Stonecrop Gardens, Cold Spring: Photos, Reviews & Location

12 acres of display gardens in various settings, plus a conservatory, tours & plants for purchase.

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#4 of 5 Tourist attractions in Cold Spring

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

7.5 km from the center of Cold Spring

Rating breakdown

5 ★82%
4 ★12%
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Stonecrop Gardens, Cold Spring, NY 10516, United States

stonecrop.org

+1 845-265-2000

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Stonecrop Gardens?: Stonecrop Gardens is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 169 reviews.
How does Stonecrop Gardens rank in Cold Spring?: Stonecrop Gardens is #4 of 5 Tourist attractions in Cold Spring by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Stonecrop Gardens located?: Stonecrop Gardens, Cold Spring, NY 10516, United States — 7.5 km from the center of Cold Spring.
How can I contact Stonecrop Gardens?: Phone: +1 845-265-2000 · Website: stonecrop.org

Reviews (8)

Patille Guekjian 2023 Sep 04

So much more beautiful than pictures can ever capture. Not too big, and very nice for individuals, couples, and small groups to come in. Please be mindful when choosing to come here, and be quiet and courteous + watch over young children. The road coming in and out is very narrow and rocky, and can only fit one car at a time, but there are occasional small side areas for you to stand as another car passes. Be careful while driving. Other than that, make sure to spend a good amount of time here! Check online for their admission fees.

Den Niko 2022 May 13

Absolutely beautiful, very well kept. Inspired to get my own greenhouse & gardening beds. Landscape was surprisingly unexpected. Staff are friendly.

Little But Fierce Photography 2022 May 09

Stonecrop Gardens is BEAUTIFUL! It was a back-up plan for a proposal this past weekend since their conservatory is covered and it was perfect! Everything is so green and full of life and there are so many photo spots all around! Happy I finally got to photograph here and can't wait to come back!

Rich Hackman 2020 Sep 02

Loved coming here with my wife to escape New York City for the weekend. The self-guided flower and plants tour was just what we needed to unwind and reconnect with nature. We saw some horses, some frogs, played with some cats and took our time taking pictures all throughout the gardens. Took us about 2 hours to see everything, but it felt like time passed so quickly.

M A 2018 Nov 02

Unbelievable place. I went here in October and the trees were just starting to change. It was such a peaceful and tranquil experience. Hardly any people around! So many places tucked throughout the gardens where you can sit and relax and ponder life. It is the ideal place to stroll around and listen to birds and soak up the oxygen. I loved the greenhouses too! Especially the one with the succulents and cacti. They clearly care about plants and flowers here. I can't wait to come back in Spring. My happy place. Wish it was closer to home (in NYC).

marilyn elie 2018 Sep 17

This beautiful private estate gone to public garden is an amazing place to visit enjoy and learn about plants. Caroline Burgess is the head gardener and under guidance the place has grown to include interns on a degree program and has earned a place in the Open Day gardening calendar. They offer courses and workshops to the public.

There are many different types of gardens on this property. My favorite which my husband and I visited today is the perennial garden. Enclosed by a tall wooden fence that extends the season, this large garden is planted in raised plots by color. Improbable mixes of sunflowers, coleus, phlox, castor beans and banana trees. The red and the yellow plots were especially vibrant. This garden has influenced the way I have designed my home garden.

This year there is a bountiful fall vegetable garden with basil, lettuce, pole beans, onions and more. A straw statue of Mrs. Jekel, a famous 19th century radical lady and garden designer is always the centerpiece of the garden. She is well worth reading about!

Tom Vasale 2018 Aug 16

A lovely place to spend several hours. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The gardens are lush. There are many interesting plant combinations that inspire. Lots of good ideas await visitors to take home!

The day we visited, there were other visitors but it wasn't crowded. Parking is ample.

Stonecrop Gardens is located close to Cold Spring, so a morning in the garden can end with a late lunch in Cold Spring, followed by some fun antiquing.

It's a great way to spend the day!

Virginia Benedict 2017 Sep 29

What an amazing garden! Every turn you take is mesmerizing. Whether you visit early Spring when the crocuses, Snowdrops, Crested Iris, Wood and Grape Hyacinths, Winter Aconites, Snowflakes and Fritillarias are blooming and the winter specters are just beginning to bud or you visit in late summer you will have a wonderful experience.

Make sure you look for the bull frogs enjoy the dragonflies and visit the Rock Ledge by the Wisteria Pavilion