Upcoming Events

Hosted by the Sands Point Preserve in collaboration with The Story Round, these skill-based writing workshops are designed to inspire writers of all levels. Set against the stunning backdrop of Castle Gould, Hempstead House, and the Long Island Sound, writers will engage in exercises that blend the art of storytelling with the natural beauty of  (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.  Hempstead  (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)

Spend 24 hours in the Sands Point Preserve’s majestic woods with Ranger Eric Powers and survival expert Mike Evans from 12pm on Saturday, October 5 to 12pm on Sunday, October 6. Kick off the adventure by setting up a group campsite and pitching tents, fostering teamwork and camaraderie from the start. Embark on a resource  (Event Information)

Take a meditative Forest Bathing walk, led by certified guide Linda Lombardo. Based on the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-Yoku, a wellness practice developed in the 1980s, each unique walk inspires mindful connections with the natural elements of the woods for a range of healthful benefits. According to Linda, “Take this time to be present, lower  (Event Information)