Leslie & John Needham—River Hills

A lovingly restored 1790s Dutch Colonial house sits high on the property overlooking the Mianus River Gorge. All of the terraces and gardens have been designed to complement this full panoramic view. The property meanders on many levels with dining terraces, various gardens, and seating areas for savoring select views. Stone walls and steps lead from the higher perch through casual plantings, a fruit orchard, and a woodland walk. The gardens are intentionally designed in a loose style to blend the antique with the new and tie it all in with the larger pastoral setting.

River Hills is one of sixteen gardens featured in Larry Lederman’s book, Garden Portraits: Experiences of Natural Beauty, which is, in the words of garden historian Judith Tankard, “an exceptional personal record of some of America’s most important gardens now.”

Learn more about Leslie Needham landscape design firm at leslieneedhamdesign.com. 

Open Days 2021: Saturday, June 12
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Wheelchair access is partial; limited areas around the house can be navigated, the remainder of the garden includes steps and grade changes.

REGISTRATION
Members $5 per person; General admission $10. Children 12 and under free. 

Register below for June 12 Open Day.

DIGGING DEEPER program, June 12, 2021, 4 to 6 p.m.:
Designing for the Future with Cues from the Past with Leslie Needham
The late afternoon program is sold out, but the garden can be visited during the day.