Paula Hayes Unveils First Permanent Garden Sculpture at Lyndhurst Mansion
Paula Hayes, a New York-based artist and landscape designer, has unveiled her first permanent public landscape project at the Lyndhurst Mansion in Tarrytown, New York. After three years in the making, she has transformed the famous Overlook Garden, which originally featured a weeping European beech tree. The Lyndhurst Mansion, built in 1838 by architect Alexander Jackson Davis for William Paulding Jr., a former NYC mayor, became the property of railroad tycoon Jay Gould in 1880. His daughter Helen, known for her passion for nature and philanthropy, incorporated native plants into the garden. Hayes’s redesign blends her artistic flair with the landscape, resulting in a sculptural garden that honors the site's ecological and historical roots. This project, photographed by Clifford Pickett, is expected to be finished by June 2026 and marks a significant milestone in Hayes's career.
Key facts
- Paula Hayes unveiled her first permanent public landscape installation at Lyndhurst Mansion.
- The installation is located in Tarrytown, New York.
- Lyndhurst Mansion is a National Historic Landmark.
- The mansion was designed in 1838 by architect Alexander Jackson Davis.
- It was originally built for former New York City mayor William Paulding Jr.
- Railroad tycoon Jay Gould purchased the estate in 1880.
- Helen Gould introduced native plants and pollinators to the grounds.
- The Overlook Garden was redesigned by Hayes over three years.
- The garden was originally designed around a weeping European beech tree.
- The project is scheduled to be completed by June 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Paula Hayes
Institutions
- Lyndhurst Mansion
Locations
- New York
- Tarrytown