Rushmore Estate | Bed & Breakfast in Highland Mills, New York

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Fifty private acres are waiting for you in the lower Hudson Valley. Just forty five minutes from New York City. Unwind and relax in old world style with unassuming beauty and timeless elegance. Located undeveloped forest, Rushmore Estate’s breathtaking beauty comes from its natural surroundings. Well-manicured lawns lead guests to a romantic gazebo, a maze of hiking trails that can be used year-round, and an infinity pool overlooking a private lake with its own beachfront. More competitive guests can enjoy the tennis court and full-sized basketball courts during the day or under lights at night.

The Rushmore Estate has only four suites, guaranteeing privacy and luxury, as well as personalized attention. The pristine setting of the Rushmore Estate offers a myriad of outdoor activities; such as fishing on a private lake, hiking on marked trails, canoeing, paddle boarding...just to name a few. Come sit by the 60-foot infinity pool overlooking the lake, hike past a waterfall, or play a game of tennis

Located just minutes from world famous Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Brotherhood Winery (oldest winery in America), Bear Mountain, Storm King Arts Center, Harriman State Park, and WEST POINT MILITARY ACADEMY...and many more destinations that make the Hudson Valley a destination to return time and time again.

Much of the house s interior has been preserved in its original condition. The Rushmore Estate’s ballroom features vaulted ceilings with elegant plaster carvings, French doors opening to a stone patio, oak floors and an oversized fireplace. The space can quickly and easily become a place to entertain or shoot pool.

The rooms make the Rushmore Estate a unique experience, illustrating lavish architecture in each room that can shift from a personal dining room into a sitting room. A fireside library is available for cocktails. Above the ballroom are four large guest suites, each with its own private bath.

Outside, an unusual landmark remains from the early 1900s: A stone and stucco clocktower with the original Tiffany clock still ticking inside.

Financier and attorney Charles E. Rushmore (of Mt. Rushmore’s namesake) commissioned the 25-room, four building estate in 1908. This spectacular Spanish Colonial-style mansion served as place for Rushmore’s ill wife, Jeannette, to rest. The pristine grounds and privacy provided a perfect respite from the hustle and rush of New York City.

Well-maintained throughout the years, the Rushmore Estate still does as it once intended—but not just for the owner and his family.

Charles Rushmore

The Rushmores in Woodbury

Charles Rushmore was born in New York City in 1856 and remained a resident of New Yorker his entire life. He founded his own law firm, Rushmore, Bisbee & Stern, and had the largest New York banks as his clients.

Around 1900, because of Mrs. Rushmore’s ill health, the family decided that good country air would improve her condition.

They settled in Highland Mills for their new home and first lived in a house on Quaker Road. Soon the Rushmores began acquiring property in the Woodbury area, eventually owning 1,500 acres, including Schunnemunk Mountain.

In 1908, they built a mansion of Spanish colonial design which they named Carmore (the “Car” from Carpenter, Mrs. Rushmore’s maiden name, and the “more” from Rushmore).

It still stands today, known as the Rushmore Estate, with much of the original land now part of the Brigadoon housing community off Route 32.

The original article was taken from The Photo News.

Experience for yourself the historic Spanish Colonial estate — Rushmore Estate.

May we suggest:

*A picnic on our lake’s beachfront and a hike past waterfalls to private fruit orchards.

*On-site tennis or basketball, or a round of golf at a Jack Nicholas course. Follow this hard work with a massage, a hearty lunch, and a few laps on our 60-foot infinity pool.

*Fishing from a rowboat or canoe—either alone or with a fishing assistant—and having your catch prepared for dinner.

*A private yoga or personal training session, followed by an in-room massage. Lunch on the patio followed by an afternoon *Lounging at the pool or hiking on one of our many trails.

*Hiring a driver to take you on a wine tour. Visit America’s oldest winery and taste award-winning wines in historic and charismatic nearby towns.

booking all four rooms for the ultimate private and exclusive getaway. Arrange for a gourmet chef to serve a romantic dinner on the gazebo at dusk.