Private Gardens of the Hudson Valley whose landscape itself became a

whose landscape itself became a work of art

But Longstreth lived that dream and came to love "this lake-starred

Church worked and lived in New York in the city’s formative years

Church’s bold paintings composed odes in color

leading the way to some of New York’s most famous cascades in the land of the Hudson River School and John Burroughs

Private Gardens of the Hudson Valley whose landscape itself became aAuthor: 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