11/03/2025
I love wandering the lawns and hidden spaces between Hudson Valley mansions and the river. There are all kinds of secret buildings, old stone walls, waterfalls, bridges, ponds, and even collapsing cottages tucked away in there. And the riverfront facades, sometimes crumbling in the loveliest and most “Old World” of ways, never fail to inspire me. I can’t help but imagine myself in a sweeping Georgian gown, trouncing down the lawn to chase some unseen intrigue. As if I’m stepping into a painting.
Some venues are simply locations, and others are in themselves works of art. The curved staircases, the sculpted facades, and the historic grandeur of a place define a mood even before the details are added. Whether your dream setting is a Gilded Age estate like this one, a quiet garden, or something in between, the right venue makes every other decision feel effortless. Location, location, location.
A well-chosen venue goes beyond setting the scene to shape the experience. It offers not only beauty, but a sense of history, romance, and place. What kind of setting speaks to you? Are you, like me, always moving through life as if you were in a novel or film? A whimsical girlie? Or are you more practical?
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