“The lover of the expressive in nature, or the beautiful in art, will find here innumerable subjects for study. The natural scenery in many portions approaches the character of grandeur, and the foreground of rich woods and lawns, stretching out on all sides of the mountain, completes a home landscape of dignified and elegant seclusion, rarely surpassed in any country.” - Andrew Jackson Downing.

Located in the scenic Hudson Valley, 1.5 hour drive from New York City, Millbrook is home to horse farms, a quaint village life and some of the best antique shopping in the region. Dairy barns, dating from the 1800’s, are now being converted to wine making facilities. The number of vineyards is growing, and so is the rest of the town. With the vineyards, there are also innovative ways of enjoying all that Millbrook has to offer, from restaurants to the Dutchess Wine Trail and the Millbrook Farmers Market.

Millbrook is also home to the Institute Eco Studies. The Institute of Ecosystem Studies (IES) is dedicated to the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge about ecological systems. This knowledge is created through scientific research, disseminated through teaching, writing, and exhibits, and applied through participation in decision-making regarding the ecological management of natural resources and through promotion of a broader awareness about the importance of ecological relationships to human welfare.

The Trevor Zoo is in Millbrook, with over 100 exotic and indigenous animals in exhibits that cover 4 acres. Innisfree Garden is a unique contribution to garden art in America; its design is influenced by a Chinese style dating back 1,000 years with a 40-acre lake surrounded by cliffs, low hills, waterfalls and streams.

The Public high school in Millbrook is Millbrook High School for grades seven through twelve. Alden Place is a school for third through sixth grades.. Elm Drive is for kindergarten through second. Dutchess Day School, is a private pre-kindergarten through eighth.