Upcoming Events

Ecotherapy 2025
- July 18, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - August 9, 2025
9:30 am - 11:30 am - September 14, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - October 12, 2025
10:30 am - 12:30 pm - November 8, 2025
10:30 am - 12:30 pm - December 14, 2025
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
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)

Hempstead House Tours
- July 20, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - July 20, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - July 23, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - July 27, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - July 27, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - August 3, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - August 3, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - August 6, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - August 20, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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)

Introduction to Ballroom Dancing
- July 28, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - August 4, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - August 11, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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)
The Great Gatsby Tour & Talk
- July 30, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - September 17, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
“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)

Guided Nature Walks 2025
- Summer at the Sea
August 2, 2025
10:00 am - 11:30 am - Fall Foliage
October 18, 2025
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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)

Gala Blanca: A Magical Night in White
- Gala
August 7, 2025
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm - VIP
August 7, 2025
9:30 pm - 11:00 pm
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)

Wilderness Survival Series
- Making Fire with Friction
August 9, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Making Fire with Sparks
September 13, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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)

Summer Breeze Blowout: Radio Land Boomer Band
- August 12, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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)

Historical Walking Tour
- August 13, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - September 3, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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)

Monthly Meditation
- August 14, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - September 4, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - October 2, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - November 6, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - December 4, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 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)