The last few weekends have been amazing from an aesthetic
standpoint! I'm still reeling from sensory overload after spending three days
in the Hudson Valley at the Rockefeller properties of Kykuit and Fieldwood
Farms. Extraordinary in every way- our weekend started with dinner at Blue Hill
at Stone Barns. The barns were part of the Rockefeller estate and the property
along with the stellar restaurant is dedicated to promoting sustainable
agriculture and local food. We were hosted at Fieldwood Farms during our stay,
the home built by John D. Rockefeller III and his wife Blanchette. In the wake
of both Hurricane Sandy and the subsequent nor'easter, the wood burning
fireplaces and an amazing collection of American art was food for the soul.
Saturday was spent on the grounds at Kykuit, the country
home of John D. Rockefeller built between 1906 and 1913 by architects Delano
and Aldrich and now part of the National Trust. We spent the morning wandering
the Playhouse- the Tudor style mansion housing the indoor pool, tennis court
and bowling alley. Our afternoon was spent touring the Big House with its
interiors by Ogden Colman and meandering through the spectacular gardens
designed by William Welles Bosworth.
A truly unforgettable weekend with equally extraordinary
friends! Sometimes "life can be a dream!"
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