How have we missed this gem of a spot in over 6 years of living in the Hudson Valley? Just got to go here for the first time, yesterday, and we absolutely loved it! The welcome/event space is so nice, clean and beautifully kept. The garden has so many gorgeous flowers. The grounds are beautiful and so easily walkable. And, the views of the Hudson are admittedly a little far away from the garden area, but still impressively pretty. Cant wait to go back and go on some of their actual trails. They have an over 200 acre property!

If you are looking for a peaceful hike that isn’t crowded this is the place to go. The grounds are beautiful and the scenery is constantly changing. This is one of Poughkeepsie best kept secrets.

The best wedding experience as guest and as a bride herself! Ken was amazing as well! Its just such a unique beautiful place!

Tremendously beautiful..... Very scenic trails and some great overviews of the Hudson River. Very different style trails than the Vanderbilt mansion. Bring athletic shoes and keep your eyes focused on the trail! Lots of roots and rocks! Great trail system that all leads into each other. Good challenges with hills as well. Overall a great day at a great historical place.

Beautiful property with wonderful trails and easy to follow/clear trail signs. Lovely views of the Hudson and tree coverage/shade in many spots. Currently (7/2020) they require entry through the information center/shop so that they can keep track of how many people are on the property and masks are required to enter the building.

Went to go and search for fairies and I was not disappointed! There are over 20 fairy houses to track down and it was so much fun looking for them all! It was great to see families out there enjoying the grounds too. So many beautiful flowers and a lovely garden to check out too! Well worth a visit

We just had our wedding on the grounds and it couldnt have been a more perfect evening. Ken was absolutely outstanding and helpful in every way, ensuring our day went far beyond anything we could have imagined. The galleries are excellent and the grounds are absolutely beautiful. Truly a gem nestled in the rough of Route 9. Definitely worth stopping by.(And thank you again Ken and crew!)Joe & Laura

The ground are nice and well kept. We went for the pumpkin search. The kids had a great time searching. We didnt get to the museum but it looks nice.

We went to see the fairy houses and we had a fantastic time. The grounds are beautiful and I will definitely be back to walk around again in the future.

A very nice place to go for a walk and enjoy the outdoors.

Amazing trails to walk on. Beautiful views of the Hudson River. I will definitely be going back soon!

We loved the grounds and a beautiful trail walk down to the Hudson River .

Loved, we went on a pumpkin scavenger hunt, the kids had a blast. The grounds were beautiful!

Beautiful place and free! They do accept donations and there is a gift shop, there is also free parking

There is a private tour that me and my friend took. The history of Locust Grove is incredible. The architecture is lovely and its unique for its time. The grounds have trails open to the public. Such a warm and welcoming adventure.

We came here for a morning walk. Several trail options, relatively short distance with scenic views of the Hudson River. I broke my ankle earlier this year so brought a hiking pole which I used, as the trails were rocky and uneven in sections.

Gorgeous, historical, relaxing and adventuress! Take a gander at Locust Grove and fall in love with the beautiful landscape, hiking trails, and its very own historical mansion and gift shop! Learn about the gracious families whove lived there and the woman who donated the estate and land to the public, in a private foundation, whom still curates this establishment to this day. Or, become an expert and volunteer your skills and time to assist the foundation in continuing to keep this beautiful place alive and free to us all.To take a tour there is a small fee, however, its well worth it!Locust Grove also offers event rental space for weddings and partys off all kind. If you plan to be married there, you can donate $500 to plant a tree in honor of your ceremony and to help keep the grounds beautiful and natural.A wonderful place to spend the day!

Beautiful hall and kitchen for events! The outdoor patuo area is top notch as well!

My daughter loves to run around in the fields and and in the trails.

I really enjoyed seeing the Samuel Morse museum inside, and hiking the trails throughout the property. The wildlife preserve aspect of the estate far overshadowed the gardens.

Beautiful hiking trails, a little steep and Rocky at points so wear sturdy shoes (and you might want to have some bug spray too). The grounds are very pretty, and a wedding was being set up as we were on our walk, its a great venue!

