Wyndclyffe

Reimagining an American classic.

A guilded-age ruin on the banks of the Hudson River is transformed.

Wyndclyffe, the once grand Norman-style mansion near Rhinebeck, New York, is being transformed after decades of abandonment. Built in 1853 for New York City socialite Elizabeth Schermerhorn Jones, the mansion, originally called Rhinecliff, was known for its elaborate brickwork and luxurious gatherings that may have inspired the phrase "keeping up with the Joneses." Frequented by writer Edith Wharton in her youth, the house holds a significant place in Hudson Valley history. Now, after over 70 years of neglect, Wyndclyffe is being restored to its former glory, blending its rich Gilded Age past with a modern vision for the future.

The Well Drillers

Drilling 780 feet through bedrock to find a sustainable source of water at our newest project in Rhinebeck

The Well Drillers are working tirelessly at our new home project in Rhinebeck, drilling 780 feet through solid bedrock to reach a sustainable water source. This depth is necessary to ensure a long-term, reliable water supply for the home, addressing the unique geological challenges of the area. With their expertise, they are securing not just water, but the foundation of a comfortable and self-sufficient living environment for future residents.

Setting Stone

A day in the life of our in-house stone mason, Glenn Reid

Barn Finds

A hudson Valley barn gets torn down. Inside we found objects dating back to the thirties. These are the ephemera that most caught our eye

  1. Life Magazine - Dated October 2, 1939

  2. Special Award - Achievement Unkown

  3. Skull

  4. Hand Plane

  5. Hacksaw

  6. Oil Painting on Board

  7. Diploma

  8. Fisherman's Hat

  9. Bamboo Irrigation

  10. Playboys in Wooden Trunk

F.W. Battenfeld & Son

The iconic dutchess county christmas tree farm

Each year, Battenfeld's Tree Farm becomes the backdrop for numerous family traditions. People flock from all over the state to cut down their own tree and sip hot chocolate and mulled wine while watching the Clydesdales saunter up and down the hills.

Innisfree Garden

Landscape is as important to a home's feeling as the materials and finishings that we labor to chose in each of our projects. One of our favorite places in the hudson Valley to get inspiration for landscaping is Innisfree Garden. A 185-acre, non-profit garden in Millbrook open to the public. The landscape changes seamlessly with the seasons and always gives us a new idea when we visit to implement in our designs for clients.