Smells and feels like summer all year long

 
 
 

The Greenhouse

Newly constructed in 2019 and merged with the old barn, The Greenhouse at The Arnold House is a 24 x 70 foot tropical oasis where the temperature never dips below 60°. With over 150 exotic, tropical, and sub-tropical plants collected from far and wide you will feel as though you’ve stepped from a meadow in Catskill Mountains to a jungle in the tropics.

Outfitted with plenty of tables, cozy seating and games, you can enjoy some downtime in the Greenhouse during your stay with us . Sit amongst alocassia from Vietnam, orchids from Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Hawaii and breathe in deeply… and don’t miss the fragrant night blooming jasmine and cereus, our rare midnight tryst hibiscus, a collection of six different passion flowers, and various fruit trees: Meyer lemon, kumquat, papaya, avocado, and bananas to name a few.

This climate controlled environment, where friends and family may gather to celebrate or share a meal, sink into a yoga class nestled amongst botanical splendor, or just sit and smell the flowers where it feels like summer all year long no matter the weather outside on Shandelee Mountain. Just watch out for the spikes on our cactus collection, they tend to be prickly!

For more information on private events in the greenhouse, check out our Weddings & Private Events pages.

Indoor garden shop with potted plants, watering cans, and wooden tables in a bright, rustic space.
Indoor garden with various potted plants and seedlings in trays on a wooden surface.
Two people working on planting or potting plants in a greenhouse with wooden ceiling and string lights.
A bride and groom standing inside a greenhouse with wooden beams, surrounded by green plants and potted flowers, smiling and celebrating on their wedding day.
Indoor picnic area with wooden tables and benches, open double doors revealing a patio with outdoor chairs, potted plants, hanging flower baskets, and a sunny landscape outside.
A rustic building with a sloped roof in a grassy field, surrounded by trees and a partly cloudy sky.
Interior of a greenhouse with wooden framing, hanging and potted flowering plants, and large windows showing a grassy outdoor area.
Long wooden dining table set with white plates, silverware, and glasses, decorated with white candles in brass holders, in a sunlit indoor space with large potted plants.
Close-up of a pineapple plant with two purple signal pineapple flowers among large, green leaves.
Person holding soil or compost in hand, with a pile of soil on the table in front.

“Sorry, I have plants this weekend…”

An indoor garden with various potted plants, hanging flowers, and wooden furniture inside a sunroom with glass walls and a wooden ceiling.
Close-up of white Phalaenopsis orchids with yellow and red markings, in a greenhouse or garden center setting.
A person watering potted plants on a wooden table surrounded by soil, with garden plants growing in the pots.
Close-up of a large, pale pink hibiscus flower with dark purple center and red stamens, surrounded by green leaves inside a greenhouse.
Person planting or repotting a green plant in soil inside a terracotta pot.
Close-up of pink cyclamen flowers with variegated green leaves in an indoor garden setting.
Indoor greenhouse with potted plants and seedlings on wooden table, including red flowers and various green leafy plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Greenhouse is a 24 x 70 foot tropical oasis that was newly constructed in 2019 and merged with our old barn. The temperature never dips below 70°F, making it feel like summer all year long regardless of the weather on Shandelee Mountain.

  • We have over 150 exotic, tropical, and sub-tropical plants collected from around the world, including specimens from Vietnam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Hawaii.

  • You'll find an incredible variety including alocasia from Vietnam, orchids from tropical locations, night-blooming jasmine and cereus, a rare midnight tryst hibiscus, six different passion flowers, and various fruit trees like Meyer lemon, kumquat, papaya, avocado, and bananas.

  • The space is outfitted with plenty of tables, cozy seating, and games for relaxation. You can enjoy downtime during your stay, participate in yoga classes nestled among the botanical splendor, or simply sit and enjoy the fragrant atmosphere.

  • Yes! The Greenhouse is perfect for private events, weddings, celebrations, or group meals. It's a climate-controlled environment where friends and family can gather year-round.

  • Just watch out for the spikes on our cactus collection - they tend to be prickly! Otherwise, it's a safe and welcoming environment for all ages.

  • Absolutely! Since it's climate-controlled and always maintains temperatures above 70°F, you can enjoy this tropical oasis regardless of the season or weather outside.