Its a great place for a quick stroll if wanting to enjoy nature or their awesome garden. (Free to access only tour cost money). The tour is pretty informated as well.

Witnessed a beautiful wedding here. Gorgeous grounds.

Nice to get snippets about Samuel Morse adulthood, his artistry and how his Morse code helped pave for faster communication. The tour of the mansion of the Young family added color to the visit.

A beautiful state, with vevy nice gardens and lawn areas, it has nice trees in front yard and some wood land on the back yard, it is a big and nice property along the Hudson River with some trails that take you from the hose, along the river and other areas around on the back and around the house, there is a dog cementery close to the house, in other words it is a very nice place to go and spend a peaceful day, or meditate, or just walj around.

This is one of my favorite places in the Hudson Valley. It is beautiful in all seasons.Right now, the autumn leaves are still falling on the hiking trails. In the winter, the beautiful mansion is decorated for the holidays. The spring and summer bring out the blooms in the exquisite garden. And the gift shop and art gallery always have something interesting!! I wish that I could give Locust Grove more than 5 stars!

First time here was for pictures after a wedding. Beautiful scenery and many options for pictures. Not positive on prices for taking pictures here but its a great place for them!

Great scenery and well defined paths.

Wonderful!! Introduction video very informative. Beautiful home and a fantastic guide. Home was owned by Samuel Morse then the Young family. Every item in the home is from the Young family. Furniture, dishes, bedding, collectibles, artwork, etc. They also offer classes, lectures, and more. Volunteers help to maintain the gardens. Excellent gift store.

Beautiful events venue with a rotating art gallery inside and walkable trails on the outside. I imagine this place hosts gorgeous weddings!

Wonderful place to take your leashed dog for a hike. First time walkers will be surprised to find such beautiful wooded trails right off of busy Route 9.

Nice place. Great for scenery and relaxation.

I started going to the Locust Grove wine tastings the second Tuesday of each month with a friend that has done this before. I went with several other friends, who also enjoy wine. We loved the experience!!!!I must say it was informative, especially with the help of Marta from Martas Vineyard wine shop in Wappingers.She has the perfect personality and expertise to teach us all a little about the wine paired with the food they serve. She makes the experience fun and we walk away a little smarter about our wine choices.I have gone to her shop and will continue because she is someone who you can trust the choice you make will be the right one with her help.

What an amazing home! Fantastic collection of antiques giving evidence that it is possible for humans to make beautiful items that can endure centuries.

First time here was for pictures after a wedding. Beautiful scenery and many options for pictures. Not positive on prices for taking pictures here but its a great place for them!

Had our wedding at Locust Grove in April of 2018 and it was perfect. The process was very smooth and everything was easy, taking one part of the stress away from our wedding.The grounds were amazing for photos and our guests were able to explore the gardens and trails before the ceremony started. The cherry blossoms were out for our photos so couldnt have been more perfect!

This place is beautiful and great views of the Hudson River.Building is spotless and modern.The original house where Morse lives is great to check out.They do a tour and its worth it.They also have a big car show every year and you see a lot of great cars that are not an everyday car show

Interesting tour, house lovely. Spectacular grounds

Its a beautiful place, I always lover nature and it reminds me the good ol days with my uncle walking in the forest.

If you are interested in the Hudson valley movers and shakers Sam Morse left a beautiful piece of property bordering the river. The home and gardens are worth spending the hour or so then go up to FDRs place or Vanderbilt mansion

Like many of the other brides who had to change their wedding plans due to COVID-19, I am one of the brides who unfortunately had to cancel my wedding at Locust Grove Estate. We were so very excited to have our wedding at Locust Grove! Such beautiful grounds with amazing gardens! It was the perfect spot. We even booked the Greyhouse for our rehearsal dinner. Ken Snodgrass is the event coordinator at LGE and he was absolutely wonderful to work with! Always answered all my questions in a timely and professional way. He was so helpful during our first visit of the venue and we booked right away! Unfortunately, we had to cancel as mentioned above, so I cannot speak to day-of happenings, but I have no doubt that everything would have gone off without a hitch! A coworker of my mother’s actually suggested the venue to us a year ago when she had her wedding here and she raved about it! I highly recommend this venue for anyone looking for a picture perfect wedding! A plus is having both an outdoor ceremony option with an indoor backup option! When COVID-19 disrupted our wedding plans, Ken was extremely understanding and worked with us in this difficult situation.

