ABANDONED: Greycourt Prison or Camp Laguardia II

Here is part two of our Camp Laguardia/Greycourt Prison photos. There were so many good ones, it was too much for one post. You can read more about this structure in part one.

If ever given the opportunity, I would love to revisit this building. We spent very little time there, as we were losing daylight and didn't want to risk running into any trouble. We saw only a small handful of rooms between a couple of buildings - one of the main tenant & office buildings, and one of the dormitory style buildings. I have a feeling this place has so many hidden treasures to be photographed. 

This is the abandoned road leaving up to the prison

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ABANDONED: Greycourt Prison or Camp Laguardia I

Following our hike at Breakneck Ridge, we had a few hours of sunlight left to do some more exploring. Through some internet browsing, we found out about the abandoned Camp Laguardia aka Greycourt Prison Complex. This complex was built in the early 1900s. It was originally used as a women's prison, but it was shut down and converted into a men's homeless shelter. The homeless men were bused into this rural area from the city, and given shelter at this work-camp. In 2007, it was shut down after several complaints from nearby residents regarding criminal & violent behavior from the ill homeless tenants. 

This site is huge, and we explored only a small fraction of it. The outside is taken over with ivy and overgrowth, while the inside sites are full of peeling paint and dust. Overall, it has decayed beautifully but I would advise a lot of caution as it seemed rather unsafe in some areas. Shattered glass is everywhere, along with overgrown poison ivy. 

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NEW YORK: Hiking Breakneck Ridge

We started our hike along the Breakneck Ridge Loop Trail at about 10am. This trail is a steep climb up the face of a mountain with a gorgeous view of the Hudson River and Sugarloaf Mountain. The entire hike took us about three hours to complete, with several breaks to take in the view. It was incredibly challenging, but worth the climb. The loop is split between three trails which are coded in white, yellow, and then red. We somehow managed to get lost on the red trail (leading back to the start of the hike), but we found our way back to the parking area through another route with a beautiful view of the mountain we just climbed. 

It was a cool fall day, but on the face of the mountain there is no coverage from the sun. It's best to take this trail slowly and dress in layers. Footing can be tricky, and it's easy to lose track of the trail markings. There are alternate trail markings that get you to the same place from slightly different but easier routes. 

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NEW YORK: Exploring COSM in the Hudson Valley

COSM, or the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors is a secluded home-turned-gallery containing the visionary art of Alex and Allyson Grey in Wapinger Falls, NY. The property functions as a sanctuary, designed to inspire and nurture the act of creating art as a spiritual practice. While we did not visit on a day with events, this  trans-denominational interfaith church often has art classes, full moon ceremonies, and various other events dedicated to their mission. 

COSM is open Fridays through Mondays from 12-6, and all visitors are welcome. You are simply asked to remove your shoes at the front door. Photos are allowed as long as you do not use the flash. Attached to the home is a gift shop and cafe. The grounds also contain several paths and trails which you are free to explore. It's a very beautiful and tranquil place, full of incredible artwork. 

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