Monthly Evening Meditation

First Thursday of every month

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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.

Qigong

Fall: Sunday, October 26

11:30am-12:30pm

Qigong is considered one of the five branches of Asian Medicine and a foundation for martial arts. Join instructor Adina Dabija for classes in the castle rooms or on the beautiful grounds of the Preserve.

Navy Simulation Museum

Saturdays & Sundays

12:00pm-5:00pm (last entry 4:30pm)

Located on the 2nd floor of Castle Gould is our new Navy Simulation Museum. Learn more about the US Navy's use of the Preserve's castles and grounds, try your hand at a flight simulator, and view an authentic Link Trainer.

Sands Point Preserve Express

Saturdays and Sundays
(weather permitting)

12:00pm-5:00pm

Rides start at the train station beneath Castle Gould’s clock tower. Our 3-car Express will strap kids (and adults!) in for a 10-minute ride around our beautiful grounds. No reservation necessary.

Ecotherapy Walks

Register for individual walks or a seasonal series of three walks

Ecotherapy or Forest Bathing is the practice of connecting with Nature. Certified guide Linda Lombardo leads monthly sessions of this relational practice.

Falaise Mansion Tours

Fridays 12, 1, 2 and 3pm
Saturdays 12 and 2pm
Sundays 12 and 2pm

This cliff-side French Norman-style mansion was the residence of Captain Harry F. Guggenheim and his wife, Alicia Patterson, founder of Newsday. Explore the artwork, antiques, and furnishings in this Gold Coast Mansion.

Hempstead House Tours

Sun. Nov 23 – 12pm & 2pm
Sun. Dec 14 – 12pm & 2pm

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).

Seasonal Guided Nature Walks

Saturday, October 18

10:00am-11:30am

October 18: Fall Foliage

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. Hildur will engage audiences in hands-on nature discovery activities, as we celebrate the changing seasons!

Visitor Hours
Wednesday-Sunday
9:00am to 6:00pm

Monday-Tuesday
Closed

Please note: last entry is 30 minutes prior to closing