Walk the grounds of a 91-acre Hudson River estate designed by Calvert Vaux in 1855. Join CVPA this September for a free guided tour of The Point and the storied Hoyt House — and discover our efforts to save this historic site.

NY State Parks Historian William Krattinger compares two neighboring landmarks at Mills Norrie State Park — the Hoyt house by Calvert Vaux and the Mills mansion by Stanford White. Lecture at the Hoyt house, followed by a private reception in the Mills mansion dining room. Proceeds benefit CVPA's restoration work.

Architectural historian Francis Kowsky explores the Gilded Age careers of Calvert Vaux and Frederick Clarke Withers, designers of Jefferson Market Library. Includes an update on restoration efforts at The Point, Vaux's 1855 Hudson River estate in Staatsburg. September 27, with a reception to follow.

Based on a site visit in October 2022 CVPA determined there are four urgent, high-priority stabilization requirements. These building conditions will lead to further deterioration of the building and additional restoration costs if left unaddressed. CVPA has been awarded a $50,000 NYS CREST grant to fund a large part of the stabilization work.

Kyle Toth of PS&S LLC has written a narrative for an “official” walking tour of The Point and conducted a trial tour in the Spring.  Kyle spoke at CVPA’s 2022 Vaux Symposium and has done extensive research to create this narrative.  The tour comprised the bridge, main residence (Hoyt House), brick barns and landscape,  and we will be creating online and printed versions.

The long process of repairing and reopening the Hoyt Carriageway Bridge continues. The project’s goals are twofold: re-establish the main historic entrance to The Point that Vaux and Mr. Hoyt laid out, and reopen a popular hiking and biking route into Mills Norrie State Park and to the Hudson River.

The original 1855 Vaux and Withers architectural drawings of the Hoyt residence have been located!, CVPA is progressing on repairing and re-opening the Hoyt Carriageway Bridge in Staatsburg, Kyle Toth of PS&S LLC has written a narrative for an “official” walking tour of The Point, and and more!

CVPA has won a $150,000 Stewardship Award from the Environmental Protection Fund’s Parks and Trails Partnership Grants Program to repair and reopen the Hoyt Carriageway Bridge, the historic main entrance to The Point. The $200,000 project includes removing and replacing the deteriorated deck, replacing some of the wood stringers, installing metal safety fencing and making repairs to a concrete pier and abutment. This will re-open a popular entrance to Mills Norrie State Park and an access point to the river.

Our vision and mission.

David Ashen is the CEO of Saguez & Dash, an interdisciplinary design firm that blends branding and interior design to create impactful, people-centered spaces. With over 20 years of experience across hospitality, senior living, and retail, he is known for his strategic, transformative approach to design. A passionate advocate, David serves on the board of the Thorn Tree Project, is a founding member of the Ageless Living Collaborative, and contributes to the Calvert Vaux Preservation Alliance. He holds degrees from Tufts University and the University of Pennsylvania.

Despite a bit of rain, the "Music, Recollections & Cocktails" event on June 29, 2024, turned out to be a fantastic gathering. The weather couldn’t stop guests from enjoying the live music performances (name and link of the band), flavorful cocktails, and engaging tours of the historic barns. The auctions were a highlight, raising essential funds for the restoration of Hoyt House. A huge thank you to all the attendees for braving the elements and making the day such a success. Your support was invaluable, and we look forward to seeing you at future events!