Untermyer Gardens History Tour: Walled Garden to the Vista 2024

https://www.untermyergardens.org/C﻿heck out our website.The Untermyer Gardens Conservancy is dedicated to the revitalization of Samuel Untermyer’s once great gardens, now a City municipal park in Yonkers, New York.  Working with the City of Yonkers, the Conservancy will showcase exuberant horticulture in the magnificent landscape designed by Welles Bosworth in 1916.  An emphasis on the lives of Samuel and Minnie Untermyer will deepen the appeal and meaning of these gardens for all people.

Untermyer Gardens Conservancy

Learn the history of this magnificent estate as you tour the gardens from the Walled Garden to the Vista on this 60-minute tour.

Untermyer Gardens

Garden Tours

Sundays at 11:00 AM from April through October, there is a public tour of the gardens: President's Tour, History Tour, or Seasonal Highlights. or Easy Walking Tour.  We also offer occasional specialty tours, in the Specialty Tours collection.

Welcome to the Untermyer Gardens history tour, a 60-minute guided tour led by one of our expert volunteer docents.This tour covers the Walled Garden, its Lower Terrace, and the Vista to the columns at the bottom. This route is about ¼ mile long and has a 112-foot drop in elevation, so plan on another ¼ mile and the 112-foot ascent to return to the entrance.Throughout the tour, you will learn about the rich history of Untermyer Gardens, beginning with its origin in 1862. The tour will take you through the estate's three owners, emphasizing its world-famous heyday during the Untermyer years, its decline after 1940, and the remarkable restoration efforts that have been ongoing since 2011 to the present day.The tour will also highlight the remarkable architecture of the gardens, with an emphasis on Samuel Untermyer and his wife Minnie, and their place in early 20th century history. You will learn about their contributions to the gardens, which are regarded as some of the most beautiful and intricate in the world.Our knowledgeable docents will take you on a journey through time, where you will gain insight into the cultural and historical significance of the Untermyer Park and Gardens. So, come join us for an educational and engaging tour that is sure to leave you with a newfound appreciation for this magnificent estate.Please wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather, and bring water, sunscreen, and a hat.

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