2009 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JUNE
29 – Monday, through Thursday, July 2, Youth Educator Outdoor Training Week, 9:30am – 2pm. Four-day session designed for older youth interested in working at Manitoga or other camps. Introduces basics of outdoor education as well as Russel Wright’s design philosophy and vision for Manitoga. For more information about our Summer Nature & Design Camp, go to russelwrightcenter.org/summercamp.html.
JULY
6 – Monday, through Friday, August 7, Manitoga Summer Nature & Design Camp. Weekdays, 9am – 3pm. Day camp program focusing on nature and the arts for children ages 5-12. Five separate weekly sessions held in Mary’s Meadow and 75-acre Woodland Garden. For more information about our Summer Nature & Design Camp, go to russelwrightcenter.org/summercamp.html.
11 – Saturday, Ulster County Day, special discounted rate of $8 for Ulster county residents. Tours at 11am and 1:30pm, limited space, reservations required. Register online at russelwrightcenter.org/visiting.html.
25 - Saturday, 5pm – 7pm. Cocktail Walk. Members are invited to Wright’s home, Dragon Rock, for cocktails and light fare. Park at the main lot off Route 9D and walk the Quarry Pond path up to the house and studio. Rain or shine. Wear sturdy hiking shoes. Watch for news of Cocktail Walks on our website, russelwrightcenter.org and in future e-news. To become a Manitoga member, visit russelwrightcenter.org/membership.html.
AUGUST
8 – Saturday, Westchester County Day, special discounted rate of $8 for Westchester county residents. Tours at 11am and 1:30pm, limited space, reservations required. Register online at russelwrightcenter.org/visiting.html.
SEPTEMBER
12 – Saturday, 9am – 2pm. Volunteer Landscape Day, Manitoga’s Garden Rooms, led by Designer and Manitoga Board member Joe Chapman. Roll up your sleeves and meet other arborists, horticulturists, garden designers and landscape enthusiasts. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcomed. For more information about volunteer opportunities at Manitoga, go to russelwrightcenter.org/volunteer.html. To register for this event, email volunteer@russelwrightcenter.org or call 845-424-3812.
2pm – 5pm. Manitoga Modern. Experience Manitoga as Wright intended! Docents will be on hand to interpret Russel Wright’s vision for living in harmony with nature. Light fare can be enjoyed under the pergola at Dragon Rock. Rain or shine. Reservations required. For further information email info@russelwrightcenter.org.
13 – Saturday, Orange County Day, special discounted rate of $8 for Westchester county residents. Tours at 11am and 1:30pm, limited space, reservations required. Register online at russelwrightcenter.org/visiting.html.
20 – Sunday, Hudson River Ramble, 2pm - 4 pm. Hike to Lost Pond offered as part of this special regional program. $10 admission helps support trail maintenance. Reservations required. For more information visit hudsonrivervalley.com/ramble. Register online at russelwrightcenter.org/visiting.html.
OCTOBER
4 – Sunday, Noon – 3:30pm. Manitoga’s tenth annual Russel Wright Award Luncheon & Benefit Auction. Watch for news of this event on our website, russelwrightcenter.org/rwaward.html and in future e-news.
10 – Saturday, Dutchess County Day, special discounted rate of $8 for Dutchess county residents. Tours at 11am and 1:30pm, limited space, reservations required. Register online at russelwrightcenter.org/visiting.html.
11 – Sunday, Noon – 2pm, Hike to Lost Pond led by Chris Galligan. $10 admission helps support trail maintenance. Please bring a picnic lunch. Reservations required. Register online at russelwrightcenter.org/volunteer.html.
18 – Sunday, Columbia County Day, special discounted rate of $8 for Columbia county residents. Tours at 11am and 1:30pm, limited space, reservations required. Register online at russelwrightcenter.org/visiting.html.
24 – Saturday, 2pm – 4pm, Cocktail Walk. Members are invited to Wright’s home, Dragon Rock, for cocktails and light fare. Park at the main lot off Route 9D and walk the Quarry Pond path up to the house and studio. Rain or shine. Wear sturdy hiking shoes. Reservations required. Watch for news of Cocktail Walks on our website, russelwrightcenter.org and in future e-news. To become a Manitoga member, visit russelwrightcenter.org/membership.html.
24 – Saturday, 5pm – 7pm, third annual Woodland Landscape Program with Stephen Yarabek, FASLA. Desmond-Fish Library, Garrison, NY. For further information visit russelwrightcenter.org or call 845-424-3812.
NOVEMBER
7 – Saturday, 9am- 2pm. Family Landscape Volunteer Day with three generations of the Osborn Family. Roll up your sleeves and meet other arborists, horticulturists, garden designers and landscape enthusiasts. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcomed. Lunch served. For more information about volunteer opportunities at Manitoga, go to russelwrightcenter.org/volunteer.html. To register for this event, email volunteer@russelwrightcenter.org or call 845-424-3812.
DECEMBER
6 – Sunday, 2pm – 4pm, Annual Holiday Open House. Ring in the season and shop for holiday gifts with Manitoga family and friends at our holiday potluck. For further information visit russelwrightcenter.org or call 845-424-3812.
YEAR ROUND – Self-Guided Hikes. Daily, during daylight hours. Manitoga offers more than four miles of trails designed by Russel Wright. His "garden of woodland paths" has links to the Appalachian Trail. Dogs on leashes are welcome on trails. Trail maps available in kiosk at Manitoga Guide House, 584 Route 9D public entrance. Suggested donation of $5 helps support trail maintenance.