Mohonk Preserve celebrated the completion of the historic Brook Farmhouse restoration on Thursday, October 15, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that officially opened the building as the new home of the Preserve’s Conservation Science and Land Protection programs. The restoration transformed the historic Hudson Valley farmhouse with modern accessibility, energy-efficient systems, new offices, collaborative workspaces, and areas designed to welcome community members and partners. Extensive rehabilitation preserved the building’s historic character through repairs to original masonry and chimneys, as well as the reuse of historic building materials whenever possible.

The restoration of the Brook Farmhouse was made possible through the generous support of our partners who share a commitment to protecting the region’s historic and natural resources. Mohonk Preserve extends its gratitude to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Conservation Partnership Program, Empire State Development, NYSERDA, DASNY, the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Gerry Charitable Trust, the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, and M&T Charitable Foundation for their support in bringing this vision to life.

Photo by Bill Winter