$45; $35 Northeast Dutchess residents & Innisfree members; $5 for family members under age 21

As the day winds down in what is traditionally the peak of fall in the Hudson Valley, gather with family and friends beside Tyrrel Lake to savor the beauty of Innisfree Garden and two great American ciders selected by Craig Cavallo of the Golden Russet Café & Grocery in Rhinebeck. If you would like to pair yours with appetizers or a picnic supper, bring your own basket of goodies or pre-order local, seasonal food expertly prepared with cider in mind by Babette’s Kitchen in Millbrook.

Craig Cavallo and Dan Pucci, co-authors of American Cider (Ballantine Books, 2021), engaging storytellers and acknowledged experts on the subject, will discuss the two ciders we are tasting, touching on the rich history of this ancient alcoholic beverage and the vibrant culture of farmers and makers who craft it today. They will be happy to answer questions, and copies of their book will be available.

$10; $5 for seniors (65+) and kids (5-15); FREE for residents of Northeast Dutchess County, Innisfree members, and little kids (ages 4 and under)

Programs that are included with Community Day garden admission:

Morning Light: Sunrise at Innisfree | 6am
All-Ages Art Workshop - Create a Fall Forest on Paper | 10am-4pm
Docent Tour | 10:30am and 2pm
Wish Tree | all day
Landscape Frames | all day

Programs that require special registration but include Community Day garden admission:

Qigong for Gardeners | 2pm-3pm (Group size is limited. If your admission is free, this program is free, but you still need to sign up.)
Forest Ecology Walk | 2:30pm
Autumn Tasting: American Cider at Innisfree with Dan Pucci and Craig Cavallo | 4:30pm-6pm

Join landscape curator, Kate Kerin, for a lively 1.5 hour tour exploring Innisfree.

Join landscape curator, Kate Kerin, for a lively 1.5 hour tour exploring Innisfree.