Recognized as one of the world's ten best gardens, Innisfree is a powerful icon of mid-twentieth century design.  Over 50 years in the making, it is the work of landscape architect Lester Collins with important contributions by his clients, artist and teacher Walter Beck and gardener and heiress Marion Burt Beck.I visited Innisfree yesterday in Millbrook, New York and at its core, Innisfree is about the individual's experience in nature. Inviting exploration and even contemplation, the sweeping landscape merges the essence of Modernist and Romantic ideas with traditional Chinese and Japanese garden design.This design form is called a cup garden.  It's roots are in ancient chinese paintings and the cup garden draws attention to something rare and at Innisfree the cup garden concept becam... 05/30/2016

Whether you just purchased a new home or you have a Dutchess County home in need of renovation, the Fine Home Show in Millbrook NY this Saturday is an event you don't want to miss.This event which brings many vendors together under one tent is sponsored by well known Millbrook Architect James CrispAt this event you will also see artist painting, and their work will be  available for purchase later in the day in a silent auction.Location of the Home Show 20153327 Franklin Avenue, Millbrook NYContact number  845-677-8256Suggested contribution $2Information for this post came  from Fine Home Source 09/23/2015

Millbrook homes for sale and Millbrook NY real estate update Millbrook NY is a Village located in the Town of Washington in Dutchess County.  During 2013 Millbrook NY real estate  saw 8 single family homes sold, 2 less than in 2012 however the homes sold in 2013 were more expensive. The homes sold in 2013 ranged in price from $272,000 – $600,000.  The home which sold for $600,000 was much larger  than the other 7 homes, the square footage was 7700  while the others averaged around 2000+. The list price to sale price  was 91 percent. The homes sold in  2012 ranged in price from $118,000 -$565,000 and the list price to sale price ratio was 93 percent.     Interested in real estate  in the Village of Millbrook or the Town of Washington? Click the button below Millbrook NY real estate sales... 01/21/2014

Millbrook is a small  Village in Dutchess County in the town of Washington.  What I like about the village is that you can walk to most things.  There is a charming diner a place where people meet for coffee; then there is the Merritt Bookstore which holds many book signing events.  As well as several fine restaurant and a great library.  Since the area is popular with second homeowners on the weekend the population swells. How was real estate in Millbrook during October? In October 2 new listings came on the market, here is the breakdown: Active 2   DOM 30    Average List $382,000   Average SQFT  2324   Average/SQFT  $164 One home was built in 1970, and the other in  2008.   Only one house sold during October, it was on the market for 143 days. Listed at $339,000 and sold for $290,000,... 11/10/2012

Back on September 22nd I went to Millbrook to the Luxury Home Resource Home show.  What a difference a month makes; look at all the green foliage. The home show was hosted by Crisp Architects and the variety of vendors really made the show special.  I was especially fascinated by the craftsman who hand made sinks and other stuff out of concrete.  These were really custom items since the mold was destroyed after each piece. I then took a ride through Millbrook; and now you have a chance to Come along for the ride through Millbrook NY.     Copyright © by Jennifer Fivelsdal, all rights reserved-Come along for the ride through Millbrook NY ________________________________________________________________  Millbrook Real Estate Report Village of Millbrook real estate for Sale 10/25/2012

Millbrook Real Estate Update Millbrook is a village located in the town of Washington in Dutchess County and is a popular weekend destination. Everyone these days want to know how the real estate market is doing in their community and the same is true for the Village of Millbrook. In Millbrook from January - September 2012  9 single family homes sold, ranging from $118,000- $565,000. The average sale price was $244,333.  The age of the homes sold ranged from 1900 - 1978 and square feet ranged from 939 - 3000.      Millbrook single family market update January - September 2012 Active 2 Sold 9 Average List $229,000 Average List $259,253 Average DOM 264 Average DOM 119 Average SQFT 1405 Average SQFT 1579 Average $/SQFT $163 Average $/SQFT $164     Average Sold $244,333 By J Fivelsdal   Ave... 10/20/2012

Book Lovers the Millbrook Book Festival Is This Weekend On Saturday May 15th the Village of Millbrook NY will turn into book lovers paradise as more than 60 authors will be participating in  the annual Millbrook Book Festival. This is an event that will have something for everyone from fiction to non-fiction and will also feature some local authors. Here is the list of Bio  for some of the authors. There will be events all over town and you will want to check the scheduled event list to make sure you don't miss a program that might be of special interest to you. Time 10:00AM - 5:00PM Directions:         05/14/2010

