Putnam County: Calendar of Events

On Going Events
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ONGOING EVENTS 2008

Boscobel Restoration, Inc.,
1601 Route 9D,
Garrison, NY.
Elegant 19th century Federal-style mansion on the banks of the
Hudson River. House and garden tours. Many exciting events,
classes, lectures. Home of the acclaimed Hudson Valley
Shakespeare Festival.
Call 845-265-3638 or visit www.boscobel.org.

Chuang Yen Monastery
Route 301, Kent, NY.
The largest Buddhist monastery in the eastern United States,
home to the largest indoor statue of Buddha in Europe and
the Americas. On-going monastery programs in English are
held on Sundays in the Tai-Hsu Hall. Grounds are open to
the public. Vegetarian lunch served, weekends only, Noon-1: 00pm.
Call 845-225-1819

Cold Spring-on-Hudson
Located one hour north of New York City, itis a quaint 19th
century village known for its antiques, specialty shops and
fine restaurants, all within walking distance from the
Metro-North Railroad Station.

Putnam Historical Society and Foundry School Museum,
63 Chestnut St, Cold Spring.
Tues-Thurs, 10-4; Sat & Sun, 2-5.
Located in the original West Point Foundry Schoolhouse,
overlooking the Hudson River, the museum houses an outstanding
collection of paintings and artifacts from the region.
Call 845-265-4010 or www.pchs.fsm.org

Manitoga - The Russel Wright Design Center,
House and Landscape Tours,
April – October. Route 9D, Garrison.
11:00am daily, beginning at the Visitors Guide Bldg.
Admission $15, seniors $13. children under 12 $5.
Also offering self guided tours of over 4 miles of artfully designed trails.
Call 845-424-3812 or visits www.russelwrightcenter.org.

Garrison Art Center,
Depot Square, Garrison.
Open daily 12:00 – 5:00pm.
Comprised of 3 100-year-old buildings situated on historic
Garrison’s Landing. Galleries, exhibitions, classes.
Call 845-424-3960 or visit www.garrisonartcenter.org.

Southeast Museum,
67 Main St, Brewster.
Offering exhibits, lectures and classes.
Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat. 10:00 – 4:00.
Call 845-279-7500 or visit www.southeastmuseum.org.

Putnam Arts Council,
Belle Levine Art Center,
521 Kennicut Hill Rd, Mahopac.
Tues-Fri, 10am-3pm, Sun, 1-4pm. Admission free.
Call 845-628-3664 or visit www.putnamartscouncil.com

Burchetta Glass Studio & Gallery,
1544 Route 6, Carmel. Classes and workshops
Wed. – Sunday, live glass blowing demonstrations 10:00am – 5:00pm.
Call 845-225-1430 or visit www.burchetta.com.

Landmarks Preservation Society of Southeast,
Year-round Tours by Request of the Walter Brewster House, The Old Southeast Church, The Doansburg Schoolhouse.
Call 845-279-7429.

OUTDOOR FUN

Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park
Route 301, (west of the Taconic Parkway), Kent.
Camping, swimming, hiking, fishing. Wintertime sledding,
snowshoeing, skating and cross-country skiing.
Rentals available on weekends.
Call 845-225-7207.

Hudson Highlands State Park,
Route 9D, Cold Spring.
Undeveloped wilderness preserve with many miles of hiking trails.
Call 845-225-7207.

Guided Kayak Tours,
Hudson Valley Outfitters, Cold Spring.
Explore the splendor of the majestic Hudson River.
Call 845-265-0221 or visit www.hudsonvalleyoutfitters.com.

Thunder Ridge Ski Area,
Route 22, Patterson. Skiing, snowboarding.
Call 845-878-4100 or visit www.thunderridgeski.com.

GOLFING IN PUTNAM COUNTY

Putnam National Golf Club, Hill Street, Mahopac. 845-628-4200
Centennial Golf Club, Simpson Rd, Carmel. 845-225-5700
Garrison Golf & Country Club, Route 9, Garrison. 845-424-3604
Highlands Golf Club, Route 9D, Garrison. 845-424-3727