bannerman castle
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bannerman castle印象
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Did maintenance on the grounds, pathetically as one of two members of the Cold Spring Kayak Club volunteer group, having to paddle several miles against the Hudson tides each way for the privilege. But the rare experience of visiting ruins, more typical of Europe than the US, was well worth all the effort. The eerie setting produced by the crumbling castle on its isolated island gives one not just a sense of history and of the nature of its original owner, but of the possibilities of what was and what could have been, and of the brevity of our stay in the here and now. If you have the opportunity, i.e., any opportunity, make the most of it.
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We go on the tour at Bannerman's almost every year and each year we hear a new story or fact that we had not learned before. You start out with a boat ride out to the island where a video gives you an introduction to the place and the family that owns it. You can take off from Beacon or Newburgh. You can also do a kayak tour which is wonderful too. Once you arrive on the island you are given a hard hat and your guide starts to tell you different stories that surround each building on the premises. If you love history or old buildings this is a great tour. I have gone with friends, family and as a couple and no matter what the age or group everyone always exclaims how beautiful it is. It's an especially great trip in fall with the leaves changing. They have a port-a-potty on the dock when you arrive but that is the only restroom. If you take the boat ride tour they sell snacks and souvenirs on the boat. It's a great spot for photographers and the site itself is beautiful but you also have great views of the river and surrounding mountains. The ferry ride is nice and relaxing. The tour is a bit of a hike through the island so you need to be reasonably fit able to do hills and stairs. They have no wheelchair or handicap access.
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Take a boat from Beacon, New York to visit this odd island with its crumbling ruin of a castle and mansion. Built on the fortune made by Bannerman selling surplus arms in the early part of the last century, the place is at once a folly and a historical experience. The gardens have been recently and lovingly restored, making the experience delightful on a warm summer day.
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We went on a Sunday afternoon, out of Beacon. It was very interesting and the gardens are lovely. We enjoyed the trip. A lot of walking (including up stairs) and it is NOT a place for young kids and strollers.
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A must see local in the Hudson Valley! There are those trying to keep the structure stable, but who knows how long that this wonderful ruin will be around.
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We thoroughly enjoyed this trip from the moment we left the dock in Newburgh. All of the staff were friendly and very well informed about the history of this castle. I have lived in the Hudson Valley my entire life and never knew anything about it. If you want to visit you should go soon as it is unfortunately falling down.
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I have seen it from a boat in the river. I'd be curious to take the tourto visit this place and find out more about the man who built thisplace.
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been wanting to see this place for 8 years- the river trip was informative and the guide knew his stuff -wish I'd been there before all the crumbling but happy to have gotten there- is definite must see
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We had the privalege of joining with the bannamans island Trust for a tour and dinner on the island. If you have any interest in the history of this area the island should be a must see on yourlist. The attempt to stabalize and save this most remarkable landmark is an uphill battle that needs to be won. One should at least take the time to see this should the attempt to save it does not succeed.
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and we would much rather explore on our own, but certainly worth the trip out. We were there in the heat of the summer and that was a bit frustrating combined with the quick day trip but it would be a lovely place to return to.