Kykuit, the Rockefeller Esate will be open for guided tours Saturday-Sunday, May 21-September 30; Wednesday-Monday, October 1-November 13. You can walk the halls and the grounds of this majestic estate.
Built between 1906 and 1913, Kykuit was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. The estate’s modern and classical art collection, architecture, and expansive gardens make it one of the top-rated cultural attractions in New York State. Visitors learn the story of the Rockefellers, beginning with John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil, whose business acumen made him the richest man in America in his day. He later became the country’s first significant philanthropist and by his death in 1937, he had given away more than half his fortune through various philanthropic programs.
There are 3 fabulous tours to choose from:
Kykuit Grand Tour
The most comprehensive Kykuit tour, this experience spends extra time in the gardens and art galleries, and is the only tour that visits the second floor of the home.
TOUR LENGTH: 3 hours, including the shuttle bus ride
- You must check in at the Kykuit & Philipsburg Manor Visitor Center at least 15 minutes before your tour time.
- To purchase a ticket, you must agree to our COVID Courtesy Code.
- Masks are required for all visitors when inside buildings on the property and during the shuttle bus ride.
- Please note that the Grand Tour is not wheelchair accessible.
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Kykuit Selected Highlights Tour
The perfect choice for those with busy schedules, this tour includes the main floor of the house, Inner Garden, and West Terrace.
TOUR LENGTH: 1 1/2 hours, including the shuttle bus ride
- You must check in at the Kykuit & Philipsburg Manor Visitor Center at least 15 minutes before your tour time.
- To purchase a ticket, you must agree to our COVID Courtesy Code.
- Masks are required for all visitors when inside buildings on the property and during the shuttle bus ride.
- Please note that tours are temporarily not wheelchair accessible due to repairs currently ongoing at the site.
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Kykuit Classic Tour
Description
Great for first-time visitors, this tour includes the main floor of the house, art galleries, Inner Garden, golf room, and Coach Barn.
TOUR LENGTH: 2 1/4 hours, including the shuttle bus ride
- You must check in at the Kykuit & Philipsburg Manor Visitor Center at least 15 minutes before your tour time.
- To purchase a ticket, you must agree to our COVID Courtesy Code.
- Masks are required for all visitors when inside buildings on the property and during the shuttle bus ride.
- Please note that tours are temporarily not wheelchair accessible due to repairs currently ongoing at the site.
More information about Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate.
This week I went to the beautiful Restoration Hardware Rooftop Restaurant for brunch. It had been on my list FOREVER. I tried the Scrambled Eggs with Creme Fraiche, chives, and avocado and I have to say, it was perfection. I had to find the recipe to share with you. It is such a special treat and you really need to serve it with some thick crunchy bread. The perfect dish to try for the upcoming weekend!!! Sooo delicious! Bon Appetit!!!
- 3 Eggs
- Bunch of green onions
- 2 tbsp Creme Fraiche
- 1 Ripe Avocado
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 2 Slices of Bread (make sure it is crunchy and nice and thick)
- In a bowl, add three eggs, the creme fraiche, a little salt, and pepper, and then whisk with a fork until fully combined. Chop the green onions and add. I like to whisk the egg mixture with a hand blender.
- Peel the avocado, and then dice it into cubes. Put into a bowl, and add a teaspoon of sea salt and a teaspoon of black pepper, and then mash with a fork until it’s a bit smoother
- Add a tablespoon of butter to a frying pan over medium heat. When the butter starts to foam, add in the eggs and turn up the heat to medium-high.
- Stir the eggs using a spatula and continuously stir the eggs until they start to cook.
- Remove the pan from the heat and keep stirring the eggs with the spatula. Toast your bread and serve.
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Part of living a healthy lifestyle is prioritizing your health. It’s not just about eating healthy, exercising, and getting enough sleep, but it’s also about having a positive mindset. There are many reasons why you should prioritize your health. For example, if you have a chronic illness or if you want to live longer and be more productive in life, then it is important that you take care of yourself first. It has been scientifically proven that people who prioritize their health live longer and are healthier than those who don’t.
How to Take Control of Your Health This Year
This is the year to take control of your health. Why? Because it’s important for your wellbeing. Lifestyle changes are not easy but they are necessary if you want to live a long and healthy life. The key is taking control of your health by making small changes that will make a big impact on your wellbeing. Let’s take a look at how you can do this.
How Do You Feel? The Importance of Feeling Good
Feeling good about yourself is important. It’s important to take care of your body and make sure that you’re feeling good about yourself. It’s also important to know how you feel, so you can take care of your body. One way is to pay attention to what makes you feel good about yourself and what makes you feel bad about yourself. Many people have a hard time figuring out how they should be feeling when they are not feeling great. It can be difficult for people who are depressed, anxious or stressed because they don’t know how they should be feeling or what would make them happy in the first place.
