The Tolstoy Foundation
104 Lake Road
Valley Cottage, NY 10989

Tel (845) 268-6722
Fax (845) 268-6937


Directions to the Tolstoy Foundation: from New York City

  • George Washington Bridge to Palisades Interstate Parkway North.
  • Take Exit 5 N (Route 303 North); Proceed on 303 N for approximately 7 miles (past the Palisades Mall on your left and the entrance to the New York State Thruway (Rte 87). Continue along 303 N past the Valley Cottage Library on your right: at the next light take a right (dedicated right turn lane) onto Lake Road. (At the right turn, choose the middle road, which is Lake Road).
  • Stay on Lake Road for approximately one mile; after passing the TF Nursing Home, the Foundation entrance is the next driveway on your left. (A Russian Orthodox Church is on your right upon entering).
Directions to the Tolstoy Foundation: from New Jersey and South
  • Take the Garden State Parkway North all the way to the New York State Thruway (Rte 87).
  • Take the Thruway (Rte 87) South to New York City/ Tappen Zee Bridge (not Albany).
  • Take Exit 12 (West Nyack/Rte 303). Follow signs to 303 North making a left at the light.
  • Continue along 303 N past the Valley Cottage Library on your right: at the next light take a right (dedicated right turn lane) onto Lake Road. (At the turn, choose the middle road, which is Lake Road).
  • Stay on Lake Road for approximately 1 mile; after passing the TF Nursing Home, the Foundation entrance is the next driveway on your left. (A Russian Orthodox Church is on your right upon entering).

Directions to the Tolstoy Foundation: from Connecticut and North

  • Take route 95 South to 287 West 87 North across the Tappan Zee Bridge.
  • Exit at Exit 12 (Rte 303 North West Nyack) and follow signs to Rte 303 North. You will pass the Valley Cottage Library on your right; at the next light take a right (dedicated turn lane) onto Lake Road. (At the turn, choose the middle road, which is Lake Road).
  • Stay on Lake Road for approximately one mile after passing the TF Nursing Home, the Foundation entrance is the next driveway on your left (A Russian Orthodox Church is on your right upon entering

WITHIN ROCKLAND COUNTY: you may also take Route 9W to the Foundation:

If driving South on Rte 9W:

At the southern entrance to Rockland Lake State Park, make a right onto Lake Road and follow the road for approximately I mile-the Foundation entrance will be on your right.


If driving North on Rte 9W:

At the southern entrance to Rockland Lake State Park, make a left onto Lake Road and follow the road for approximately 1 mile-the Foundation entrance will be on your right.



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updated September 17, 2005