If you don't mind a steep hill, walk to the circular drive in front of the house, and proceed down the old, grassed-over entrance drive to the Beech Allée. The enormous trees here lined an estate drive, creating a spectacular canopy for the carriages that brought the Jays and their guests to the main house. The beech trees were planted in the mid-19th century by John Jay's grandson, John Jay II. The land just beyond the allée was sold by the family in the mid-20th century; it is now privately owned.
