Dobbs Ferry is an historic, quaint village in Westchester County, about 20 miles north of New York City.

There is a beautiful waterfront park with dramatic views of the Hudson and Palisades. There is also a pool and ballfield park for residents. The village offers a full range of services and attractions, including a college, community hospital, the Aqueduct walking trail, and a strong arts community.

Its proximity to New York City makes Dobbs Ferry a very convient location in which to live, work, and locate business.

Please view this wonderful home, located within walking distance to metro north,shopping and many restaurants. This “Dream House” was completely renovated in exquisite taste.

Posted by:  Barbara Eisert

I was recently invited to a Victorian Tea Party in Tarrytown. The setting was the Historical Society on Grove street in Tarrytown. The museum displays and saves a large collection of historical maps, photos, and interesting artifacts. Presently, there are some wonderful examples of old fashioned clothing, paintings, and artifacts.

The tea was presented by the Phillips Manor Garden Club. Members organized beautiful table settings. The table I was at had an exquisite embroided table cloth, lace trimmed napkins and Spode dinner plates.

A variety of small sandwiches included cucumber, egg salad, nova and an unusual onion combination. A group of members prepared them that day. The sandwiches looked like they were made by professionals. Tea was poured and served by club members.

There was hardly room for dessert, but one look at the wonderful samples was so enticing you just had to try them all…A great time was had by all.

Posted By: Barbara Eisert

Want to see a real treat? Hurry to the Asian Museum at 725 Park Ave.

This show took 20 years to put together. Negotiating loans from 10 museums was the dream of a curator.

Objects from a 200 mile coastline are included. There are ritual drums weighing 400 lbs., a wooden Buddha stone carvings, and objects from a ship wreck.

The Asia Society delivers an historical, rich art show.

Posted By: Barbara Eisert

Think about Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. This is the burial place for many illustrious people, among them is Andrew Carnegie, Samuel Gompers, Walter Chrysler, William Rockefeller, Elizabeth Arden, Brooke Astor, Leona Helmsley, and Washington Irvington.

Washington Irving the author of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, has many of the characters in his stories buried near him. Of course they have fictious names in his stories. The setting for some of his stories is Sleepy Hollow.

Leona Hemsley’s mausoleum is a large structure with beautiful stained glass windows, and Andrew Carnegie’s burial site is a simple, hard to find marker.

The grounds are beautiful. Dogwoods are about to bloom, and are really glorious. The cemetery gates open M-F 8am-4:30, Saturday and Sunday 8:30-4:30.

If you are visiting this weekend, come to my open house on Sunday April 26, time 1-3 at 9 Hemlock Drive in Sleepy Hollow Manor. I will tell you about some wonderful walks, and wonderful properties in this area. Also there is a book fair at the Warner Library, where you can find books on almost every subject.

Posted By: Barbara Eisert

Two seedy looking homeless characters in a mountainous setting are trying to decide how to spend the day. They are reminiscing about the past, and can’t decide whether to go on or wait for Godot. A young boy keeps bringing messages from Godot that he will be there tomorrow. Tomorrow comes and goes and the youth brings the same message from Godot.

Couldn’t help thinking about all those customers who have had great opportunities to buy and are waiting for the perfect house, perfect time, perfect price.

The time is now, the prices are right, and no house is perfect.

Posted By: Barbara Eisert