Our top 5 picks for August
- Friends of Clermont
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Join us for a month of festive summer fun!
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Meet our Gardener
Tuesday, August 4
10 - 11 a.m.
Visitors have noticed the remarkable transformation of Clermont’s Walled, Wilderness, and Cutting Gardens—and it’s all thanks to the talent and dedication of Mary Hughes and her team. Their care, creativity, and hard work have brought new life to these historic spaces.
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Now, we invite you to meet Mary in person. Join us for a special garden tour where she’ll share insights into her process and the ongoing restoration.
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This is a free event, but registration is encouraged.
For the past five years, Friends of Clermont has proudly supported the restoration of the gardens. We’re grateful to our members and donors who have made this work possible.
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Yoga at Clermont
Sunday, August 9
10 - 11 a.m.
Join instructor Jai Sugrim for a morning of relaxing yoga at Clermont! Yoga helps to promote a healthy lifestyle, improves cognitive function, and gives you peace of mind. Whether you are a beginner or a yoga aficionado, we invite you to join us for our summer wellness series.
For your comfort, participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats, as classes are held outdoors and mats will not be provided. We also recommend bringing water or a sports drink to stay hydrated during class.
This program is free, but registration is required. In the event of severe weather, classes will be held off-site at Jai Yoga Shala at 224 Main Street in Germantown. Parking is available at the Germantown municipal lot at 200 Main Street. If the program is moved off-site due to weather, all registrants will receive an email notification in advance.
Thank you to Jai Yoga Shala for partnering with us on this program.
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Harmonies on the Hudson presents Cosby Gibson & Tom Staudle Duo
Thursday, August 13
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle are award-winning singer songwriters from the Adirondacks. The folk duo has been delighting audiences for over fifteen years with their guitar, fiddle, banjo, dulcimer, and harmonica melodies.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Platinum Sponsors
Community Partners
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A Revolutionary Garden Party
Saturday, August 22
4 - 6 p.m.
Our annual fundraiser is taking on a new look this year. To commemorate America's 250th anniversary, we're inviting guests to an afternoon garden-style cocktail reception on the lawn of a Founding Father—a historic setting as meaningful as the milestone itself.
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Enjoy refreshments by Rob Handel Catering and The Traveling Tavern, live music, play croquet and other 18th century games, bid on our online auction, stroll our historic gardens, and more!
Get your tickets by Sunday, August 16. All ages are welcome. Tickets are $60 per person for Friends of Clermont members and $75 for non-members. Children 12 and under are free of charge (just let us know they will be joining you).
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Harmonies on the Hudson presents Nancy Donnelly
Thursday, August 27
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Nancy Donnelly, a Crane School of Music Alumni, is a classically trained jazz and soul vocalist. Nancy further her musical studies in Boston, and eventually settled in New York City, where she performed in many of the city’s famous jazz clubs, such as the Blue Note, The Village Gate, Iridium, and Birdland. Her captivating voice effortlessly blends classic jazz and contemporary soul, creating an unforgettable experience for her listeners.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Platinum Sponsors
Community Partners
