House & Garden Tour

 

89 Lexington Avenue
Albany, NY 12206
office| 518-465-0876
fax | 518-463-2704
As a part of our mission to promote the appreciation of Albany's magnificent architecture, Historic Albany hosts an annual House & Garden Tour showcasing 10-15 historic buildings and their gardens.  The tour moves from neighborhood to neighborhood highlighting the very best in Albany's architecture and ongoing preservation efforts.  


*Update*

In conjunction with House & Garden Tours in June
"Making the Most of Small Spaces" Garden Talk
May 23, 2011 Monday, 7pm
Location: William K. Sanford Library, Colonie

Jason Schultz, professional landscape designer with Faddegon's Nursery will give a talk on making the most of small spaces.  The talk will be followed by Q&A.  

Free


In conjunction with House & Garden Tours in June
"Butterfly Gardening" Garden Talk
June 2, 2011 Thursday, 7pm
Location: William K. Sanford Library, Colonie

Pam Taft, Master Gardener, Cornell Cooperative Extension, will speak on butterfly gardening.  The talk will by followed by Q&A.

Free



Hidden City House & Garden Tour 2011
Thursday, June 16th
5-8pm
Sponsored by Center Square & Hudson Park Neighborhood Associations

Tickets:
Prepaid tickets on sale through June 10th: $20/person
From June 11th through day of event, June 16th : $25/person
Combined price for both Hidden City & Pine Hills Tours: $30/person

See more on the Facebook page!

Pine Hills House & Garden Tour 2011
Tuesday, June 21st
5-8pm
Sponsored by BUMP (Beautify Upper Madison Project)

Tickets:
Prepaid tickets on sale through June 10th: $20/person
From June 11th through day of event, June 21st : $25/person
Combined price for both Hidden City & Pine Hills Tours: $30/person
 

Presale ticket locations for both tours:
  • Historic Albany Foundation, 89 Lexington Ave., Albany, NY                       518.465.0876, Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. (in warehouse) 9am-5pm
  • Capital Wine 348 State St., Albany, NY                                                         518.689.0160, Mon.-Fri.  Noon-9pm,  Sat.  11am-9pm,  Sun.  Noon-7pm
  • Albany Visitors Center, 25 Quackenbush Sq., Albany, NY                           518.434.1217, Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sat. 10am-3pm, Sun. 11am-3pm
  • St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 10 N. Main Ave., Albany, NY           518.489.4747, Mon.-Fri. 9am-1pm 
Pick up and day-of-event sales:

Hidden City House & Garden Tour (June 16th):
    Ben & Jerry's, 250 Lark Street, Albany, 4-7pm518.489.4747

Pine Hills House & Garden Tour (June 21st):
    Pine Hills Library, Albany Public Library, 517 Western Ave., 4-7pm
 
 
All tickets nonrefundable.  Tour happens rain or shine!

 

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