House Open for Visitors
Maple Grove will be open for visitors from 10 a.m. until noon on the first Wednesday of the month from April to November. The following are the open-house dates for 2008:
- April 2
- May 7
- June 4
- July 2
- August 6
- September 3
- October 1
- November 5
Words, Words, Words
Several events this year will celebrate the written and spoken word, and use the setting of Maple Grove and its landscape as an inspiration for story-telling and literature. These events are open to the public; more detailed information about program, reservations, etc. will be posted as it becomes available.
"The Historic Architecture of the Hudson Valley" - Artist’s Salon at the Muddy Cup Coffee House in Poughkeepsie
In cooperation with the Barrett Art Center, Maple Grove will host an Artist’s Salon on "The Historic Architecture of the Hudson Valley" on Thursday, March 27 at 8 p.m. at the Muddy Cup, 305 Main Street, Poughkeepsie. The program will feature actress Linda Roper, reading a selection from Edith Wharton’s novel Hudson River Bracketed, and architectural historian William B. Rhoads talking about notable buildings in the region. The event is free and open to the public; a local independent bookseller will have a selection of books available for sale.
Writers reading at Maple Grove
During the summer months, on three Sunday afternoons a series of authors who live in the Hudson Valley will read from their works, in one of the first-floor rooms at Maple Grove. The planned dates are June 29, July 27 and August 24; the names of the writers and the exact times will be posted as soon as available. Lemonade will be served on the porch after the readings. These events are open to the public.
"Harvest Tales" – A story-telling event at Maple Grove
On Sunday afternoon, October 19, from 2 to 4 p.m., three professional story-tellers will build on the romantic setting at Maple Grove to present original tales. This event is suitable for all ages – not just for children! Refreshments will be served (on the porch, weather permitting.) Reservations are required, and there is an admission charge for this event.
DIRECTIONS: The entrance to Maple Grove and St. Simeon's is located on Beechwood Avenue in Poughkeepsie, south of Bancroft Road and Ferris Lane, and north of Sharon Drive. From Route 9, turn east on Sharon Drive; at the end of Sharon Drive, turn left on Beechwood Avenue.
