点评:Kykuit was recommended by a friend as a way to enjoy some local culture. We went on an overcast day without doing much research ahead. Our excellent guide, Ginger, was upbeat, knowledgeable and entertaining. She knew details about every corner of the house and grounds, and plenty of family tidbits. The home is well stocked with treasures and tastefully decorated—simply magnificent! We especially enjoyed the music room with its beautiful portraits, grand piano, and exquisite cut out ceiling; the china room, and the lower floor’s collection of Picasso tapestries. The beautifully appointed, manicured grounds are dotted with splendid sculptures—ancient and modern. It was all a feast for the eyes, but my favorite takeaway was learning how the Rockefeller family (men and women) generously gifted our country with land and endowments to be enjoyed by future generations.
Thanks again to Ginger.
PS Please do open the Play House for touring!
翻译:一位朋友推荐我们去Kykuit体验当地文化。那天阴天,我们去的时候并没有做太多功课。我们优秀的导游Ginger热情洋溢,知识渊博,而且风趣幽默。她对房子和庭院的每个角落都了如指掌,还分享了许多家庭趣闻。房子里珍藏着各种珍宝,装饰高雅——简直美轮美奂!我们尤其喜欢音乐室,里面有精美的肖像画、三角钢琴和精致的镂空天花板;还有瓷器室,以及楼下收藏的毕加索挂毯。精心布置、修剪整齐的庭院里点缀着精美绝伦的雕塑——既有古代的,也有现代的。这一切都是一场视觉盛宴,但我最喜欢的是了解洛克菲勒家族(包括家族成员)如何慷慨地将土地和遗产赠予我们的国家,供子孙后代享用。
再次感谢Ginger。
附言:请务必开放剧院供参观!