A community of reasonably-priced homes, accessible to all, in Mohegan Lake, New York.
For over 60 years, we've given disabled folks & their families a home that welcomes them.
Not a facility, not an institution, but a home.
Accessible Design
We designed our residences with ramps, lowered sinks & counters, and many other small details that make life easier for folks with a wide range of disabilities.
Peaceful & Serene
We're on five leafy acres tucked away on Strawberry Road in a quiet, residential area, free from sprawling parking lots and traffic noise.
Fairly Priced For All
Nobody should be priced out of living at home because of a disability.
Our donors and volunteers help cover our costs so Freedom Gardens stays reasonably priced for everyone.
Our founder, Lillian Petock Crowley, built Freedom Gardens on a special idea:
that everyone, regardless of disability or condition, should be able to live comfortably at home.
Her vision continues to guide us today, and we rely on support from our community to make it happen.
Thanks to the serene country setting, my days are peaceful.
I get plenty of heat in the winter and my air conditioner keeps me cool in the summer. With the laundry room right across the way, my aides can wash my clothes whenever they need to. With reasonable rents and a little help from interested donors, the all-volunteer board keeps the place running smoothly.
Bottom line is it's a private country setting with respectful neighbors. I've come to love my little cottage!
-Danny
18-Year Resident
Rest In Peace
1954-2022
Dear Friends of Freedom Gardens,
It is with great sadness that I must inform you of the passing of Freedom Gardens president Ed Herzog:
Edward M. Herzog
May 27, 1947 - Nov 4, 2023
Edward M. Herzog, 76, passed peacefully on November 4, 2023. His generous soul will remain unmatched. A giver, a lover, a calming influence, Eddie touched and bettered the lives of so many. Born in Yonkers, N.Y., the stories of his youth could entertain for hours. Eddie was a photographer by profession and his passion spilled over into all areas of his life. Many will picture him behind a camera, because that is so often where he was. Eddie cared deeply about his community and was always enthusiastic about helping others. He was a volunteer president of the Amazon Park Association, the Yorktown Area Jaycees, ever present with the Nor-West Regional Special Services community, the president of Freedom Gardens for the Handicapped, a CCD teacher at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Shrub Oak, and photographer for the Seton Parish. He is survived and deeply loved by his greatest supporter, his wife MaryEllen. In the early stages of their life together, they adopted a son Luis. They then had three children, Bill, Erin and MaryAnne. Eddie has 9 grandchildren: Liam, Maeve, Cassidy, Shea, Brody, Connor and Norah, and through love, Gabriella and Christopher, who all call him Pa. In addition, he is survived by his beloved daughter-in-law, Minnie and sons-in-law, Drew and Matt, his brother Bill, many sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, and his great friends, Jimmy, Richie, Jude, and Howard. He is predeceased by his father Bill, sister Beth, sister-in-law Arlene, and son Luis. Eddie has taught his family to appreciate a good quote or lyric, to ponder the elegance of number sequences and dates, to never pay full price, and to say, "I love you". We love you. We're in the car. Buckle up. A wake will be held at Yorktown Funeral Home, 945 East Main St., Shrub Oak, NY, on Friday, November 10, 2023, from 4:00pm - 8:00pm. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 1377 East Main St. Shrub Oak, NY, at 10:00am on Saturday, November 11, 2023. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Freedom Garden for the Handicapped, Inc., 1680 Strawberry Rd. Mohegan Lake, NY, 10547 and Friends of Nor-West Regional Special Services (friendsofnorwest@yahoo.com).
Freedom Gardens is for folks with a wide variety of disabilities or impairments & their families.
We provide a place where they can live comfortably in a community designed to make their lives just a little bit easier.
We Believe in Home.
We'd love to welcome you to our community, where you can find yours. Learn more about renting a reasonably-priced unit at Freedom Gardens here.