The garden is adjacent to the chapter office. Restroom facilities and water are available during office hours only. [More about Chapter Office]

The garden is within the four acre Pruyn Arboretum and meadow that has over 40 species of labeled trees and shrubs. A map and plant list of the arboretum is available.

The garden and arboretum are within Pruyn Sanctuary.
[More about Pruyn Sanctuary]

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

Both the garden and the arboretum are maintained by Audubon volunteers. You are welcome to join us! To find out the dates and time of scheduled work days, please contact our office. [Office]

The Pruyn Garden is specially designed and maintained as a habitat to attract, nourish and shelter a variety of butterflies and moths, and ruby-throated hummingbirds. The plants are labeled and a plant list is available. The best time to view butterflies and hummingbirds is warm, sunny summer days during midday.

• Garden Brochure (PDF)
• Arboretum Fact Sheet (PDF)

Fritillary on Purple Coneflower

Pruyn Sanctuary is a good place to enjoy hiking, birding, wildflowers and quiet views over the surrounding wetland. Dogs are permitted on leashes. Please do pick up after your dog.

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 in protecting these special habitats.

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

Visitors to Pruyn Garden during 2001 Dedication

Map & Road Directions

The garden and office entrance to Pruyn Sanctuary is located at 275 Millwood Road about 1.5 miles east of Millwood. Millwood Road is New York Route 133. From the Taconic Parkway, use the Route 133-Millwood exit and continue east through the hamlet of Millwood. There are two right turns on Route 133 in Millwood, both marked for Route 133. The office and sanctuary entrance is approximately one-half mile east of the intersection of Routes 133 and Route 120. Look for the sanctuary entrance sign.

Park in the small gravel lot immediately on your left as you enter. The garden is within the fenced area across the driveway from this parking lot. A post with a map box is beside the garden with plants lists, arboretum and sanctuary maps. There is also a bench outside the garden if you wish to sit and watch for butterflies and hummingbirds during your visit.

Please don't forget to close the garden gate after your visit! (Otherwise our deer and rabbit neighbors will also visit.)

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]

Pruyn Sanctuary is often visited by school and community groups. 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]

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