Speechless Sunday -Sometimes do you feel like you are upside down? I took this shot about 2 years ago and since then I have not been able to find the notes I made; therefore I can't tell you much about this sculpture.  I am thinking it was made out of paper mache. My attention was especially drawn to the hands.  What feature of this sculpture jumped out at you? I think at times we all feel a bit upside down.   JFIVE HOMES REALTY LLC - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com  and www.jfivehomes.com     Flickr | Facebook | Linked-in |Twitter |subscribe to Blog    Copyright © by Jennifer Fivelsdal, all rights reserved-Speechless Sunday -Sometimes do you feel like you are upside down? 04/25/2010

Last week while showing properties in Millbrook NY I came across this beautiful scene.  Of course I had my camera handy and decided to add it to my collection. I suspect by the end of this week this scene will be even more colorful.  There is no denying it;  fall is here. Jennifer Fivelsdal- Associate Broker- Keller Williams Realty Team - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com  and www.jfivehomes.com    10/11/2009

The theme in the Hudson Valley this year is related to the Quadracentennial celebrations.  Today at 4:00PM is the kickoff of the Millbrook Book Festival  at the Cary Institute. This year the celebration will be centered around 400 years of writing on the banks of the Hudson River; and many authors will participate in the event, here is a list of participants. There will be something for all ages, books, poetry, photography and an exhibition at theMillbrook library.  At the end of the festival there will be a one man play entitled Hudson Adrift: Bitter end of Henry Hudson. So this weekend make your way over to beautiful Millbrook.     Other Hudson Valley Post Picture of Clearwater Sloop FDR -  Quadracentennial lecture Longest walkway over Hudson River Hudson River Paintings - Thomas Cole... 05/15/2009

This Saturday, December 20th, Annie Leibovitz will be giving a talk and signing her new book, " Annie Leibovitz at work".  Most of us are familiar with her work which includes photographs of many famous personalities, including John Lennon and Yoko Ono. The new book features her photographs and will tell the story of what was involved in getting the finished product. Ann Leibovitz has signed books at the Merritt Bookstore before and the event was very successful.  Scot Meyer, the owner of the bookstore suggests calling ahead to sign up for participation.     Location: 57 Front Street, Millbrook, NY 12545 Telephone: 845-677-5857 Time: 12:45 PM Date: Saturday, December 20th, 2008 Get Map     By: Jennifer Fivelsdal -licensed Real Estate Broker - JFIVE Homes Realty LLC   845-758-6842  jenni... 12/18/2008

One of my favorite things to do in the Hudson Valley is to visit the local wineries. Another of my favorite things - summer nights on my patio, relaxing and sipping a glass of wine. A few years back, I established Hump Night - which quickly became a big hit amongst my friends and neighbors. Every Wednesday evening, weather permitting - we gather for a casual mid-week get together. Occasionally, our conversations grow endless and a Wednesday evening will often turn into a Thursday morning. We just love to gather for a chat and enjoy each other's company, putting aside the stress of our weekday routines. I can't think of a better way to relax than sipping wine on a warm summer night, while sitting under the stars with friends. We are a group of very hard working people. By Wednesday, we f... 05/04/2008

A unique architectural site & tourist attraction in the Millbrook area that shouldn't be missed is Wing Castle. Using salvaged materials from antique buildings, this stone fortress was built and fashioned as a medieval castle by the actual residents, owner/architects Peter and Toni Wing. The castle with 7 towers and moat took more than 23 years to build and they are still not finished. At the age of twenty-one Peter Wing returned from Vietnam and started building a home for himself and his family using recycled materials. For thirty years he and his wife are proud owners of a medieval castle visited by hundreds of tourists every year. Here is Peter Wing's story:http://cityguide.pojonews.com/fe/Arts/stories/art_wings_castle.asp                                                             ... 02/24/2008

Innisfree was designed as the private garden for Walter and Marion Beck (heiress to a Minnesota mining fortune). In 1960, Innnisfree was opened to the public, as provided for by the Beck's will. The artistic gardens at Innisfree, near Millbrook, New York, were created in the 1920s to reflect the philosophy and aesthetics of Chinese gardens. Experiencing Innisfree means taking an inspiring journey and exploring nature through ancient Chinese artistic tradition. The Innisfree Garden boasts an international heritage and a global reputation. Known primarily for its beauty. This is one of the most beautiful and unique gardens in the world: two hundred acres of woods and gardens wound around a forty acre lake cradled within hills. A unique formal garden disguised as an enchanted landscape.Inn... 02/24/2008