Spiral House Park

Spiral House Park The site features extensive mixed native and traditional ornamental gardens and trails that wind through woodlands and abandoned stone quarries.

Spiral House Park celebrates a sense of wonder in art and in nature, and creates programming that supports and transforms the way we see and care for the Earth. Spiral House, a 45-acre property in the Hudson Valley, is home to Tom Gottsleben’s stone and crystal glass sculpture and a house based on sacred geometry that spirals to form a bluestone nautilus with views of the Catskill Range. Gottslebe

n’s art was inspired by nature’s art – the fundamental patterns of life, the stone that resulted from eons of geological evolution, and natural forms such as clouds and branches. The intersection of art and nature that informed the development of the property also informs the mission of our nonprofit organization: to enable visitors to experience a sense of wonder in art and in nature, and to create programming that supports and transforms the way we see and care for the Earth.

What does ecological restoration actually look like on the ground?Join us for Digging Deeper: Restoration Plantings in P...
06/14/2026

What does ecological restoration actually look like on the ground?

Join us for Digging Deeper: Restoration Plantings in Place of Invasives, presented in partnership with the Garden Conservancy, on June 20th.

Through a guided walk with Head Gardener Lorien McCabe and Wren Waddington, we'll explore how invasive species are being replaced with native plants that support pollinators, wildlife, and biodiversity throughout the park.

Whether you're a gardener, land steward, or simply curious about native plants, this is an opportunity to learn from restoration work happening in real time.

🌱 Digging Deeper: Restoration Plantings in Place of Invasives
June 20th, 2026
10 am – 12 pm
$40 General Admission

Space is limited, register below!
https://spiralhousepark.org/events/digging-deeper-restoration-plantings-in-place-of-invasives/

Our Summer Solstice Carnival is next weekend!Celebrate the longest day of the year at Spiral House Park with an afternoo...
06/13/2026

Our Summer Solstice Carnival is next weekend!

Celebrate the longest day of the year at Spiral House Park with an afternoon of live music, delicious food and drink, playful games, hands-on art, and summer revelry.

2 PM – Grounds Open / Food and drink for purchase by , ,

2 PM – Live Music by Megan Gugliotta

2:30 PM – Carnival Craft making with SHP Staff (ribbon wands and sun masks) + hands-on linoleum stamp-making with Anita Barber Begin

2:30 PM – Spiral House open!

3 PM – Live Music by Anjali Aurora

4 PM – Rainbow Bingo with Buddy Valentine

5 PM – Live Music by Annie & the Hedonists

5:45 PM – Solstice Parade

Throughout the Afternoon – Roaming Performers appearances by the Mid-Hudson Juggling Club and Abby Higgs , tarot readings with Lorien McCabe , raffle prizes, ring toss, co****le, house tours, and other surprises woven throughout the day!

5:55 PM – Closing Celebration at the Rainbow Portal

Come join the fun! Tickets can be purchased below:
https://spiralhousepark.org/events/summer-solstice-carnival/

Removing invasive species is only half the work. Replacing them with native plants is what truly restores the balance. H...
06/12/2026

Removing invasive species is only half the work. Replacing them with native plants is what truly restores the balance. Here are some of our favorite native alternatives to the species we've been pulling at Spiral House Park — beautiful, ecologically valuable, and right at home in the Hudson Valley.

Stiltgrass → Pennsylvania Sedge and native Carex species Low-growing, shade-tolerant ground covers that fill the same niche without taking over.

Mugwort → Golden Ragwort, Virginia Mountain Mint, Common Milkweed, Goldenrods, and Aromatic Asters A whole palette of natives that support pollinators and bring seasonal interest from spring through fall.

Black Swallowwort → Virginia Creeper Native vines and scramblers, Groundnut and Hog Peanut that provide habitat and food for wildlife without the toxicity to monarchs.

Oriental Bittersweet → Trumpet Honeysuckle, Virgin's Bower Clematis, American Wisteria Stunning native climbers that won't strangle your trees.

Garlic Mustard → Violets, Wild Ginger, Canadian Anemone Lovely woodland floor plants that thrive in the same shady, disturbed edges where garlic mustard loves to creep.

Barberry → Coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) or Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) Coralberry matches barberry's deer resistance, shade tolerance, and bird-friendly berries. If you love darker foliage, Ninebark is a showstopper.

Multiflora Rose → Native Roses There are over 20 native rose species across Eastern North America — Carolina Rose, Virginia Rose, and Swamp Rose are excellent places to start.

Bush Honeysuckle → New Jersey Tea, Black and Red Chokeberry, Black Haw, Eastern Wahoo Shrubs that offer the same structure and wildlife value while supporting the native food web.

Want to learn more about restoring with native plants? Check out our upcoming workshop, Digging Deeper: Restoration Plantings in Place of Invasives with The Garden Conservancy on June 20th! Register via our site.

Come celebrate the Summer Solstice at Spiral House Park, an afternoon of live music, good food, and all-around summer ma...
06/11/2026

Come celebrate the Summer Solstice at Spiral House Park, an afternoon of live music, good food, and all-around summer magic. We've got three incredible musicians taking the stage:

Megan Gugliotta kicks things off at 2 PM — she's an electric violinist with a sound that's equal parts mystical forest and carnival. Think cinematic strings, live looping, and melodies that'll pull you right into the moment.

