Weekday Sketchers at Snug Harbor and
Chinese Scholars Garden Wednesday
Can you get to China by Ferry?
Yes you can...at least to a garden that will "transport" you there!
Fabricated in Suzhou, China and brought to Staten Island, this oasis is based on Ming Dynasty gardens dating from 1369 - 1644, and features magnificent rocks resembling mountains, Koi ponds, waterfalls, a bamboo forest, a moon gate and eight pavilions. You will leave feeling that more than one trip is needed to capture the beauty and intricacy of this lovely garden.
For more information about the garden, click here: https://snug-harbor.org/botanical-garden/new-york-chinese-scholars-garden/
For information about Snug Harbor which offers many other drawing possibilities, click here: https://snug-harbor.org/
DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025
STARTING TIME: 9:45 at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal (See note below for more information)
LOCATION: CHINESE SCHOLARS GARDEN, SNUG HARBOR
1000 RICHMOND TERRACE, STATEN ISLAND , NY
TRANSPORTATION: Staten Island Ferry to Staten Island then take the S40 bus to Snug Harbor.
NOTES
- Please RSVP directly to Raylie Dunkel at President@NYCUrbansketchers.org
- Looking for us? Call or text Raylie at 201-273-0445
- We will meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal in lower Manhattan at 9:45 to take the 10:00 Ferry to Staten Island. We will then take the S40 bus to Snug Harbor ( a 10 minute ride). If you want to come later, just follow these directions and meet us there.
- NOTE: Snug Harbor is open from 6 Am but the Chinses Scholars Garden is open from noon to 5 PM. We will be arriving in plenty of time to get tickets and walk through Snug Harbor, have lunch and be at the Garden when it opens. Entrance to Snug Harbor is free but there is a $5 entrance ($4. for Seniors) to the garden. Limited food service s available at Snug Harbor or bring your own lunch.
