Stonecrop

In 1903, a few years after his older brother, Edmund, had built Huyck House on a hill overlooking Rensselaerville, Francis Conkling Huyck Jr. built his own summer home, Stonecrop, a bit higher up the slope of their estate. Both homes and 100 acres of the former Huyck estate now form the backbone of the Carey Conference Center.

Stonecrop is a rambling house inspired by the simple Greek Revival farmhouses of the area. Its décor still echoes the period in which the Huycks summered in Rensselaerville to relax and escape the stifling heat of Albany, where their factory was located. With its many meeting areas (both formal and informal), Stonecrop is very popular among conference planners. It is a favorite for destination weddings. In the warm months of summer and early fall, guests enjoy the sheltered porch and native bluestone terrace overlooking Lake Myosotis and the Catskills. As the season gets cooler, they generally move their discussions and gatherings to the spacious living room, especially near its crackling fireplace—or to a smaller sunroom and a library that flank the living room.

Stonecrop has seven pleasant bedrooms, each with a private bath. The Master Bedroom, often used as a bridal suite, has its own charming sunroom. The East Room at the opposite end of Stonecrop also has its own sunroom. Four of the bedrooms contain one bed each; one of the bedrooms contains two beds; and two of the bedrooms contain three beds. Guests also have access to a business center on the second floor.

Adjacent to Stonecrop stands a cozy cottage, which consists of a kitchen and two bedrooms with a total of three beds.