In 2007, Haas Sanctuary doubled in size from seven acres to over 14 acres with a generous gift of land from the Betts Family, formerly of Chappaqua. Highlights of Haas Sanctuary are the beautiful rock formations, large tulip and sugar maple trees, and a native meadow along Sheather Road.

Please remember that a sanctuary is where all life is respected. Please do not injure or remove any animals or plants from our sanctuaries.

Dogs are permitted on leashes. Please do pick up after your dog.

Pileated Woodpecker

Please also remember that all of our sanctuaries are closed to visitors between dusk and dawn. We are grateful for the continuing care of our sanctuary neighbors and volunteer TrailWalkers in protecting these special habitats.

For protection of the wildlife and habitat and the enjoyment and safety of our visitors, camping, fires, biking, hunting and motorized vehicles are not permitted in any of our sanctuaries.

Road Directions
Haas Sanctuary is located between Tripp Street and Sheather Road in New Castle. The main entrance is on Sheather Road, one half mile south of its intersection with Tripp Street.

Traveling south on Route 128 from Mount Kisco toward Armonk, look for Sheather Road on the left about a 1/2 mile from the Mount Kisco-New Castle line. Follow Sheather Road one half mile beyond its intersection with Tripp Street. The sanctuary entrance are on the right hand, western side, of Sheather Road.

We anticipate adding a sanctuary sign to this entrance in Fall 2009 after town review. For now look for our green and white sanctuary boundary signs along Sheather Road and the trail opening in the roadside stone wall.

For the courtesy of the adjacent property owners, we request that sanctuary visitors park on the shoulder of the road and pull off the road as much as possible. [Trail Map]

Visitor Information

All of our sanctuaries are open to visitors free of charge, seven days a week, dawn to dusk. Please contact our office if you want to bring a group to one of our sanctuaries.
[Contact office]

With advance notice, we may be able to provide your group with a guided tour. Even if your group wishes to visit without a guide, please contact us in advance. For the best possible experience for your group, we want to ensure that your visit does not coincide with another group's visit. [More About Sanctuary Tours]

Our sanctuaries are maintained by a part-time caretaker and volunteers on trail maintenance days. A group of volunteer "Trail Walkers" monitors individual sanctuaries and reports on their conditions.[More About Trail Walkers]

Online Maps for Sanctuaries with Walking Trails

[Brinton Brook Sanctuary] [Choate Sanctuary] [Graff Sanctuary]
[Haas Sanctuary] [Pinecliff Sanctuary] [Pruyn Sanctuary]

We also invite you to consider joining us as a member.