Saving Viewsheds

We often think little of the “backdrop” of our lives, but sometimes that is spectacular scenery we don’t want to lose sight of.

clipped from awaytogarden.com

Today a number of historic sites like Church’s astonishing home near here called Olana are working to protect their viewsheds, in part thanks to work by groups like Scenic Hudson, and to unique events like the one coming up Nov. 1 for Olana’s benefit (see details of their ‘Viewshed Tour’ below).
Nearer to New York City, the dramatic stretch of Palisades across the Hudson from the gardens of Wave Hill has long been protected from unsightly development. At Monticello, in Charlottesville, Virginia, similar viewshed preservation efforts are under way, as they are in the Napa Valley and numerous spectacular places across the country. Perhaps you know of some to share, or some you never want to lose?

Viewsheds were always important to me personally. They are an important component of your garden design, as well as being of priceless importance to a community and its history. I wrote my own article on viewsheds, Your Garden And Its Viewsheds.