Taking Care of Yourself & Finding the Best Doctor for Your Needs
There are many reasons why it is important to take care of yourself. They include your mental health, physical health, and the quality of your work. But also, to avoid major issues and ensure that they are caught early. This is where the right doctor comes in.
It can be difficult to find the right doctor for your needs. But with the help of technology and online resources, it has become easier than ever to find a good one. Whether you need the best pancreas transplant doctors or a general surgeon, do your homework. It’s always best to find the right person for your needs as early as possible.
The Benefits of Improving Your Mindset & the Way You Think About Your Health
It is important for people to change their mindset about their health in order to improve the way they think about it and make better choices. We should not think of our health as something that we can’t control. But rather, we should think of it as something that we can control if we put our minds to it. There are so many different ways that you can change your mindset and improve your health. One way is by changing the way you approach your health – whether it’s through exercise, diet or meditation.
The Importance of Eating Well & Making Time for It
Eating well is a great way to keep your body healthy and happy. It can also help you achieve weight loss goals by helping you burn more calories. You should make time for eating healthy because it’s important to get a good amount of protein, fiber, and nutrients in your diet. In addition, eating well will make you feel better about yourself and give you more energy throughout the day.
It is essential to make time for eating well because it can help you maintain your health. It can also improve your mood, concentration, productivity, and overall performance. Eating healthy food can help with the following:
– Maintain a healthy weight
– Improve moods and concentration levels
– Increase productivity
Why Proper Sleep is Important for Health & Happiness
The importance of sleep cannot be overstated. It is the time when your body repairs, restores, and rejuvenates itself. As humans, we need to get a good night’s rest in order to function optimally during the day. There are many reasons why sleep is important for health and happiness. Sleep deprivation can lead to a variety of health problems and poor performance at work.
The Benefits & Important Side Effects of Enjoying Exercise Daily
Exercise is a healthy and beneficial activity that has many benefits. It helps in relieving stress, improving mood, and boosting brain health. Exercise is one of the most important aspects of our lives today. It gives us benefits that are hard to find elsewhere in our daily lives – improved moods, reduced stress levels, better sleep patterns and more energy levels among others.
The Key Factors When Choosing a Fitness Program For You
When it comes to exercise, it’s often hard to know where to start. But you know you need to do it – and be consistent. There are a lot of fitness programs available out there and it can be overwhelming to decide on one. However, there are a few key factors you should consider when choosing your fitness plan.
1. The type of exercise
2. Your current health condition
3. Your current fitness level
4. The goals you want to achieve with the program
Speak To Professionals When You Need Them
If something is not quite right with your health or you are concerned for any reason, it’s a good idea to seek out professional help. Doctors and other medical professionals will be able to assist you by giving you the medical attention that you require. They will be able to give you solid advice, and perhaps suggest treatment for whatever is wrong with you. They are there to help you, so make sure you use them.
However, there are times when you need to be more careful with the medical advice you get. For example, if you are pregnant, then you need to ensure that you are just double checking everything as you want to ensure that you are safe and your baby is too. There have been cases where women have had issues with certain medications, and that’s where organizations like ActionMatters.org come in.
The Importance of Stress Management & Why It Should be a Priority in Your Life
Stress is a natural response to change, but it’s not always a good thing. It can lead to physical and emotional problems, such as high blood pressure, anxiety, and depression. In order to avoid these problems, stress management should be prioritized in your life.
Stress management is an important part of human health and wellness. The most effective way to reduce stress is by taking control of your emotions and learning how to be less stressed in the first place. There are many different techniques that can help you with this process such as breathing exercises, meditation techniques like yoga or tai chi, relaxation techniques like deep breathing or progressive muscle relaxation.
Well, the Memorial Day countdown has begun…And I am looking for a few things to spruce up my patio and cabana. Target is a wonderful source for outdoor accessories and furniture. This year they have some really great items. Here is a round-up of some of my favorite things. Click the numbers below to shop!!
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I recently sat down with Master Injector, Gina Vignogna-Khan from Core Nutrition and Wellness. I had collected all of your questions about Botox and other injectables and decided to have Gina answer them all at once. I spent a long time with Gina and asked her to do my next round of injectables. I schedule my appointments usually about 4-6 months apart and I keep my treatment to a minimal amount of injections but Gina is amazing and I had very little pain and no bruising. The key to getting any type of injection is the injector. You need someone who listens to you, understands what you need and of course, administers a painless perfectly targeted shot. I highly recommend Gina. I was so impressed with her knowledge, and bedside manner. You can email her HERE with any of your questions or to get more information about scheduling an appointment.
