Wilderstein Historic Site

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Wilderstein Historic Site

330 Morton RoadRhinebeck, NY 12572845-876-4818

06/02/2026

June 1890:

Downing Vaux, the son of Central Park designer Calvert Vaux, is hired to design the Gate Lodge at Wilderstein.

The simple, shingle-style gate lodge is a two-story residence for the estate caretaker, located on Morton Road just northwest of the mansion. The lodge's first resident is Charles Halley.

Today, the Gate Lodge is a bit larger, with several additions since it was designed and built. The Gate Lodge currently serves as the location for Wilderstein Historic Site's office and site of many of our public programs.

05/30/2026

The landscape and gardens at Wilderstein Historic Site are blooming. How does your garden grow these days? Post your photos in the comments.

Photo credit goes to Nancy Gill and Annette Hofmann.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day we remember the fallen, including Henry Suckley.

Henry E.M. Suckley volunteered for the American Field Service as an ambulance driver in February 1915. Henry served overseas for more than two years.

Tragically, Henry was mortally wounded by a bomb dropped from a German plane above Albania on March 18, 1917. He passed a day later.

05/12/2026

We had so much fun at Saturday’s Paint and Sip: Daisies for Daisy. Take a closer look at each unique, beautiful painting.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Wilderstein Historic Site. Thank you to Risa and Sheila from Hudson Valley Vintage for leading this workshop and providing the supplies.

05/10/2026

On this Mother's Day we share this photo of Elizabeth (Bessie) Montgomery Suckley and her six children.

The six Suckley children surround their mother who sits wearing a large hat. Daisy sits on the grass in front of her with a kitten in her lap. A nursemaid stands behind holding a dog.

This photo was taken in 1897 in Switzerland at Chateau d'Oex, where the family lived for eleven years.

05/07/2026

One of the most fascinating structures on the grounds of Wilderstein Historic Site is the Carriage House.

The 10,000 square foot Carriage House was built in 1888 by contractor Robert A. Decker of Rhinebeck and designed by architect Arnout Cannon (Mr. Cannon designed the mansion as you see it today). Like the mansion, the carriage house is in the popular Queen Anne style.

In the early years, the Carriage House was referred to by the family as the "stable." Once the family acquired their first automobile in 1906, it was referred to as the "garage."

The Carriage House still stands today. Several phases of its restoration have been completed. We look forward to continuing restoration soon!

This photograph was taken in 1912.

05/04/2026

May 2011

THE PARLOR IS RESTORED

The restoration of the mansion’s parlor, the least formal of the public rooms designed by Joseph Burr Tiffany, was completed in time for the 2011 tour season. Conservation work included cleaning and conservation measures for the woodwork, along with wall coverings, color analysis, and extensive plaster repair and painting of the ceiling.

Address

330 Morton Road
Rhinebeck, NY
12572

Telephone

+18458764818

Website

http://www.wilderstein.org/

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