Plein Air Painting

Join Artist Lori Lee as she leads a series of Plein Air Painting Classes this Spring. Connect to the natural beauty and grandeur of the grounds, painting on site in the open air. Classes are open to all levels, from beginners to advanced painters. Lectures will be offered with instruction in all aspects of painting  (Event Information)

Book Talks at the Preserve

The Sands Point Preserve and The Story Round present a new series of book talks! Join us for engaging and thought-provoking conversations in Castle Gould’s Great Hall, facilitated by English teachers Jennifer Albertson and Eva Shtein. Thursday, March 27 6:30-8pm: In Cold Blood by Truman Capote Wednesday, June 25 6:30-8pm: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald  (Event Information)

Northwinds Symphonic Band Children’s Concert

The Northwinds Symphonic Band will present an afternoon of music, fun for families with children of all ages. Conductors Helen P. Bauer and Brandon Bromsey have put together a program designed to engage young listeners and aspiring young musicians. Summon The Heroes, by prolific composer John Williams, is the highly recognizable fanfare composed for the  (Event Information)

Helen Keller Services Family Day

Join Helen Keller Services at the Sands Point Preserve for an unforgettable Family Day exploring how we experience our world through different senses. Through interactive stations and hands-on demonstrations, families will discover ASL storytelling, create tactile art, try white cane navigation, explore adaptive technologies, and learn about braille. This special event brings our community together  (Event Information)

The Princess Make Over Experience

Don’t just meet the Princesses, become one yourself!  Guests will be welcomed by a Princess to make their own bracelet to wear around the fountain. One by one each child will be called by their very own Fairy Godmother a magical make over, which includes age appropriate make up (eyeshadow, face gems, blush and lip gloss), nails,  (Event Information)

Health and Wellness Fair

Each year, we receive heartfelt testimonials from visitors who share how their time spent in nature on our beautiful Preserve has positively impacted their health and well-being. We’re proud that so many people from neighboring towns join the Preserve for the purpose of nurturing, protecting, and sustaining their health. As part of our ongoing commitment  (Event Information)

Photograph of a forest in spring.

Ecotherapy 2025

Join certified guide Linda Lombardo for an Ecotherapy walk. Ecotherapy, also known as Forest Therapy or Forest Bathing, is not simply hiking in the woods, or a walk on a beach. The focus of Ecotherapy is on connection and relationship, allowing the heart to open to the beauty of the natural world, and at the  (Event Information)

Aerial view of the Sands Point Preserve

Hours and Admission

Welcome to the Sands Point Preserve! The Sands Point Preserve’s grounds are open for visitors – the Great Lawn, Hempstead House Garden, Woodland Playground, dog run, forest trails, and pond area. The Welcome Center & Gift Shop in Castle Gould is open Wednesdays through Sundays at 11 am – 5 pm.  Restrooms are available in  (Event Information)

2025 Four Seasons in Music

2025 Series Spring 2025 “Amami in primavera” (Love me in spring) Sunday, May 18 at 3pm The Great Hall at Castle Gould wine reception to follow Click here to purchase tickets $45 members/$56 non-members (includes processing fees and parking) duoJalal: Kathryn Lockwood, Viola and Yousif Sheronick, Percussion Karla Donehew Perez and Rebecca Fischer, Violins Raman  (Event Information)

Hempstead House Tours

See the grand rooms inside the massive 50,000-square-foot Tudor-style mansion, the former summer residence of Howard Gould (1912-1917) and later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim (1917-1930). PLEASE NOTE:  TOURS ARE LIMITED IN GROUP SIZE AND TEND TO SELL OUT.  PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO PURCHASE TICKETS.  OUR WELCOME CENTER WHERE TICKETS ARE PURCHASED OPENS AT 11AM.  PLEASE  (Event Information)

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