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)
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)
Take the first step and learn how to dance today! Discover the joy of ballroom dance in a fun, relaxed setting at the Sands Point Preserve! Join us for an introductory class led by Donatas Nacajus of Ballroom Boutique, and take your first steps on the dance floor with confidence and style. The aim of (Event Information)
“Ceaselessly Into the Past”: How 100 years of The Great Gatsby shaped life on the Gold Coast Wednesday, July 30th, 6:30-8:00pm – SOLD OUT. New date! Wednesday, September 17, 6:30 – 8:00pm Join us for a guided tour of Hempstead House, one of the grand Gold Coast mansions that provided the inspirational backdrop for F. Scott (Event Information)
Join us for this series of all-ages walks as we explore different aspects of the preserve’s environment, encompassing its unique physical features and wildlife, as well as critical conservation issues and helpful practices to create a healthy, sustainable environment. Our expert guide, environmental educator Hildur Palsdottir, brings a range of perspectives for each outdoor adventure. (Event Information)
The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy cordially invites you to: Gala Blanca: A Magical Night in White Thursday, August 7, 6:30pm Hempstead House Garden Come enjoy a magical evening in the beautiful Hempstead House Garden. Surrounded by vibrant wildflowers, with an expansive view of the Long Island Sound and a backdrop of the sun setting on (Event Information)
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)
Get Ready to Set Sail with Radio Land Boomer Band – The Ultimate Yacht Rock Experience! Yacht Rock is back in a big way — and it’s winning hearts across generations, from Boomers to Gen Z! Whether you’re reliving the soundtrack of your youth or discovering these smooth grooves for the first time, the songs (Event Information)
Join us for a walking tour through history! Our expert docent will lead you across the Preserve to discover the history of the buildings and grounds, from the Goulds to the Guggenheims and beyond. This tour will begin outside Castle Gould, followed by a walk to the freshwater pond, and ending in the grand rooms (Event Information)
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)
