About the Georgi on the Battenkill

The Georgi on the Battenkill Community Park and Museum is nestled along the river in Shushan, NY, just west of the Vermont Border. The Battenkill wraps around the property, surrounding the lush lawns and beautiful gardens.

The Community Park hosts many public events as well as private affairs and weddings. The Mettawee River Theater Company, Hubbard Hall, and Washington County Band have performed in the Community Park.

The Georgi Museum is currently exhibiting Medieval and Renaissance Italian Panel Paintings, as well as the Georgi Gems and Minerals, featuring over 25 rare samples.

The Community Room is ideal for meetings and events.  It is often used to host small performances, family gatherings, birthday parties and exhibits.

The Georgi is a New York State Fishing Access Point, and fly fisherman are often seen wading and casting.  The Park is nearly surrounded by the Battenkill, and a great location launch canoes, kayaks and tubes.

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The Georgi boasts 9 acres of lush lawns, gorgeous gardens, and a row of 60+ year old Hydrangea trees.  It is nestled against the famous Battenkill.

This serene, private setting is the perfect location for a wedding, memorial gathering, or family celebration.  Whether using the entire facility, or hosting a small event, the Georgi is the perfect place.

wedding tent at the georgi

The Park:   Weddings and Public Events are often held in the Georgi Community Park.  Long, level areas on the lawn are the perfect spot for Event Tents.

 

The Museum:  The Georgi Museum is available for events, gatherings and small services.  Floor to ceiling windows overlook the Hydrangeas, River and Gardens.  Ideal for a Wedding, Memorial Service, or Concert.

Georgi Community Room rental
Community Room

The Community Room:  This space is perfect for family gatherings, exhibits, workshops and meetings.  Includes a small residential style kitchen.

 

 

 

Facility Rental Agreement:   click here.

Rental Rates  click here.

 

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The Georgi Museum

Mission Statement:  The Georgi Museum studies, conserves, and presents objects and items from the Georgi Collection, in accordance with the intentions of Jessie Georgi as defined in her Last Will and Testament, in order to connect the people of Salem/Shushan NY to education, creativity, knowledge, and ideas.

 

Zanino Di Pietro
Zanino Di Pietro

The Georgi Museum is currently exhibiting Italian Panel Paintings from the Medieval and Renaissance Periods, as well as the Georgi Gem and Mineral Collection.  During the month of June, an additional exhibit of elaborate Fairy Houses by Helen Greene and Nature themed sculpture by Patty Happy will be on display   Continue reading “The Georgi Museum”

The Park

The Community Park is open from Dawn to Dusk. The Georgi’s 60+ year old Hydrangea trees flower in mid-August, with cascading pink and white blooms.

The Gardens are an ever-shifting showcase of blooms, and a variety of trees, including Oak, Chinese Chestnut, Apple, Basswood and Elm, provide shade on summer days.

Public restrooms available from April through November.

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