- What are facial injections? How do they work? …
Injections in the face can include neurotoxins such as Botox, Xeomin, Dysport, Juveau etc. They block signals from nerves that cause muscles to contract. The relaxation of these muscles can prevent wrinkles from forming and becoming deeper. Other injections in the face can include dermal fillers such as hyaluronic acid, CAHA, or PLLA particles. These fillers and bio stimulatory agents can not only add volume back to sagging tissues giving the appearance of a more youthful look but some of them are also bio stimulatory. Biostimulation means they stimulate your body to make more collagen and elastin where the product is injected.
- What are the possible side effects of injections?
As with any medical procedure, there are always chances of side effects. The most common include bruising and swelling at the site of injection. Less common side effects include infection or allergic reaction. Those that are allergic to Lidocaine should avoid fillers in the face. Those that are on blood thinning agents should also avoid aesthetic procedures. Avoiding blood-thinning medications such as Motrin, Advil, and Aspirin a few days before the procedure can help minimize any bleeding or bruising.
- What is the recovery like?
Depending on what treatment you get can alter the recovery expectations. Neurotoxins have you back to your normal routine in 24 hours with minimal post-procedure care. No intense exercise or doing anything that will make your face get hot and sweaty is a good one to remember. No massage or manipulation to the area where you were injected for the first 24 hours can prevent the neuromodulator from moving around. With dermal fillers you may experience some swelling for a few days after the treatment and waiting the full two weeks for them to integrate with your own body’s tissues is best before evaluating the full result. Everyone is different and some people will have no swelling on day one while others can have swelling for a week or two. Taking Arnica supplements is a good supplement if you tend to bruise or swell more than others.
- When can I see the results?
Neuromodulator results usually take two weeks. Some have reported that Dysport can show results within 4-5 days. Fillers have an immediate result taking into consideration that there may also be some swelling present for a few days.
- How long do the results last?
Neuromodulators usually last about 3-4 months. Dermal fillers usually last anywhere from 8 months to 1.5 years depending on where you get them and what kind.
- How many treatments will I need?
Each patient has an individualized plan that will determine the exact amount and number of treatments needed.
- Does the treatment hurt?
Generally speaking, the treatments are quick and easy but the pain is subjective and everyone has a different threshold. The needles used are very small but if someone needs numbing cream to avoid the pain I am more than happy to provide that.
- Which part of the face is the most painful?
According to what patients report, the lips seem to be the most sensitive. If you are getting a lip flip or lip filler make sure to come in 15 mins early to sit with some numbing cream!
- What is the difference between the name brands?
The difference between brands can be individualized based on what you want or would like to achieve. Each injector also has certain preferences on what they feel works best in each area. Xeomin is the most natural form of a neuromodulator because it has no added proteins, therefore, enabling your body to build the least resistance with each use. Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, Sculptra, Versa, RHA, and Belotero, are just a few of the great filler products I like to use.
Have you ever dreamed of a private chef coming to your home and spoiling your guests as well as yourself? Look no further than Creative Rajni of Cooked with LOVE. Chef Rajni is amazing and she offers the private chef experience, serving South Indian-inspired creative dishes in your home as well as fabulous cooking classes for her clients.
I recently hosted one of Creative Rajni’s dinners for a few amazing local Influencers. The food was perfection and Chef Rajni was a dream to work with. From planning the menu to pairing wine with the courses. I loved collaborating with her on this private chef dinner.
The outcome was a beautiful and exquisite dinner party!
Our menu consisted of vegetable crisps with a creamy garlic dip, Malabar chicken Biriyani, spiced peas with onions and coconut milk, and spiced beet yogurt. And our amazing dark chocolate cake with chocolate ganache from @mixingbowlnyc, beautiful centerpiece by @lavishgardener, and the incredible charcuterie by @traychictreats!!
Cooking has always been a passion of Chef Rajni. She grew up seeing her mom and grand-mom cook for her huge family in her hometown- Kerala, South India. They would be in the kitchen for hours together grinding, sauteing, seasoning, and cooking up her amazing creations of mostly coconut-based food with a ton of vegan options. Rajni has been cooking for over 18 years which includes getting hands-on experience working at the Michelin star chef Jean George’s restaurant kitchen. She has also trained at the Institute of Culinary education, NY for fine dining.
Creative Rajni is all about creativity in food, being fearless in the kitchen, and most importantly- COOKED WITH LOVE. She strives to combine fashion and food on a plate. Her belief is that creating delicious food is a work of art. All her meals produce chic and elegant plates of food inspired by South India.
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