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Gov Isl Scenes

Sherry Felix9 Comments

There are so many things to do on Governors Island. We rented a surrey and peddled around. I photographed the Commanding Officer’s Quarters and the Fort Jay Theater. We stopped for a picnic. Then climbed the Hills. We ended the day by relaxing in seclusion on the hammocks.

  • Commanding Officer’s quarters, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Commanding Officer’s quarters – now the American Indian Community House, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Lenape symbology at the American Indian Community House, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Fort Jay Theater, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Fort Jay Theater, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Picnic Point, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Picnic Point, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • The Hills, Governors Island 8/27/2019
  • Bench Mark on the highest Hill, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • View from the hill, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Verrazano Bridge seen from the hill, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Governors Island 8/27/2019 by Marc Felix
  • A cast of a cabin, Governors Island 8/27/2019
  • Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Hamocks, Governors Island 8/26/2019

Gov Isl Sunset and Dawn

Sherry Felix6 Comments

A benefit of staying overnight on the Island is we got to see a wonderful sunset and dawn. These images are undoctored.

  • View form our tent, Collective Retreat, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Sunset, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Sunset, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Manhattan seen from Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • View from our tent at sunset, Collective Retreat, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Dawn, Governors Island 8/27/2019
  • Dawn, Governors Island 8/27/2019
  • Dawn, Governors Island 8/27/2019

Collective Retreat

Sherry Felix13 Comments

Marc and I booked a luxury camping (glamping) stay for a night at Governors Island, NYC. I loved the tent and the shower was lovely. What a fabulous view and location. And the weather was perfect. The staff are charming and very attentive. It was very memorable, and I enjoyed my stay.

There were some negatives: I was not happy with my food. I requested items to be removed (no tomatoes, corn, wheat or dairy) and asked to have the chef give me something else as a substituted. This did not happen and I had almost thinning on my plate. I had two mouthfuls of a paper-thin beef for the starter, and two tiny pieces of chicken with a few cucumbers and onions for the main. I asked for some potatoes to help fill me up and got them for dessert. There were no nondairy or gluten free items available for breakfast. I was able to order a plate of eggs with nothing else.

The tent had some minor issues: Black stains, possibly mold, on the roof; a ceiling light didn’t work; one of the tent flap catches was missing; and there was no facial tissue in the box for it. For what we paid I expected more.

We did get a lift to the Ferry. Arriving back on Manhattan felt strange. As if I had just returned form a trip abroad.

  • Collective Retreat, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Tents in on Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • reception at Collective Retreat, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • restaurant at Collective Retreat, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • our tent at Collective Retreat, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Marc at Collective Retreat, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Sherry at the Collective Retreat, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Collective Retreat, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Collective Retreat, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Collective Retreat, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Collective Retreat, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Collective Retreat, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • rain shower at Collective Retreat, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Collective Retreat, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Collective Retreat, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • our view at Collective Retreat, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Collective Retreat, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • Collective Retreat, Governors Island 8/26/2019
  • View from our tent at Collective Retreat, Governors Island 8/27/2019
  • View from our tent at Collective Retreat, Governors Island 8/27/2019

Historic Richmondtown

Sherry Felix8 Comments

We went to see the Civil War re-enactment. It was very small, but fun. I love the history and talking with the interpreters. The buildings are getting very run down. They need more money for upkeep.

We went off for a walk and saw no one. It was wonderful to explore the buildings. It is a very pretty setting and the weather was lovely that day.

  • Richmodtown Restoration, Staten Island 8/10/2019
  • Richmondtown Restoration, Staten Island 8/10/2019
  • Richmondtown Restoration, Staten Island 8/10/2019
  • Richmondtown Restoration, Staten Island 8/10/2019
  • Spiral Stairs, Richmondtown Restoration, Staten Island 8/10/2019
  • Civil Ware re-enactors, Richmondtown Restoration, Staten Island 8/10/2019
  • Richmondtown Restoration, Staten Island 8/10/2019
  • Richmondtown Restoration, Staten Island 8/10/2019
  • Richmondtown Restoration, Staten Island 8/10/2019
  • Richmondtown Restoration, Staten Island 8/10/2019
  • Richmondtown Restoration, Staten Island 8/10/2019
  • Richmondtown Restoration, Staten Island 8/10/2019
  • Richmondtown Restoration, Staten Island 8/10/2019
  • Richmondtown Restoration, Staten Island 8/10/2019