Explore five private gardens in Phoenicia, Saugerties, and Willow, open to the public for self-guided tours to benefit the Garden Conservancy. No reservations required; rain or shine. Featuring deer-resistant plantings, natural and carved stone accents, a European-influenced kitchen herb garden and vegetable gardens, an Asian-style screened pavilion, and a shade garden with thousands of astilbe and hosta, and a stone staircase along a stream. Begin at the Donald Elder & Richard Suma Garden, or see website for additional locations.