Tucked away in the Hudson Highlands, Stonecrop Gardens in Cold Spring began as a private garden and has since grown into one of the most beautiful and ecologically significant gardens in the region. The garden was founded by Frank Cabot and his wife, Anne, who built their home and the garden on the hilltop, which was later opened to the public in 1992 with the aim of inspiring avid gardeners to explore and experiment with the vast diversity of the plant kingdom.

Highlights of the garden include a stunning rock garden with raised alpine stone beds; lush woodlands and water gardens; and an enclosed English-style flower garden with systematic order beds that represent more than 50 plant families.

The Gardens also feature a magnificent 2,000 square-foot conservatory which is home to a variety of fragile species, such as tropical, succulents and greenhouse alpines. Be prepared to spend a few hours here getting lost in the beauty of the gardens.

Stonecrop Gardens, 81 Stonecrop Lane, Cold Spring, NY 10516, 845-265-2000

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