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)

Beauty’s Back(pack) to School Bash


  • Session One
    August 31, 2025
    11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Session Two
    August 31, 2025
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Join Princess Beauty, Rapunzel, and the Mermaid Princess for a magical celebration to kick off the new school year in royal style! Enjoy LIVE Princess performances, interactive story time, dancing, games, and so much more in this high-energy, heartwarming event perfect for your little royal. Each child will receive their very own backpack to decorate  (Event Information)

Aerial view of the Sands Point Preserve

Hours and Admission


  • Labor Day: Open
    September 1, 2025
    9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thanksgiving Day: Closed
    November 27, 2025
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
    December 25, 2025
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • New Year's Day: Closed
    January 1, 2026
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Welcome to the Sands Point Preserve! The Sands Point Preserve’s grounds are open for visitors – the Great Lawn, Hempstead House Garden, Woodland Playground, dog run, forest trails, and pond area. The Welcome Center & Gift Shop in Castle Gould is open Wednesdays through Sundays at 11 am – 6 pm.  Restrooms are available in  (Event Information)

Qigong


  • September 7, 2025
    11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • October 26, 2025
    11:30 am - 12:30 pm

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)

24 Hour Wilderness Survival


  • October 25, 2025 - October 26, 2025
    12:00 pm

Spend 24 hours in our woods during our Overnight Survival challenge! Instructors Eric Powers and Mike Evans will guide this immersive experience, which includes setting up a group campsite, foraging and resource walks, establishing fire, trying your hand at cordage and more. Guests will share in a communal dinner where everyone shares their favorite camping  (Event Information)

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