Aren’t you tired of hearing about the swing states? It makes one wonder if any of the other 43 states matter.

Let’s hope something can change with this..

This is the home of the Rockefeller’s till 1979, when Vice President Nelson Rockefeller turned the home into a Museum for all to enjoy. It is frozen in time to this year, and a true delight to visit.

My tour guide was the first guide ever hired and what a wealth of knowledge. She has taken many of the Rockefeller family members through the estate as well as dignitaries.

I had been decades earlier, and heard more of the home had been opened to the public so decided to revisit.

It was a 3 hour tour for $75., however, well worth the price. No photos of the interior of the home is allowed so only pictures of the grounds are included in this blog.

The art begins – Nelson Rockefeller was a collector of all art but modern art was his forte. His mother, Abby, was a founder of MOMA in NYC. She was also a collector of American folk art and those interested in this should visit her museums in Williamsburg, Va.. This is the largest collection of American folk art in the world.

Garden Art

And the fountains

The home is simple yet elegant and the tour also includes much of Nelson’s modern art work. There are Warhol’s and a room of Picasso’s in the home.

Too cute..

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What a difference from the vance interaction at the donut 🍩 shop.

Had a whirlwind day of Stormville, Union Church, and Kykuit. Here is the second blog of this trifecta.

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This is the Church of the Rockefeller’s, and while I questioned the price it was well worth it as the docent was exceptional. However, that said I must admit I lost my notes so merely enjoy the view as they say.

The Henri Matisse Rose Window

Mrs. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller was the patron of this man. It was his final commissioned work dedicated to Abby. She was quite a woman, read about her life..

The Nave Windows by Marc Chagall ..

A must see…

This group performed on the grounds of Manitoga in Upstate NewYork. This was the home of designers Russel Wright and his wife Mary Small Einstein. See previous blog.

It was a a perfect day – sunny yet comfortable and the dance creative and beautiful.

Enough said – you decide.

From the grounds we moved to see dancers perform on the water.

And where were our seats?

What an amazing performance and day.. Let’s close with a final picture of Manitoga.

Thanks for reading..

My friend, medicine woman, just shared this beautiful post on the Autumn 🍂 Equinox. She recently began giving classes and other inspirational things. Enjoy..

https://www.marilynedwards.com/blogs/news/fall-equinox-a-magical-journey-of-balance-harmony-and-harvest

Well, am coming to closure on the septic system. Paul, my cute 38 year old single, never married construction guy will be moving on to the water tanks next.

And by the way any nice single girls out there want to meet a great guy? I am vetting them as I only want the best for this sweetheart. He’s no flunky, has a good biz, has traveled the world, and is funny and cute.

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What more could a girl ask for?

So will close on that note 🎵 and tomorrow will write more on my Hudson Valley adventure of Friday the 20th. It brightened up after Storm King and I have some wonderful memories to reveal.

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For a laugh, Rock 🪨 getting a ride.

For a laugh…

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/bill-maher-urges-americans-more-033424132.html

Needed to get away from cabin construction so elected to visit a place where I’ve wanted to go for decades. Not a good choice.

Found it to be a stunning collection of outdoor sculpture pieces but that said it was a mess to navigate.

And I wasn’t alone in this sentiment,

If you go take the tram. Drivers are older and get it. The young guides are snappy toward us old folk.

But that said $25 for a tram ride is pricey.

The Center was begun by a wealthy lawyer in the 1930’s. Visit Museum Hill to see his home and the temporary collections.

The Collection on display

Outside Sculpture Garden

They have a gift shop here and for $40 you can get a coaster and for $30 you can rent a bike for 2 hours. Bloomberg also has an AP you can download to assist in navigating the place.

In conclusion..

The setting is gorgeous can’t imagine how lovely once the trees turn.

Heidi the septic tank is almost buried

Here’s a bit of review..

The work involved.,

And stumps..

Now..

Will kind of miss the ole girl.