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We are excited to announce the launch of our new member and donor webpage shop.lyndhurst.org! 

From this page, you can make a donation or purchase a membership. You will also have access to your own account where you can view your digital membership card, track your donation history, and make changes to your contact and billing information.

Please contact Amanda Sheff, Coordinator of Development, Marketing, and Communications at asheff@savingplaces.org or call 914-631-4481 with any questions.

Become a Member

Members experience more of what makes Lyndhurst so exceptional. There is something new to discover every season and as a Member. When you join, you receive membership discounts plus exclusive Member benefits. Your membership also supports Lyndhurst’s special exhibitions, landscape programs, and restorations.

Core Membership Benefits

• Free grounds admission during regular business hours, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm with Membership ID (excludes special events and partner events).
• Free passes to the Lyndhurst Craft Shows.
• 50% discount off Lyndhurst Classic Tours (April-September) and discounts at other National Trust sites for two adults and all children under 18.
• 10% discount in the Museum Shop.
• Discounts at over 500 Historic Places worldwide, and 10% off the best available rates at Historic Hotels of America.

Choose your membership level to receive additional privileges:

Volunteer

No matter what your interests, skills, or schedule, you can help Lyndhurst in its valuable work. Most volunteer programs at Lyndhurst are in the landscape and are a great way to expand your knowledge of design and gardens, give back to your community, meet new people, and share your love of horticulture. Select restoration programs can also be created to suit the interests of your group or organization.

Group Volunteer Projects

Lyndhurst hosts group volunteer days perfect for university alumni groups, scouting organizations, and corporations. These programs can be tailored to your specific needs and interests depending on the size and scope of the activity, we may require organizations to provide supervision or make a donation in advance of the program.

For more information about alumni or student volunteering contact Associate Director Krystyn Hastings-Silver at 914-303-6835 or via email at lyndhurst@savingplaces.org

Volunteer with Lyndhurst Garden Clubs

Lyndhurst’s specialty gardens are supported by dedicated garden societies including the Fern Garden Society, and the Hudson Valley Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society.  Each of these societies seeks volunteers to help maintain specialty gardens on the Lyndhurst property.

• Rose Garden: The Rose Garden, planted in the early 1900s, was one of Helen Gould’s most memorable contributions to Lyndhurst. In the 1970s, the Garden Club of Irvington restored the garden. is your group interested in maintaining the Rose Garden? Let us know!
• Fern Garden:  The Fern Garden was established by Lyndhurst master gardener, Ferdinand Mangold for George Merritt in the 1860s.  You can still see it shaded by birch trees and Norway Spruce along the entry drive. The Friends of Lyndhurst Fern Garden actively maintains the Fern Garden. The Friends of Lyndhurst Fern Garden welcomes volunteers and can be reached by contacting Gray Williams, Friends of Lyndhurst Fern Garden President, at graywms@aol.com or Carol Mickel at mickelcj@aol.com.
• Rock Gardens: The Rock Garden was first established in 2001 and was constructed and maintained by the Hudson Valley Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society. This year, Rock Garden Society volunteers are working to replace the naturalistic garden elements in the “rockery” section of the Lyndhurst property which has recently been restored to its 1868 appearance. Volunteers are encouraged to participate.  Please reach out to dondembowski@optonline.net for more information on how you can get involved.