The Locusts
United States, Duchess County
Overview
Beautiful mansion on the Hudson River 100 miles north of New York City, easily accessible by plane, train or automobile. The perfect setting for special events and intimate family holidays.
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The Property
Since the 19th century, The Locusts has been playing host to events more grandiose in scale than most could ever dream of today. The centerpiece of the estate, a beautifully restored Neo-Baroque country manor, sits amidst 1,000 acres of untouched national parkland. The private manor home is perfectly perched on the highest elevation that commands breathtaking views of the Hudson River Valley. During the 1860s the estate functioned as a William B. Dinsmore’s gentlemen’s farm, and town center of Staatsburg. They were famous for prizewinning Jersey cattle, butter, and greenhouses growing exotic flowers.
Weddings
Wedding or special event information is available upon request.
For events, the maximum occupancy is 40 in the manor and for larger occasions there is capacity for 150 in the beautiful barn located on the property. Please enquire for more information.
Inside
The newly renovated manor boasts large stately rooms, floor-to-ceiling windows with scenic views, an expansive entertaining room with a grand piano, a study, a gallery and an elevator. There are 10 log fireplaces throughout the property. A conservatory filled with exotic flowers & plants and a state of the art kitchen. The dining room seats 16 guests.
Bedrooms
11 bedrooms in total.
Bathrooms
7 en suites, 2 family baths and 1 half bath.
Location
Location
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The Property is located 10 minutes South of Rhinebeck & 20 minutes North of Poughkeepsie on Rt. 9.
Train
Train was the method of travel preferred by President Chester A. Arthur when he visited The Locusts in 1884. Today, both Amtrak and Metro North offer service to stations near The Locusts, and both offer equally stunning paths along the east bank of the Hudson River.
Amtrak
The closest station is Rhinecliff, 8 minutes from the property.
Metro North
The closest station is Poughkeepsie, 20 minutes from the property.
Air
Owners seaplane is available for charter and can land directly in front of the manor. Otherwise, the nearest airport is Ulster County Airport; which is 10 minutes away, or JFK, which is 1 1/2 hours away
Heli-pad
Private helicopters (upon request) can land in a field beside the house. The nearest heli-pad is Ulster County Airport, Kingston, NY, 10minutes away.
Staff & Dining
Staff & Dining
The kitchen is equipped with 2 Professional Viking refrigerators/freezers, Professional Viking stove, ice machine, beverage refrigerator, and ample cutlery, pots & pans. There are 3 large refrigerators available in addition and a small kitchen on the 2nd floor.
Daily housekeeping, and weekly pool cleaning included. Extra Staff available upon request
Things to Do
Things to Do
Restaurants
There are many fabulous restaurants within easy access of The Locusts:
Arielle
- 51 East Market Street
- Rhinebeck, NY 12572
- (845) 876-5666
- www.ariellerhinebeck.com
10 mins from the house
Le Petit Bistro
- 8 East Market Street
- Rhinebeck, NY 12572
- (845) 876-7400
- www.lepetitbistro.com
10 mins from the house
The Local
- 38 West Market Street
- Rhinebeck, NY 12572
- (845) 876-2214
- http://thelocalrestaurantandbar.com
10 mins from the house
Gigi’s Café & Trattoria
- 227 Pitcher Lane
- Red Hook, NY
- (845)758-1999
- www.gigihudsonvalley.com
25 mins from the house
Terrapin
- 6426 Montgomery Street
- Rhinebeck, NY 12572
- (845) 876-3330
- www.terrapinrestaurant.com
10 mins from the house
The Liberty
- 6417 Montgomery Street
- Rhinebeck, NY 12572
- (845) 876-4244
10 mins from the house
Momiji Sushi Steak House & Bar
- 43 East Market Street
- Rhinebeck, NY 12572
- (845) 876-5555
10 mins from the house
Beekman Arms and Delamater Inn
- 24 West Market Street
- Rhinebeck, NY
- 845.876.7077
- www.beekmandelamaterinn.com
10 mins from the house
The Rhinecliff Hotel
- 4 Grinnell Street
- Rhinecliff, NY 12574
- 845.876.0690
- www.therhinecliff.com
15 mins from the house
Bread Alone
- 45 E. Market Street
- Rhinebeck, NY 12572
- Phone: 845-876-3108
- www.breadalone.com
10 mins from the house
Attractions
Omega Institute
- Yoga, Wellness, Meditation, Retreats & Conferences
- 150 Lake Drive
- Rhinebeck, NY 12572
- (845) 266-4444
- www.eomega.org
Botanical Gardens
- The Northern Duchess Botanical Gardens
- 389 Salisbury Turnpike
- Rhinebeck, NY 12572
- (845) 876-2953
- www.ndbgonline.com
Rhinebeck Aerodome
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome has one of the world’s greatest collections of flying pioneer, WW-I, and Lindbergh era airplanes.
- 9 Norton Rd.
- Red Hook, NY
- (845) 752-3200
- www.oldrhinebeck.org