Monday, September 16, 2024

THURSDAY, September 19, 2024: Westchester Sketchers at Lyndhurst in Tarrytown

 



Also known as the Jay Gould estate, Lyndhurst is a Gothic Revival country house that sits in its own 67-acre park beside the majestic Hudson River in Tarrytown, NY, about a half mile south of the Tappan Zee Bridge on US 9.  The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966. 


Sketching opportunities on the magnificent Lyndhurst property are many: the Mansion, restored Civil War-era pathways, rock outcroppings, views of the widest point of the Hudson River, fountains, specialty gardens, and numerous outbuildings. 



Located in the Lower Hudson Valley, Lyndhurst’s proximity to New York City makes it an easily accessible day trip by train or car
 
DETAILS:

DATE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

LOCATION: Lyndhurst, 635 S Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591.

NOTE: Everyone will need to REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME for a guest pass

Register here: https://www.showclix.com/event/volunteer-and-guest-registration-2024 Be sure to add    Westchester Urban Sketchers in the section that asks, Why are you visiting Lyndhurst? 

You will not need a grounds pass. If you do not register ahead of time, it will complicate matters and take longer to get through the gate.


TIME: 10:00 AM We will meet by the Bowling Alley Pavilion veranda located behind the Mansion. Follow the road down toward the river, where there is parking.


DIRECTIONS:

By Car: https://lyndhurst.org/visit/#hours Click on Directions & Parking.

From NYC: Take the Metro-North - Hudson Line north to the Tarrytown station. Taxi cabs are regularly available in the parking lot directly across the street from the train station. Ask the taxi driver to drop you off by the Welcome Center.

Additional Notes:

  • The mansion will be closed for Fall decorating (no tours).
  • Bring your own/snack or lunch and water and carry out any trash generated.
  • Bring your own chair or stool for for the best sketching options.
  • Restroom facilities are available at the Bowling Alley Pavilion.
  • Please be respectful of any guests visiting the Bowling Alley at that time.

Please RSVP to Cathy at westchester@nycurbansketchers.org, so we will know who to expect.

Looking for us? Call Cathy (cell 914-625-0766) or Marianne (cell 914-355-6507)