Winter in the Fortress

In late January, a pristine, shimmering blanket of snow transformed the Westchester fortress and the rolling hills of the Hudson River valley into an enchanted winter wonderland. The river below was partially frozen along the shoreline, its dark current carrying ice floes that reflected the pale winter sunlight like floating mirrors. Snow dusted the branches of the ancient oaks, while inside the main house, massive stone fireplaces crackled with seasoned…