GLASCO – Falling Waters Preserve, which has been owned by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill since the early 1930s, will now be preserved for public enjoyment permanently.
Part of the scenic beauty of Falling Waters Preserve
The 149-acres of land in Glasco had been used by the Dominican Sisters for vacation and retreat and in 2010, signed a five-year agreement with Scenic Hudson to create the preserve, permitting it to be shared with the public while maintaining the Sisters’ privacy for their programs and retreats.
With the end of the five-year agreement nearing, the Sisters felt it
was natural to consider selling the preserve so that the land could continue
to be shared and well cared for in perpetuity.
“The Dominican Sisters, like many congregations today, find ourselves in need of new approaches to continue to meet our mission goals,” said Sisters President Sr. Mary Murray. “Working with Scenic Hudson has proven to be a wonderful way to continue our mission with a different approach to meeting needs and of extending our mission for years to come.”
