named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Bellefield Design Lecture
Educational event series highlighting landscape design and honoring Beatrix Farrand’s contributions to the field
Public Programming
Year-round offerings including concerts, workshops, talks, and lectures that engage the community with the garden and Farrand’s legacy
Rejuvenation of the Walled Garden
Comprehensive restoration initiative to revive Beatrix Farrand’s original 1912 design, including replanting beds, restoring masonry and trellises, and improving accessibility while maintaining historical authenticity
Wild Garden
Expansion project initiated in 2023 that realizes Farrand’s original vision for a naturalistic, native-plant garden surrounding the Walled Garden, featuring over 160 species and 7,000 perennials installed by volunteers
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 2 activities
- Provide public access to native plant and ecological horticulture resourcesMaintains the Wild Garden as a display of regional native plants, featuring over 160 species and serving as a public horticultural resource for experiencing ecological gardening practices and native plant biodiversity.
- Provide public education and interpretation programsOffers guided group tours, trains volunteer Garden Interpreters, and provides historical and horticultural context to visitors. Educational programming includes expert-led talks, lectures, and skill-based workshops on gardening, ecology, and creativity, led by experienced instructors and designed to connect the public with landscape design and nature.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Engage volunteers in garden stewardship and programmingOrganizes regular volunteer gardening hours, work parties, and training programs for Garden Interpreters. Volunteers assist with plant sales, special projects, and support for public events, contributing to horticultural maintenance and community engagement.
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Host public concerts and community eventsHosts free outdoor concerts and other community events in the garden setting to engage new audiences and enhance public access. Volunteer support is organized for event setup and guest greeting.
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Free Public Access Nature Sites 1 activity
- Operate and maintain the Beatrix Farrand Garden at BellefieldOperates, maintains, and interprets the Beatrix Farrand Garden at Bellefield in Hyde Park, NY, including daily public access from dawn to dusk, year-round except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. The garden is the earliest surviving residential garden design by Beatrix Farrand and is stewarded in partnership with the National Park Service to preserve its historical and horticultural integrity.
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Historic Garden Preservation and Support 1 activity
- Restore and reimplement Beatrix Farrand’s original garden designsUndertakes restoration projects to revive Beatrix Farrand’s original design vision, including replanting the Walled Garden with pest-resistant evergreens, reconstructing historic trelliswork, renovating gravel paths, refinishing gates and terraces, and creating the exterior Wild Garden with over 160 species of native plants. Projects are informed by historical research and collaboration with the National Park Service.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$105K
Contributions & grants$74K70%
Program service revenue$3K3%
Investment income$6251%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$141K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$49K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$197K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$190K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -42.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- CAROLYN COLE — BOARD MEMBER
- DEBORAH GLYNN — BOARD MEMBER
- DIANE HOE MUCCI — BOARD MEMBER
- KATHERINE KERIN — BOARD MEMBERS
- LINDA FREISITZER — BOARD MEMBER
- MARY LULU LAMPING — BOARD MEMBER
- REBECCA ADAMS — BOARD MEMBER
- SARAH PEACOCK — BOARD MEMBER
- SUSAN DEVEREUX — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Adams Fairacre Farms Partner — Sponsor of the Annual Bellefield Design Lecture under the "Design" category
- American Society of Landscape Architects Network — Beatrix Farrand was one of the eleven founding members and the only woman at the time of founding.
- Amtrak Government — Provides rail access with a stop in Poughkeepsie, approximately 5 miles from the garden.
- Arts Mid-Hudson Partner — Administers funding from Destination Dutchess for projects.
- Destination Dutchess Funder — Funding source for projects, administered by Arts Mid-Hudson.
- Dutchess County Loop Bus System Partner — Provides public bus access with a stop at Roosevelt Rd on Highway 9 / Albany Post Rd near the garden.
- Gold's Gym Partner — Sponsor of the Annual Bellefield Design Lecture under the "Peony" category via Jane Austin
- Home of FDR National Historic Site Partner — Coordinates garden access with the operating schedule of the Home of FDR National Historic Site.
- Lola's Café & Gourmet Takeout Partner — Sponsor of the Annual Bellefield Design Lecture under the "Peony" category
- Merrill Lynch / Michael Mattiello Partner — Sponsor of the Annual Bellefield Design Lecture under the "Foxglove" category
- Metro-North Commuter Railroad Government — Provides rail access with a stop in Poughkeepsie, approximately 5 miles from the garden.
- National Park Service Government — Horticulturist Anna de Cordova from the National Park Service contributed research to the Wild Garden design.
- National Park Service Government — Partner in the stewardship and maintenance of the Beatrix Farrand Garden.
- National Park Service Partner — Collaborates with NPS staff on garden protection, restoration, and maintenance.
- National Park Service Partner — Collaborates with the National Park Service as a Park Partner at the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site.
- National Park Service Partner — Collaborates with the National Park Service as a Park Partner in the stewardship of the Beatrix Farrand Garden.
- National Park Service Partner — Collaborating on the rejuvenation of the Beatrix Farrand Garden, including masonry restoration, trelliswork, and coordinated exterior restoration of Bellefield Mansion.
- National Park Service Partner — Provided collaboration and support throughout the development of the Wild Garden project.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Regranting agency providing funding support for projects.
- New York State Legislature Government — Supports funding for projects through the Statewide Community Regrants Program.
- Office of the Governor Government — Supports funding for projects through the Statewide Community Regrants Program.
- Organic Matters Partner — Contributed research on signature plants of Beatrix Farrand’s wild gardens through landscape designer Heather Whitefield.
- Rejuvenation Partner — Sponsor of the Annual Bellefield Design Lecture
- Rhinebeck Bank Partner — Sponsor of the Annual Bellefield Design Lecture under the "Foxglove" category
- Senator Michelle Hinchey Government — Individual listed among "Foxglove" level sponsors of the Annual Bellefield Design Lecture
- Think Olio Partner — Chris Zumtobel, Director of Operations, previously curated educational programming through Think Olio, indicating a professional affiliation.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Inclusive Engagement Modelmethodology: community_inclusive_engagementBy offering customizable programming, volunteer opportunities without skill barriers, and culturally diverse public events, the organization broadens public engagement because accessible, inclusive participation fosters community ownership and sustained support.
- Dynamic Historic Preservation through Adaptive Stewardshipmethodology: adaptive_preservationBy treating historic garden preservation as an ongoing process of informed change—balancing Beatrix Farrand’s original design with ecological sustainability and contemporary conditions—the organization ensures long-term relevance and resilience because rigid conservation would compromise functionality and public engagement.
- Experiential Learning in Historic Landscapemethodology: experiential_learningBy using hands-on, experiential learning in the garden setting, the organization teaches horticultural and design skills more effectively because direct engagement fosters deeper understanding and retention of landscape architecture principles.