Name: The Good Dirt: Farm & Garden Ramble
Start: 2026-07-19T09:00:00-0400
End: 2026-07-19T19:00:00-0400
Location: Across Rhinebeck & Red Hook!

Question 1

What exactly is this event? - What exactly is this event?

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This is a self-guided tour of creative, ecologically-friendly gardens, small farms, and pollinator habitats across the towns of Red Hook and Rhinebeck in the Hudson Valley. Local gardeners and farmers open up their outdoor spaces for you to come look, learn, and connect.

You can visit as many spots as you’d like! The Ramble is a choose your own adventure. You might fall in love with a certain location or discover a new technique and want to stay awhile; or you might just want to glance and move on.

For all you completionists, please know that there are more places than any one person can realistically see in the allotted time, so we suggest you choose the spots that call out to you and enjoy the ride! Then we come together at the “happy hour” at Rose Hill to share stories, drinks, and see who wins the raffle!

Question 2

What is a self-guided tour? - What is a self-guided tour?

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A self-guided tour lets you explore at your own pace. At each location, the host will welcome you, give you important info, answer questions, and sometimes provide treats! There is also signage, paths, and a printed guide.Guides (with map, descriptions, and instructions) will be given out at the registration booth on the day of the event: 9–10am at the Rhinebeck Community Garden (and also 1–2pm, for half-day participants – at Neighbors Farm, 25 Fisk St, Red Hook).

Question 3

Where do I check in? - Where do I check in?

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Check in is IN PERSON because this whole event is about bringing people together!9–10am: Check in at the Rhinebeck Community Garden (which is also a stop on the tour). We will give you a snazzy guide to all the locations; plus there will be free donuts and coffee (thanks to Mighty Donuts).Only doing a half-day? You can check in 1–2pm at Neighbors Farm, 25 Fisk St in Red Hook.Tickets are for sale online, but to get your map and go on the tour, you need to come in person to check in.

Question 4

Do I have to choose between morning and afternoon? - Do I have to choose between morning & afternoon?

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No! You can do the whole day or just an hour! We encourage you to register in the morning (9–10am at the Rhinebeck Community Garden) so you have the most choice for how and where you spend your time. Once you check in, you can ramble all day!If you can’t or don’t want to come in the morning, you have another chance to check in at 1–2pm in Red Hook (at Neighbors Farm, 25 Fisk St, Red Hook). Then you can just do the afternoon portion (2–5pm) and meet us at Rose Hill for the afterparty (5–7pm)!You only need to check in ONCE – when you check in, you get your guide with a map and can set off to enjoy your adventure!

Question 5

How long does the tour take? - How long does the tour take?

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That’s really up to you! The day itself is scheduled in blocks of time, but how you decide how to organize it! The Rhinebeck/ Rhinecliff sites will only be open from 10am–1pm and Red Hook/ Tivoli/ Bard sites will only be open from 2–5pm. And then the happy hour after-party is 5–7pm at Rose Hill Farm.We imagine most visitors will spend about 15–20 minutes at each location, depending on how much time they spend enjoying the plants, taking photos, asking questions, and visiting with other guests. But part of the joy of this tour is that it’s up to you!

Question 6

Do I need to reserve a time? - Is this a guided tour with a schedule or timed reservations?

Accepted Answer

No! There is no guide, no timed reservation, and no set schedule! You choose your own adventure: you set the pace and the route. However, the day is broken into three distinct portions: The sites in Rhinebeck (including Rhinecliff) are only open in the morning (10am–1pm); and the sites in Red Hook (including Tivoli and Bard) are only open in the afternoon (2–5pm). And then the happy hour is 5–7pm at Rose Hill Farm!Once you check in, you’re off to the races!

Question 7

What about the weather? What if it rains? - What about the weather? What if it rains?

Accepted Answer

Within reason, this is a rain or shine event. We will err on the side of safety, but the tour will continue in light rain. However, heavy rain, lightning, or muddy conditions will change the plan. Our rain date is August 8th. We will communicate any weather-related changes via email and social media.

Question 8

Where do I park? - Where do I park?

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Parking for each location is described in the guide. Parking areas will be marked when necessary, though regular on-street parking will be fine in most places. Visitors should follow any signs or directions on site. Please drive slowly and be mindful of farm roads, gravel, mud, and foot traffic.For those interested in carpooling, we encourage you to come to the check-in early and coordinate with other visitors. Biking is also very encouraged! There are some good biking routes between many of the sites.

Question 9

Where do I park? -

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Question 10

Is the tour accessible? - Is the tour accessible?