Anjali Aurora takes over at 3 PM. Her indie folk sound is warm, honest, and exactly the kind of music you want drifting through a garden on a long summer afternoon.

Annie & the Hedonists close it out at 5 PM with their signature Americana blend — blues, swing, folk, jazz, the kind of band that makes you want to stay until the very last song.

The fun runs 2–6 PM and includes Rainbow Bingo at 4, a Solstice Parade at 5:45, and a Closing Celebration at the Rainbow Portal to send off the longest day of the year right.

Roaming performances by and · Tarot readings with Lorien McCabe · Carnival crafts with SHP Staff and Anita Barber · Games, house tours, raffle prizes, and more

Food and drinks from , , and on-site all afternoon.

One of the most powerful tools in the fight against invasive species? Being able to spot them. Here are some of the spec...
06/10/2026

One of the most powerful tools in the fight against invasive species? Being able to spot them. Here are some of the species we pull most often right here at Spiral House Park, you might recognize a few from your own backyard!

Mugwort — Tall, silvery-leaved and incredibly persistent — this one spreads fast

Black Swallowwort — A vining plant with small dark seed pods that's toxic to monarch butterflies

Oriental Bittersweet — A woody vine that wraps and eventually kills trees under its weight

Japanese Barberry — Those thorny shrubs you see everywhere? Likely barberry — and they harbor ticks

Stiltgrass — A low-growing grass that carpets the forest floor and crowds out native plants

Garlic Mustard — Smells like garlic when crushed and takes over woodland edges early in spring

Multiflora Rose — Beautiful blooms, but this rose forms dense thickets that nothing else can grow through

Bush Honeysuckle — Leafs out early and drops late, stealing light from native plants all season long

Learning to identify these species is the first step to stopping their spread. Many of them are hiding in plain sight! Check out the LHPRISM links in our bio to learn more about each one.

This project was contracted by the Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management using funds from the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

We want to send a huge thank you to the volunteers that came out for our first Volunteer Day of the season. Thanks to a ...
06/09/2026

We want to send a huge thank you to the volunteers that came out for our first Volunteer Day of the season. Thanks to a generous grant from LHPRISM (), our Garden Crew and volunteers removed invasive species from our Middle Way trail, continuing the work that we began in 2024. Some species removed were Garlic Mustard, Oriental Bittersweet, and Mugwort.

We will have plenty more opportunities to volunteer at the park. Check out our Volunteer Questionnaire which is linked in our bio.

This project was contracted by the Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management using funds from the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

It's Invasive Species Awareness Week! June 8 – 14.This week, we're joining organizations across New York State to shine ...
06/08/2026

It's Invasive Species Awareness Week! June 8 – 14.

This week, we're joining organizations across New York State to shine a light on one of the quietest threats to our local ecosystems — invasive species.

At Spiral House Park, we're not just raising awareness — we're taking action. Thanks to a generous grant from LHPRISM (), we're ramping up our removal and restoration efforts along the Welcome Trail, the Middle Way, and the Sculpture Park this season. It's a continuation of the work we began in 2024, and this year we're going deeper.

So why does it matter? Invasive species threaten New York's native biodiversity, degrade habitats, damage crops, and pose real risks to public health and safety. But here's the thing... they're not the villain. Unprecedented human movement, global trade, pollution, and climate change have all created the perfect conditions for these species to take hold and spread.

Our job now is to restore the balance. 🌱

Tomorrow marks the first of our Free Sundays! Admission to the park will be free from opening at 10am until noon on the ...
06/06/2026

Tomorrow marks the first of our Free Sundays! Admission to the park will be free from opening at 10am until noon on the first Sunday of each month. Enjoy the beauty of the sculpture field, gardens, and trails. We hope to see you at the park!

This month we're hosting a wonderful mix of programs — from Spiral House tours to volunteer opportunities to our Summer ...
06/05/2026

This month we're hosting a wonderful mix of programs — from Spiral House tours to volunteer opportunities to our Summer Solstice Carnival! We're open every weekend from 10 am – 5 pm, weather permitting, and this Sunday marks the start of our First Sundays, where entrance to the park is free before noon on the first Sunday of the month. Hope to see you here soon.

Saturday, June 6 | 10 AM – 12 PM Spiral House & Garden Tour

Monday, June 8 | 10 AM – 3 PM Volunteer Day: Invasive Species Removal

Sunday, June 14 | 10 AM – 4 PM Secret Garden Tour with Saugerties Historical Society

Saturday, June 20 | 10 AM – 12 PM The Garden Conservancy Digging Deeper: Restoration Plantings in Place of Invasives

Saturday, June 20 | 2 – 6 PM Summer Solstice Carnival

Sunday, June 21 | 11 AM – 1 PM Father's Day Spiral House & Sculpture Tour

This month we're hosting a wonderful mix of programs — from Spiral House tours to volunteer opportunities to our Summer ...
06/05/2026

This month we're hosting a wonderful mix of programs — from Spiral House tours to volunteer opportunities to our Summer Solstice Carnival! We're open every weekend from 10 am – 5 pm, weather permitting, and this Sunday marks the start of our First Sundays, where entrance to the park is free before noon on the first Sunday of the month. Hope to see you here soon.

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