Access to the House, Studio & Gallery is by guided tour only, advance reservations required.

Manitoga’s public tour season runs from mid-May through mid-November.

Purchase Public Tour tickets online. Contact the Public Programs Manager at 845-228-8381 / sconnors@visitmanitoga.org to arrange Private or Group Tours.

If you are calling on the day of your reservation, please contact the Guide House at 845-422-2380 in order to speak with tour staff immediately.

Tour attendance is capped at 12 people.

During peak seasons (June, October, November) it is highly recommended that you schedule your tour at least two weeks in advance to ensure availability and allow ample travel time due to increased tourism in the area.

FALL FOLIAGE NOTICE - If you are interested in experiencing the beautiful Autumn colors of the Hudson Valley, I Love NY has an interactive map of New York with a full Foliage Report. Please refer to that map for the most accurate information about the status of fall foliage at Manitoga.

Tours last approximately 90 minutes (2 hours for special experiences / programs) and are held rain or shine.

Tickets are valid for the reserved time and date only.

Cancellations can be processed online up to 24 hours in advance of your reservation only via the “Cancel Booking” link below the photograph in your booking confirmation email.

Rescheduling is available at least 24 hours in advance of your reservation via the “Change Booking” link below the photograph in your confirmation email. Please note - rescheduling can only be done within the calendar year / tour season.

Failure to adhere to Manitoga’s site policies or refusal to follow direction by staff & signage may result in forfeiture of your reservation without refund and / or removal from the site.

Backpacks of any size, large bags / purses, tripods, cumbersome camera equipment, extension poles and selfie-sticks are not permitted on tours for the protection of Manitoga and its collections and must be left in vehicles or at the Guide House. Absolutely no exceptions.

We ask that visitors arrive at least 20 minutes before their tour time to allow ample time for parking and check in upon arrival.

Manitoga staff will greet and check you in at the Guide House/Gift Shop (located at the end of the Public Parking Lot), where restrooms are available.

Attendance during each tour is capped, and tours begin promptly at the start time. We cannot accommodate, reschedule or process refunds for late arrivals.

Please note that parking is limited and be sure to park mindfully. Upon arrival, please park on the left, perpendicular to the railing and close enough to any previously parked vehicles to maximize capacity.

Manitoga is located at 584 NY-9D in Garrison, NY. Please use this exact address in order to arrive at the correct location.

Please visit the Directions section of our website for detailed information on how to get to Manitoga.

Plan accordingly for excessive amounts of traffic when traveling to Manitoga, particularly during peak season (October / November).

Vehicles must be less than 35 feet from axle to axle in order to access the site, and it is illegal to disembark on Route 9D at the bottom of the driveway.

Guests traveling in larger vehicles (i.e. - RVs, extended trucks and/or hauling trailers of any kind) must contact our Public Programs Manager (sconnors@visitmanitoga.org) in advance to ensure there is adequate space for parking.

Manitoga’s Public Driveway and Parking Lot are not cleared of snow or treated for ice and should be avoided during and after inclement weather.

For safety reasons, children (including infants) must be at least 10 years old and must be accompanied by an adult to attend Manitoga tours, absolutely no exceptions. All children must have a tour reservation.

Families with children under 10 are encouraged to experience Manitoga’s Public Trails, the picnic area in Mary’s Meadow, and are welcome on most of the In the Landscape / Guided Hike experiences. 

Certain special programs require that children be at least 12 to attend. Please review carefully before booking.

PLEASE NOTE - all public tour programs include a moderate hike through the landscape to and from Dragon Rock. Visitors must be able to negotiate uneven ground and ascend and descend a 40-step stone stair with handrail. 

Pets, emotional support animals, comfort animals, or therapy dogs are not permitted on site. Only ADA Title III service animals are permitted. Please review the ADA’s service animal regulations for clarification and guidelines.

Picnic tables are available in the Meadow adjacent to the public parking lot, should you wish to picnic before or after your tour.

Manitoga is a carry-in/carry-out facility. Please leave no trace. Garbage cans on site are not available for food disposal.

Food and drinks are not available for purchase on site.

Please come prepared for the mandatory moderate hike portion: wear sensible walking shoes.

Dress appropriately for the weather, including insect / tick repellent, sunscreen / umbrella as needed and carry water.

Bug spray wipes are available for purchase on site.

Manitoga’s Woodland Trails are open daily during daylight hours with a suggested donation of $5 - button below or scan the QR code upon arrival.

Hiking groups of 10 or more must contact us in advance by email at info@visitmanitoga.org to coordinate their visit due to limited parking.

Stay on paths to protect our fragile moss and wildflowers.

Use a single walking stick, no dual ski poles please.

Foraging (picking flowers, branches or mushrooms) is prohibited.

Do not swim, fish, hunt or light fires.

Please see our Hiking page for more information about hiking at Manitoga.

Manitoga’s grounds (including the Parking Lot) are a smoke and vape free environment.

If you feel unwell, have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days, or have had close contact with anyone confirmed or suspected of having COVID-19, you may not attend a tour. Tickets will be rescheduled to a later date in the season / calendar year.