Simply beautiful. You get lost in the smell of spring, the beautiful plantings, and a view of the Mighty Hudson. Fab picnic spot, and camera opportunities.

Beautiful walks, gorgeous estate.

My best friend got married here over the weekend and it was absolutely beautiful, delicious hors doeuvre and entrees, perfect day, and very friendly staff!!!

The tour guide was great, we enjoyed the visit very much and she added with her humor so much to the tour. Very interesting.

Great to reason around, good view of the Hudson. Very historic.

Gorgeousnesly scenic public estate. Very well kept gardens. All guides very helpful. A local piece of wilderness for the suburban explorer.

The food was delicious and the staff were very attentive and looked well-groomed. Parking lot was slightly dark but very nice visit.

Morse was an ACTUAL Innovator. How refreshing, in these hyperbolic times.

A wonderful place to walk the garden areas or hike down into the wooded Areas of this historic estate. The public has free access to the grounds (just register at the visitor center)but for tours to the house there is a fee.

They hold a beautiful car show here every summer. It is such an amazing setting for it!

We love seeing the way these building were created and how long they lasted~

Wonderful walking trails

Beautiful historic place with massive grounds. Unfortunately the houses and offices were closed the day I visited due to the federal government stopping funds for them to run places like this. Other than this I took a walk around the gardens and it was lovely.

It was a great experience. Lots of great Hudson valley history wrapped up in the tour given by excellent docents. The grounds also present beautiful views of the river.

Beautiful grounds and was a great location for the wedding we attended

Its a lovely place and friendly staff. I went for a wedding there and the food was good

We went to just walk around without paying for the tour. Its winter, but it looked like the rose garden would be nice during the summer. There is a nice view of the river if you walk down the trail.

Locust Grove Estate is a great venue for weddings and other event. The gardens are well maintained and very picturesque. In addition to all of this there are hocking trails that allow you to walk to the Hudson river. There are 8 different trail that you can follow to walk around the grounds.

The visitor center and mansion are beautiful to walk in and around, and the trails are well kept and easy enough so as to get a nice work out without staining yourself too much. You cant walk right up to the Hudson, but you can see it and the train tracks from a short distance. They also have their own flower gardens, which are very nice. Its definitely worth a visit and you can spend anywhere from an hour to half a day if you really want.

I was here for a private dinner meeting. The front building was beautiful and the food was delicious.

What a great accidental discovery. The name out front Locust Grove is NOT at all helpful for tourist visiting this most interesting area. They NEED a sign out front saying there is a museum and home of the inventor of Morse Code. It was delightful and very educational, fascinating! There is so little coverage of Morse in the history books, compared to all he contributed to the world. Beautiful grounds and garden and view of the Hudson River. Its a wonderful place just to spend time and enjoy. Very nice gift shop.

Beautiful home. I enjoyed the guided tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

Great volunteers and a good crowd at sunset wine and food event. Definitely want to enjoy this place in the future!

Beautiful place!

Pleasant place to walk around!Beautiful garden!

Beautiful place for a hike, I saw dears, beautiful lake view.

Beautiful historic site. Paths through the woods. Guided tours through the manor house. Nice gift shop.

Very nice mansion, best known for being the home of Samuel Morse (of Morse code), done in an ITalia Villa style. We had a very lovely tour guide. We got to see 3 floors, but were not really able to go into most of the rooms and were not allowed in the top of the tower. We stood outside the rooms and peered in. It was not as grand as some of the other mansions in the area, like the Vanderbilt or Rockefeller estates. Children are free (under 15 I believe), which is nice. The gardens are very pretty. If you like historic buildings, it is definitely worth a trip.

Beautiful property and full of history. Also very scenic

Love the trails! Short or longer walks/hikes. I love running the trails, but they are rough so you have to focus on your feet. Beautiful site tucked away along busy route 9.

Very lovely grounds. House tour is ok. Gift shop is very nice.

