Wilderstein Historic Site

Wilderstein connects Hudson Valley architecture with the history of a family that lived beside the river for three generations. The house began as an Italianate residence in 1852 and was extensively transformed in 1888 into a Queen Anne mansion. Its tower, varied roofline and veranda make the exterior as important to the visit as the furnished rooms.

The grounds were designed by Calvert Vaux in the American romantic landscape tradition. Paths through the estate provide a way to experience the setting without taking a house tour. The organization publishes about three miles of trails and free access to the grounds, with a daily closing time that should be checked before starting a walk.

Inside, the Suckley family's belongings introduce the social history of the estate. Its last resident, Margaret “Daisy” Suckley, was a distant cousin and confidante of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Her connection helps explain the site's significance beyond its architecture, without reducing the house to a presidential anecdote.

For 2026, guided mansion tours are scheduled Thursday through Sunday from May 1 to October 31. Tickets are sold on arrival, and the site asks visitors to arrive early because capacity is limited. Tours include first and second floors and involve steps; the interior is not ADA accessible. Grounds access and house admission are separate experiences. Choose according to mobility, weather and the seasonal calendar, and use the signed parking arrangements when the mansion is closed.

Verified: 2026-09-27 · Official website · Address: 330 Morton Road, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 · Phone: +1 845-876-4818 · Facebook · Official logo

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