Princeton Class of 1972

Hudson Valley NY

Wednesday April 29, 2026 - Sunday May 3,2026

The Hudson Valley is one of the most scenic and historically rich areas in the United States. It is the closest we get to the beautiful European Rivers that are so popular to cruise. I have taken 40 rooms at the Inn at Bellefield in Hyde Park NY. Hyde Park is where the FDR Historical Site is, and also yet another Vanderbilt Mansion. Not quite the Biltmore, but impressive nonetheless. Other highlights will include West Point, where we will see the United States Military Academy, and Olana, the architecturally significant home of Frederic Church, one of the best known of the Hudson River School of painters. I am also trying to arrange for an actual cruise to see the Hudson up close and personal. I will keep people posted as the trip takes shape. If you have connections in the area or specific ideas you want me to consider, please let me know.

March 16 Update

Class of 1972 travelers- the last general '72 class trip before our 55th Reunion in May 2027 will be Wednesday April 29 2026-Sunday May 3 2026 in the Hudson Valley.

We will be staying at the Inn at Bellefield in Hyde Park NY. We will be visiting Olana, the home of Hudson river artist Frederic Church, various Hudson River mansions including one formerly owned by the Vanderbilts, West Point, the Gilded Age enclave of Tuxedo Park, the FDR home and library in Hyde Park, and we will take a cruise on the river. Our newest Honorary Classmate, Professor Sean Wilentz, will be with us and regale us with his unique historical wisdom at dinner Saturday night.

Over 90 Classmates and guests are currently signed up, and I have exhausted the wait list. I currently have one room available for the trip, and there is always the chance someone will drop out in the next few weeks. The cost for the trip (all inclusive except getting to and from the hotel) is $4550/couple, $2700/single. If anyone is interested at this late date, please let me know. The first event is dinner at the hotel Wednesday April 29, and the last event is breakfast at the hotel Sunday May 3. This is our last outing before the 55th!!! Robby

February 2 Update

The next '72 adventure will be a trip to the Hudson Valley April 29- May 3 2026. We will be staying at the Inn at Bellefield in Hyde Park, NY. Highlights include Olana, the magnificent house of the Hudson River School artist Frederic Church, Staatsburgh State Park, the Mills Mansion, a tour and lunch at West Point, a trip down the Hudson River on a small cruise ship, dinner and a boat tour in historic Tuxedo Park NY, a tour of the FDR home and library in Hyde Park, and yet another magnificent Vanderbilt mansion. We will also be having 2 dinners at restaurants with commanding views of the Hudson River. We will have a dinner speaker in Tuxedo Park to speak to its rich history, and Professor Sean Wilentz will be with us at dinner Saturday and speak to us with his unique historical perspective.

Robby

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Doug

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October 16 Update

72 Travelers

With our recent trip to Banff (a tremendous success) in our rear view mirror, I wanted to remind everyone of our next planned excursion. It will be to the Hudson Valley, Wednesday April 29- Sunday May 3 2026. The trip will include visits to West Point, the FDR house and museum in Hyde Park, Olana, the home of Hudson River artist Frederic Church, various Hudson River mansions, and a cruise on the river, along with the usual fun dining venues. We will be staying at the Inn at Bellefield, in Hyde Park, NY.

The trip is currently oversubscribed. If you care to be added to the waitlist, please let me know. For Banff, we had a long waitlist and everyone on it got on the trip. So don't be shy!!

There are no general trips planned after this one currently, as Fritz and I have to start gearing up for our 55th (yes, 55th!!) Reunion in May 2027. Keep your eyes open for updates as we start planning for trips our 55th, and start planning for your trip back to campus for the Reunion May 27-30 2027. In the meantime, please let me know if you would like to be added to the Hudson Valley waitlist.

Happy fall!!!

Robby