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John
P. Humes
Japanese Stroll Garden
Mill
Neck, L.I., Admission $8.
Hear
the Shakuhachi while strolling along paths in the forest or
while sitting in the traditional Japanese teahouse by the
pond. This stunning garden is built into the lush woods of
the Humes Estate and is well worth a visit. Concerts are held
rain or shine. Learn more about the garden on the Humes
Garden's web page.
The
John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden is located on
the North Shore of Long Island, about 26 miles from Manhattan
and one mile from Planting Fields Arboretum. The nearest train
station is Locust Valley, served by the Long Island Railroad.
Taxis are available by calling in advance.
Directions
By Car: Take the Long Island Expressway to exit 39N,
Glen Cove Road. Follow Glen Cove road North to Route 25A.
Turn right and follow past C.W. Post University on the right,
pass Route 107, to the next light at Wolver Hollow Road. The
old Brookville police station is on your left at this intersection.
Turn left and follow Wolver Hollow Road to the "T"
junction with Chicken Valley Road. Turn right, pass Planting
Fields Arboretum on your right; pass a blinking light and
continue one-half mile to Dogwood Lane. Turn right, and enter
the garden's parking area immediately on your right.
Alternate
car directions
Take the Long Island Expressway or Northern State to RTE 106
North. Take 106 North to the end, in Oyster Bay. Turn left
at the light on West Main Street and follow it past the railroad
station and out of town. When you come to a "Y"
in the road take Mill Hill Rd. up the hill and turn right
on Chicken Valley Rd., just after the pond. The Humes Garden
will be on your right just after a stone wall. Go right onto
Dogwood Lane where you can park in the lot.
The
John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden is operated
by the Garden Conservatory through an agreement with the Humes
Japanese Garden Foundation. The Garden Conservatory is a national
nonprofit organization working to preserve exceptional American
gardens.
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