Behind Closed Doors: Sleepy Hollow’s Opulent Home on the Hudson

Step inside Woodlea, the one-of-a-kind Vanderbilt mansion that’s now the jewel of Sleepy Hollow Country Club. Built by McKim, Mead & White and spread across the Hudson River’s banks, this sprawling estate includes everything from original horse stables (now the maintenance shop) to grand gardens, decadent locker rooms, and even overnight guest suites—all repurposed into golf’s most lavish clubhouse.

Guided by member Brendan O’Rourke and GM Paul Brock, you’ll get the lowdown on the mansion’s storied past, peek into the hidden nooks where cocktails flow, and learn how golf and history collide on this legendary property. It’s not just a clubhouse—it’s a living museum for anyone who thinks the game could use more glamour.

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