Beautiful grounds with lovely walks to the Hudson. Have not yet visited the mansion but there are tours.

I always enjoy the car show they put on so far two years in a row cant wait til next uear

A small but excellent collection of artifacts about The Samuel FB Morse story. A tour of the house was excellent as well. We also hiked on the trail down to the Hudson riverwhich was a bit treacherous as it was very rocky and steep in many spots.

Brought a group of 3rd grade kids. The a activities organized by the staff were fun, engaging and appropriate. Looking FCC forward to coming back.

Great place to hike and see special exhibits. Lovely gardens and special events

Worked here as a dishwasher when it was actively a restaurant, beautiful scenery, and a gorgeous estate tucked away in plain sight :)

I attended a wedding several years ago and will have my daughters Sweet 16 there in two weeks. I have explored some of the front grounds with my daughter n nieces and took some great pics.Keith the Manager is great, he is fun and easy to speak with. I look forward to the party I am hosting I know it will be fantastic!!

Nice venue for attending seminars etc. Also nice grounds with carriage roads throughout for walking and taking in the beautiful Hudson River scenery

Visiting the mansions along the Hudson? Locust Grove is a must see. Wonderful history of original owner, Samuel Morse, and others. Art museum with Morses art at welcome center. Lovely period furnishings.

Interesting details about Samuel Morse

,atmosphere good, historical tour excellent. great gift shop.

We only hiked -- we didnt tour the mansion. The trails are fairly easy and there is a pretty overlook of the Hudson River and a view of the Mid-Hudson Bridge (FDR?).

This was a great place and a historical house that was worth visiting.

Went there for the Bones, serpent, & curiosity shop venue. Great event!

Beautifully curated event!

Alwaya very nice places

We were fearful of inclement weather this Sunday, 10/28/2018. But the weather and forecast prevailed. On this day over 200 women dressed in traditional Qipao (Cheongsam) and sing and dance. Beautiful Chinese song and dance to the Autumn foliage. Once in a lifetime experience

Locust Grove is a wonderful place to hike and admire the variety of tree species on the main lawn. They have a magnificent garden too! Favorite trees include American basswood, redbud, ginko, several beeches, elms, and maples, as well as hydrangea topiaries.

Had a wonderful time with the kids visiting Samuel Morses home and completing the Holiday scavenger hunt.

The main entrance is a museum/ event hall. Go around back to get to the trails. You can bring pets! The trails are gravel so wear comfortable shoes. Some trails get close to the Hudson River so you can get those nice pictures! If you dont want to walk around just find a bench and chill out under the shade or in a garden. My dog loved it there so well def be going back!

Locust Grove (Samuel Morse estate) is well worth a visit. While the museum is small, the house (when it is open) is fascinating and the grounds with rolling hills leading down to the Hudson are well worth exploring on well-designed paths. Also, the visitors center is reservable for weddings and other events.

The trails are excellent and intersect such that you can easily take a hikes of varying lengths without traversing the same area twice and it is still a short distance to the trailhead from almost any point if you need to suddenly leave for any reason.Easy terrain, great for families with small kids.

Overlooking the Hudson River, the 200-acre Locust Grove Estate includes an Italianate villa designed in 1851 for artist and inventor Samuel Morse by architect A. J. Davis. It is a wonderful testament to a family who kept this historic home of Samuel Morse intact. In 1895 new owners William and Martha Young redecorated the mansion with a vast collection of art and antiques. Mr. and Mrs. Young’s daughter, Annette, lived at Locust Grove until 1975, preserving the estate essentially as her parents had used it. Today Locust Groves is an independent not-for-profit museum and nature preserve established by Annette Innis Young.

Well organized wine/food pairing from Lolas. Worth going to see the gardens.

Beautiful grounds with excellent trails. The Morse House has an old but pretty feel to it, and the art gallery in the welcome center houses very high quality art. Definitely worth at least one visit.

Great spot for a picnic!

Brought our granddaughter to the Enchanted Fairy Garden celebration. But every visit to this special place feel enchanted. Come for a walk, a picnic history or just the gift store!

Beautiful place, free to walk the grounds.