Muscoot Farm was originally a gentleman's farm owned by the Hopkins family and used as their summer estate and dairy farm from 1880 to 1924. In 1924 the family moved to the farm year-round and continued the dairy business until 1967 when Westchester County acquired the property.
Today, Muscoot Farm has many of the original buildings, some of which were moved to accommodate the Muscoot Reservoir. Visitors can walk through the dairy barn, milk house, ice house, blacksmith shop and several other barns and buildings. Livestock and poultry are breeds typical of an early 20th century gentleman's farm and many represent minor rare breeds. The Main House is used to exhibit monthly art shows by local artists.
DETAILS:
When: Sunday August 11th. Start time 10:00 AM.
NOTE: Farmers Market opens 9:30 AM and runs to 2:30 PM. Come early for the best parking spots.Directions: Muscoot Farm is on Route 100 nestled between Somers, Katonah, and Yorktown. The farm is located about 1 mile south of the intersection of Route 100 and Route 35.
Transportation from NYC: The closest Metro-North train station is Katonah, on the New Haven line. Please contact Marianne if you would like someone to meet the train and provide a ride from the station.
Lunch: 12:30 PM. We will have lunch by the picnic table area. Bring your own or purchase from the concession stand.Show and Tell: Following lunch,we will share drawings and tell stories. This is the social part of our day and not to be missed.
NOTES:
- It will be hot. Bring drinking water.
- Bring a stool if you have one. It gives you more options.
- Dress for sunshine. Bring a hat and sunscreen.
If you can’t find us call:
Cathy at (914) 625-0766 or Marianne at (914) 355-6507
There are no fees. All drawing skill levels are welcome.
