Innisfree Garden

Innisfree Garden One of the “World’s 10 Best Gardens” and the masterpiece of landscape architect Lester Collins. Experiencing, Making and Thinking About Gardens (2012)
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Recognized as one of the “world’s ten best gardens,”* Innisfree is a powerful icon of 20th-century landscape design. Over 50 years in the making, it is largely the work of landscape architect Lester Collins, FASLA (1914-1993), with important contributions by his client, the artist Walter Beck. Innisfree merges the essence of Modernist ideas and traditional Chinese and Japanese garden design princi

ples with a nuanced reading of this glacial landscape. The result is a distinctly American stroll garden on 185 acres surrounding a large, shimmering lake – a sublime composition of rock, water, wood and sky.

*Rory Stuart, What are Gardens For?

Sometimes it’s the little details and the small moments that bring you the most joy. Whether it’s in one of our cup gar...
08/30/2026

Sometimes it’s the little details and the small moments that bring you the most joy. Whether it’s in one of our cup gardens or just along the lake path, there is always something to capture your attention when you explore Innisfree.

Community Day is TOMORROW! It's going to be a day packed with great programming, music, and stunning views! There’s some...
08/28/2026

Community Day is TOMORROW!

It's going to be a day packed with great programming, music, and stunning views! There’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Thanks in part to a generous grant from the Northeast Dutchess Fund of , admission is FREE for residents of participating Northeast Dutchess County communities with proof of residency. Discounted tickets are also available for special programs.

Come spend the day at Innisfree! Pre-registration is encouraged. https://www.innisfreegarden.org/events/late-summer-community-day-2026

Set your alarm! Innisfree's Morning Light is returning with a sunrise that is sure to be spectacular. Between the fog l...
08/27/2026

Set your alarm! Innisfree's Morning Light is returning with a sunrise that is sure to be spectacular. Between the fog lifting off the lake and the soft light that spreads as the sun rises, Morning Light is a breathtaking experience at Innisfree.

Thanks in part to a generous grant from the Northeast Dutchess Fund of , discounted tickets are available for residents of participating Northeast Dutchess County communities with proof of residency.

www.innisfreegarden.org/events/late-summer-morning-light-2026

Discover the art of Japanese calligraphy (shodō)! On Saturday, August 29, as part of our Late Summer Community Day, Inn...
08/27/2026

Discover the art of Japanese calligraphy (shodō)! On Saturday, August 29, as part of our Late Summer Community Day, Innisfree will be hosting a Japanese Calligraphy Workshop.

Explore the meditative art of shodō and learn how brush, ink, movement, balance, and empty space come together to create expressive works of art. Inspired by the forms and rhythms of Innisfree’s landscape, participants will create their own calligraphy pieces to take home.

Space is limited; register today.
www.innisfreegarden.org/events/japanese-calligraphy-2026

Thanks in part to a generous grant from the Northeast Dutchess Fund of , discounted tickets are available for residents of participating Northeast Dutchess County communities with proof of residency.

As part of our Late Summer Community Day on August 29th, we will be hosting a special Japanese Drumming Performance & Wo...
08/25/2026

As part of our Late Summer Community Day on August 29th, we will be hosting a special Japanese Drumming Performance & Workshop with Mujin Taiko at Innisfree Garden!

Enjoy an energetic taiko performance at 11 AM, followed by a hands-on workshop where participants can learn basic rhythms and try their hand at playing. The workshop space is limited, and participants must register for either the 11:20 or 11:40 time slot.

Thanks in part to a generous grant from the Northeast Dutchess Fund of , discounted tickets are available for residents of participating Northeast Dutchess County communities with proof of residency.

Visit our website to register.

Join us for Late Summer Community Day at Innisfree! On Saturday, August 29, come to Innisfree for a special day celebrat...
08/24/2026

Join us for Late Summer Community Day at Innisfree!
On Saturday, August 29, come to Innisfree for a special day celebrating community, art, and the beauty of late summer.

Enjoy free admission and discounted programs for residents of participating Northeast Dutchess communities, plus special programs throughout the day, including:

Early morning garden access for Morning Light
Japanese Taiko Drumming with Mujin Taiko
Japanese Calligraphy Workshop

Come explore the garden, try something new, and enjoy a day at Innisfree with your community!

Thanks in part to a generous grant from the Northeast Dutchess Fund of , admission is FREE for residents of Northeast Dutchess County communities with proof of residency. Discounted tickets are also available for special programs. Free admission is available to residents of Amenia, Clinton Corners, Pleasant Valley, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Millerton, North East, Pine Plains, Stanford, Washington, Wassaic, and Wingdale with proof of residency.

Pre-registration is highly encouraged; visit our website to register for tickets.
www.innisfreegarden.org/events/late-summer-community-day-2026

Join us tonight after hours at Innisfree Garden for a special Sound Bath with Ben Brown! Experience the garden in a who...
08/22/2026

Join us tonight after hours at Innisfree Garden for a special Sound Bath with Ben Brown! Experience the garden in a whole new way as Ben Brown guides participants through a peaceful evening of sound, relaxation, and reflection surrounded by the beauty of Innisfree.

The garden will remain open exclusively for this special after-hours experience; tickets are still available online.

https://www.innisfreegarden.org/events/soundbath2026

We’re thrilled to share that Innisfree Garden has been named a 2026 Best of the Hudson Valley winner by Hudson Valley Ma...
08/21/2026

We’re thrilled to share that Innisfree Garden has been named a 2026 Best of the Hudson Valley winner by Hudson Valley Magazine for Best Strolling Garden!

We’re honored to be recognized as one of the Hudson Valley’s top destinations and to be a place where visitors have a chance to slow down, explore, and enjoy the beauty of the garden.

Thank you to everyone who voted and helped make this recognition possible! We’re so grateful for your support and love of Innisfree.

They say April showers bring May flowers, but at Innisfree, the moist August weather brings mushrooms and fungi- the var...
08/20/2026

They say April showers bring May flowers, but at Innisfree, the moist August weather brings mushrooms and fungi- the varieties throughout the garden are incredible!

Calling all young adventurers! Innisfree’s Explorer program returns this Friday for another fun-filled adventure in the ...
08/19/2026

Calling all young adventurers! Innisfree’s Explorer program returns this Friday for another fun-filled adventure in the garden.

Explore Innisfree with fresh eyes during a special nature scavenger hunt designed for curious kids and families. Along the way, young explorers will search for colors, textures, water, rocks, living things, garden structures, and other hidden-in-plain-sight discoveries.

Kids will practice looking closely, following clues, and noticing the little details that make Innisfree such a magical place. Space is limited, so don’t wait to register!

https://www.innisfreegarden.org/events/ie-nature-scavenger-hunt

Address

362 Tyrrel Road
Millbrook, NY
12545

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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(845) 677-8000

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