Hildene

Narrative: 

The magnificent former summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln, the only surviving son of President Abraham Lincoln. The home is perched on a promontory with breathtaking views of the Battenkill Valley, nestled between the Taconic and Green Mountains. Visitors can tour the meticulously preserved 24-room Georgian Revival mansion, which is furnished almost entirely with original Lincoln family furniture and personal belongings. The formal garden in front of the estate is designed to resemble a stained-glass cathedral window. The pattern is created with privet hedges, and the "panes" are filled with a vibrant mix of annual and perennial flowers.