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)
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)
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)
The Preserve’s historic mansions and waterfront grounds are the backdrop for this unique chamber music series, created by Series Artistic Director Kathryn Lockwood. Each concert features music and poetry, inspired by the time of year and themes of romance and resilience. Internationally renowned musicians present captivating performances with repertoire ranging from Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart to (Event Information)
Join the NCSPCA at the Sands Point Preserve for a special event for the families and their pets – Halloween Truck and Treat! Various pet friendly businesses will be decorating the trunks of their cars and offering “treats” to visiting patrons and their pups. Dress up your pet in your favorite Halloween Costume and participate in: (Event Information)
The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy is thrilled to invite you to our 2023 Halloween Ball! Saturday, October 28, 2023 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: VIP Experience 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm: Halloween Ball Every year, our Halloween Ball is the most anticipated party of the season. Hempstead House becomes a hauntingly beautiful setting for guests (Event Information)
Celebrate the Autumn season at our Fall Fun Fest with activities for children of all ages! All activities are free with park admission, including: Pumpkin Painting at the Upadhyay Family Pumpkin Patch Face Painting Rides on the Sands Point Preserve Express Train Interactive Performance with Hopalong Andrew Live Bluegrass Music with Eastbound Freight Family Games (Event Information)
Enter a realm where madness and love are entwined, caught in a perpetual dance macabre. Discover how the darkest recesses of the mind give birth to passions beautiful and grotesque in equal measure, at Asylum, a Love Story. Join us for another Immersive Experience. This year a young intern has mysteriously vanished from the depths (Event Information)
Due to the predicted rain for both days this weekend, we have decided to move our Princess Day Forest Adventures inside the Great Hall of Castle Gould. We will add additional magical experiences: each little one will get to make a fall-themed craft and we will be inviting an additional Princess; BOTH Snow Sisters will (Event Information)
Join us for two special tours of Hempstead House and its brand-new garden. We’ll learn about the species of native plants that inhabit the garden and their environmental impact. After visiting the garden we’ll head indoors for a tour of the 40-room former home of Daniel and Florence Guggenheim. This tour is designed for adults (Event Information)
