Join us for the second year of our Saturday Survival Series. Ideal for beginners and seasoned enthusiasts alike, this series is led by survival enthusiasts Eric Powers and Mike Evans. Dive into essential survival skills, from emergency preparedness to advanced bushcraft techniques, exploring key concepts like the Rule of 3s and the 5 Cs. Perfect (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)
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 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)
Join us for a series of 4 guided sunset meditations and seasonal mindfulness at the brand new Hempstead House Garden with Hildur Palsdottir. Please accept this opportunity to calm down at the end of the day and discover your innate wisdom. Mindfulness helps us tune into the present moment without judgement. The practice of insight (Event Information)
Join us for our brand-new Summer concert series: Music on the Lawn. Each week will feature a different style of music in a unique location on the Preserve. Bring a picnic or take advantage of our food trucks and prepare for a musically, marvelous sunset event. Gates open at 6pm and each concert begins at (Event Information)
The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy cordially invites you to our Garden Party Gala. Tuesday, August 1, 2023 5:30 – 8:30pm Cocktails and Festive Fare $195 per person One hundred years ago, the Hempstead House Garden served as the backdrop for grand parties and intimate discussions among socialites, philanthropists, and pioneers in economics, politics, the arts, (Event Information)
Join Ranger Eric Powers for a presentation and nighttime walk through the Preserve in search of Long Island’s only flying mammal: the bat. Bats, while villainized in vampire movies and such, are important members of our ecosystem. Learn about the fascinating lives of our bats, as well as some of the other nocturnal animals that (Event Information)
Celebrate the longest day of the year outdoors on the beautiful grounds of the Sands Point Preserve. BYO picnic and grab a spot on the lawn to watch the sun set over the Long Island Sound. Children will have the opportunity to design and fly their own kite. Paint the sunset with members and staff (Event Information)
Need some inspiration to start your fairy house? Join us for an hour of fairy fun! We’ll begin with a brief foraging walk through the woods to collect some materials, followed by a demonstration of different types of simple fairy houses, and a tutorial to help you get started. Then you’ll have the opportunity to (Event Information)
