Upcoming Events
The Birthday Party
- March 22, 2024
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - March 22, 2024
9:30 pm - 11:30 pm - March 23, 2024
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - March 23, 2024
9:30 pm - 11:30 pm
From the creators of Dreams and Nightmares and The Chatterton Cabinet of Curiosities, join us for a new, extraordinary, and exclusive immersive theatrical production. This pop-up show shall occur within a private, rarely visited mansion on the grounds of the Sands Point Preserve. An intimate gathering awaits, accommodating only 15 guests per show. Date and Time: March 15, (Event Information)
Qigong
- Spring Adult Class
March 24, 2024
11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Spring Family Class
March 24, 2024
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm - Summer Adult Class
June 23, 2024
11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Summer Family Class
June 23, 2024
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm - Late Summer Adult Class
September 15, 2024
11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Late Summer Family Class
September 15, 2024
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm - Fall Adult Class
November 17, 2024
11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Fall Family Class
November 17, 2024
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Qigong is considered one of the five branches of Asian Medicine, a foundation for martial arts, and a spiritual practice revered in Daoist and Chan Buddhist tradition. Qi is a vital element found in everything: the sun, the trees, the wind, the sky, the blooming flowers in spring and the falling leaves in the fall. Qi is (Event Information)
Princess Day at the Castle
- Session 1
March 24, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Session 2
March 24, 2024
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm - Session 3
March 24, 2024
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Session 4
March 24, 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A Grand Event at the Sands Point Preserve! Guests enter through the beautiful grand doors of Hempstead House and are greeted and told that they will become a real Princess (or Prince!) by meeting all the Princesses on site and by completing a Royal Badge. The guests will walk throughout the house meeting each Princess (Event Information)
Monthly Meditation
- April 4, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - May 2, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - June 6, 2024
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - July 11, 2024
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - August 1, 2024
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - September 5, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - October 3, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - November 7, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - December 5, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join Hildur Palsdottir for an evening of nature-based mindfulness and meditation on the first Thursday of every month. Classes will be held in the beautiful rooms of the Preserve’s mansions, or in the Hempstead House Garden when weather permits. With these sessions we will explore techniques specifically aimed at stress reduction. With kind curiosity Hildur (Event Information)
Wilderness Survival Series
- Shelter Building - Bring Gloves & a Knife
April 6, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Foraging for Food & Medicine - Bring a bag
June 15, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Cordage
July 20, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Making Fire with Friction
August 3, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Making Fire with Sparks
September 7, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for the Saturday Wilderness Survival Skills, a new program for 2024! This series of mini workshops, led by survival enthusiasts Eric Powers and Mike Evans, is ideal for beginners and seasoned outdoor aficionados alike. Dive into essential survival skills, from emergency preparedness to advanced bushcraft techniques, exploring key concepts like the Rule of (Event Information)
Forest Bathing 2024
- April 13, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - May 11, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - June 14, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - July 20, 2024
9:30 am - 11:30 am - September 14, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 6, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 9, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - December 14, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Take a meditative Forest Bathing walk, led by certified guide Linda Lombardo. Based on the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-Yoku, a wellness practice developed in the 1980s, each unique walk inspires mindful connections with the natural elements of the woods for a range of healthful benefits. According to Linda, “Take this time to be present, lower (Event Information)
Rewild at the Preserve: An Earth Day Event
- April 20, 2024
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Learn about rewilding and how you can restore native plant communities in your backyard from Mary Reynolds, best-selling author of “The Garden Awakening” and “We are the ARK.” The youngest woman to win the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show in 2002, Mary now refers to herself as a reformed landscape designer and nature activist. You will (Event Information)
Earth Day Beach Cleanup 2024
- April 22, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Observe Earth Day 2024 at the Preserve! Join our efforts to help prevent plastic and other harmful materials from polluting our oceans and help keep the Preserve’s beautiful shoreline clean. Join us anytime between 10am – 12pm. Bring your own gloves, all other materials will be provided. No registration is required. All beach cleanup volunteers receive (Event Information)
Family Forest Bathing
- April 24, 2024
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Forest Bathing is the perfect fun and wellness event for the family! Spending time in nature opens our senses to the world around us, improves our immune system, cognitive function, mood and more. Certified guide Linda Lombardo will lead families on an easy walk around the grounds, using the trails, the pond, and perhaps even (Event Information)
2nd Annual Long Island Fairy Festival
- May 4, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Rain Date
May 5, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Long Island Fairy Festival at the Sands Point Preserve! The 2nd Annual Long Island Fairy Festival will be Saturday, May 4, 2024. Rain date Sunday, May 5, 2024! Scenes from 2023 Fairy Festival Join us to celebrate nature, the power of creation, and the magic of imagination with an all-day festival from 10 am (Event Information)