New York Surroundings | Grace Farms

🌿A Deep Autumn Healing Photo Sanctuary 🍂 I’ve long been enchanted by Grace Farms through various bloggers’ Instagram posts, though most visit during summer or the maple-leaf season. Unable to wait for the lush greens or vibrant reds, I ventured out in deep autumn, discovering its unique warmth and beauty. 🌳Just an hour’s drive from Manhattan (traffic permitting), Grace Farms offers free admission 🎫 and parking 🅿️. While many book via the official website, we found entry straightforward even without a reservation. The understated wooden entrance, nestled among reeds and foxtails, hints at the harmonious beauty awaiting inside. 📸The farm isn’t vast but is well-equipped with a basketball court, auditorium, café, library, and more. Staff, mostly volunteers, are eager to share insights. The café serves wholesome, green meals at prices well below market rates. Large floor-to-ceiling windows bathe each area in sunlight streaming over expansive lawns onto wooden furnishings, making it an ideal spot to linger all afternoon. 🍁Photography here is a dream, especially the famed silver bean chairs. We timed our visit with sunset, blessed with a view of the sky painted in hues of blue and pink. #NewYorkSurroundings #NewYorkWeekends #NewYorkLife #NewYorkTrips #ConnecticutGraceFarms #NewYorkAutumn #FarmInTheForest #CaptureAutumnOutdoors #Farm #FarmCafe