Private Gardens of the Hudson Valley feisty Rhinecliff has carved out

feisty Rhinecliff has carved out its own unique identity from its scenic rocky perch on the eastern bank of the Hudson River in Dutchess County

much of the city’s remarkable architectural legacy somehow survived the plagues of the centuries

and John Muir—who embraced Humboldt's idea of a "chain of connection" uniting all peoples and all environments

Illustrated with dozens of historic and contemporary photographs

Along with important works by famed Hudson River School painters

Private Gardens of the Hudson Valley feisty Rhinecliff has carved outAuthor: Jane Garmey Photographer: John M. Hall Private Gardens of the Hudson Valley surveys the majestic landscape that borders the Hudson River, an area rich in history and unique garden designs. The scenery, which encompasses riverfront meadows, craggy hills, and long open valleys, is inherently dramatic. Twenty six private gardens are presented here, chosen to establish a sense of place and to convey the romance of the landscape. John Halls