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Physical accessibility for wheelchairs, strollers, or those with mobility issues varies by property. Please reach out in advance if you have questions about walking surfaces, mobility access, or strollers. If accessibility is important to your visit, please contact us at hello@dirtygaia.org in advance to ask about routes and surfaces.For those interested in carpooling, we encourage you to come to the check-in early and coordinate with other visitors. Biking is also very encouraged! There are some good biking routes between many of the sites.Tickets are offered on a sliding scale in order to help us make the event more accessible to a larger, diverse audience.

Question 11

Can children attend? - Can children attend?

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Yes, we love kids, but please remember that they should be supervised and be guided in how. to be respectful guests in other peoples’ spaces.

Question 12

Are animals allowed on the tour? - Are animals allowed on the tour?

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No, sorry. We love all animals, but we cannot have them on the tour. Please reach out to us if you need accommodations for your certified service animal.

Question 13

What should I wear? - What should I wear?

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We recommend comfortable shoes along with weather-appropriate clothing. Because this is an outdoor experience, hats, sunscreen, bug repellent, and rain gear may also be helpful. Feel free to dress up or dress down!

Question 14

Can I take photos? - Can I take photos?

Accepted Answer

Photos are welcome, unless otherwise noted. Please be respectful of hosts, other visitors, and the space while taking pictures.This is a public event and we expect that people will want to document and share the beautiful and new things they encounter. If you're posting, please be sure to tag Dirty Gaia. Please be mindful of people's privacy and don't share addresses or close-up portraits without permission.By buying a ticket, you are agreeing to appear in Dirty Gaia's documentation of the event and for promotional purposes. Thank you in advance.

Question 15

Can I bring food or drinks? - Can I bring food or drinks?

Accepted Answer

Feel free to bring your water bottle and stay hydrated, but please leave food in the car so as to keep things tidy and simple for our hosts. Some hosts will be providing refreshments so there will be special treats at some of the spots. Please don't harvest or forage in any of the sites unless you have been invited or given permission by the host.There is a convenient “lunch break” between 1–2pm (during the transition from Rhinebeck to Red Hook). There are farm stands and local eateries throughout the area where you can get a bite. And Sunday 10am–2pm is also Rhinebeck’s Farmers’ Market!

Question 16

Will there be someone to answer questions? - Will there be someone to answer questions?

Accepted Answer

Dirty Gaia representatives will be on hand when you check in (9–10am in Rhinebeck; and for half-day participants, 1–2pm in Red Hook). And we’ll all be at the happy hour at Rose Hill.At almost every single location, there will be a host (or two) on site to answer any questions and share information about their process, their plants, and their story.

Question 17

Do I need to stay on the paths? - Do I need to stay on the paths?

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Yes, visitors should stay in designated areas and stay out of planted areas. The Ramble is an invitation to be a little slower and more mindful – which is especially necessary when walking, driving, and parking in a new place. Each host is generously opening their space up to strangers, so please be as careful and respectful as possible. Some of the spaces are not designed for large groups, so please take extra care when visiting them. Always err on the side of asking.

Question 18

Will plants or products be for sale? - Will plants or products be for sale?

Accepted Answer

In addition to some hosts offering free refreshments, some sites will be offering homegrown or homemade items for sale. A few locations are working farms and businesses, and you are welcome to support them with a purchase during the tour or in the future.There will be drinks and food for sale at during the after-party at Rose Hill from 5–7pm.We also encourage you to support the businesses who are partnering with us to make this event possible. Let them know you appreciate their support!

Question 19

Do I need to bring anything? - Do I need to bring anything?

Accepted Answer

You may want water, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, and a phone or camera. A notebook can also be helpful if you want to track plant names or design ideas.

Question 20

Are restrooms available? - Are restrooms available?

Accepted Answer

There will be public restrooms at Registration in Rhinebeck as well as at Rose Hill Farms. (Most of the sites are mostly people's private homes and aren't providing entry into their homes, however there are many businesses nearby with public restrooms).

Question 21

Can we pick and harvest at the sites?  - Can we pick and harvest at the sites?

Accepted Answer

No, we ask that you please enjoy with your other senses, unless you are explicitly given permission by the host. Some hosts may share their bounty, offer refreshments, or have items for sale. Others ask that you only look and don’t touch. We are grateful to all of them for opening their spaces up to strangers and sharing their love of ecological growing with us.

Question 22

Why are you called Dirty Gaia? - Why are you called Dirty Gaia?

Accepted Answer

Gaia is the ancient Greek goddess of the Earth and the great mother of all creation, aka the personification of Mother Earth. We added “dirty” because we wanted our name to reflect both our love for dirt as well as the messiness of experimentation. “Dirty” has a lot of meanings – mostly derogatory or risqué – which is interesting to consider when the dirt, or soil of the Earth, is what we rely on for all life. We are interested in rethinking “dirtiness,” and bringing more love and curiosity to our relationship with Earth. We are learning (and remembering) more and more that what we may dismiss as “dirt” is actually remarkably complex and ferociously full of life.

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