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Nature Detectives & Story Makers


  •  June 19, 2026
     9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Join us for an early summer adventure where young authors and artists explore the Preserve like detectives! Students will uncover nature’s hidden clues tucked away along the vibrant trails and bustling habitats. After gathering inspiration from the wild, they will transform their discoveries into curious, magical tales and bring their stories to life with a (more…)

Falaise Tours


  • Tours at 12pm and 2pm
     July 17, 2026
     12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Tours at 12pm and 2pm
     August 8, 2026
     12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Tours at 12pm and 2pm
     August 7, 2026
     12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Tours at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
     August 2, 2026
     12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Tours at 12pm and 2pm
     August 1, 2026
     12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Tours at 12pm and 2pm
     July 31, 2026
     12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Tours at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
     July 26, 2026
     12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Tours at 12pm and 2pm
     July 25, 2026
     12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Tours at 12pm and 2pm
     July 24, 2026
     12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Tours at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
     July 19, 2026
     12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Tours at 12pm and 2pm
     July 18, 2026
     12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Tours at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
     June 19, 2026
     12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Tours at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
     July 12, 2026
     12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Tours at 12pm and 2pm
     July 11, 2026
     12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Tours at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
     July 10, 2026
     12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Tours at 12pm and 2pm
     July 5, 2026
     12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Tours at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
     July 3, 2026
     12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Tours at 12pm and 2pm
     June 28, 2026
     12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Tours at 12pm and 2pm
     June 27, 2026
     12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Tours at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
     June 26, 2026
     12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Tours at 12pm and 2pm
     June 20, 2026
     12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO FALAISE TOURS ON SUNDAY, JUNE 21,  2026 AND SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026 Interior access to Falaise is available by scheduled guided tours only from June – October. Tours are limited in group size and tend to sell out. Tickets are only available to purchase day-of in Castle Gould’s Welcome (more…)

Poetry in the Garden: A Talk & Tour


  •  June 24, 2026
     6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Stroll through the native blooms behind Hempstead House, then settle into the garden for an engaging conversation about poetry and the natural world, with speakers from The Story Round. Featuring works by Mary Oliver, Ada Limon, Robert Frost, and Walt Whitman, this program looks at how poets use landscapes and flowers to express emotion. Together, (more…)

Photograph of a forest in spring
Photograph of a forest in spring.

Ecotherapy


  • Health and Wellness with Nature
     June 27, 2026
     10:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Ecotherapy at the Beach
     August 8, 2026
     10:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Celebrating the Fall Equinox
     September 20, 2026
     2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Exploring the Colors and Textures of Autumn
     November 14, 2026
     10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Ecotherapy, also known as Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku, is the practice of connecting with Nature; of walking with Nature rather than through it. Certified guide Linda Lombardo leads monthly sessions of this relational practice that lowers cortisol, improves cognitive function, boosts your mood and energy, and most of all, grounds you so you are better prepared (more…)

Qigong


  • Early Summer
     June 28, 2026
     11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Late Summer
     September 13, 2026
     11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Fall
     October 25, 2026
     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 (more…)

Princess Day at the Castle


  • Session One
     June 28, 2026
     12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Session Two
     June 28, 2026
     12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
  • Session Three
     June 28, 2026
     1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Session Four
     June 28, 2026
     3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Session Five
     June 28, 2026
     3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Session Six
     June 28, 2026
     4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Session Seven
     June 28, 2026
     4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

A Grand Event at the Sands Point Preserve! Guests are welcomed into the majestic Hempstead House, where they meet their first Princess who sends them on a magical quest to become a true Princesses (or Prince!). As they stroll through each room of the Castle, guests will encounter each Princess and learn that being a (more…)

Summer Kickoff Jam with Shakedown Citi


  •  June 30, 2026
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Kick off your summer at the Sands Point Preserve with an evening concert on our lawn featuring Shakedown Citi! As the sun sets, join us for a night of live music, waterfront views, and laid-back vibes. Shakedown Citi is a fresh new force on the jam band scene, born in the heart of a Grateful (more…)

Hempstead House Tours


  • Tour at 12pm
     July 1, 2026
     12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Tour at 12pm
     July 15, 2026
     12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Tours at 12 & 1:30pm
     July 19, 2026
     12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
  • Tour at 12pm
     July 29, 2026
     12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Tours at 12pm & 1:30pm
     August 9, 2026
     12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
  • Tour at 12pm
     August 12, 2026
     12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Tours at 12pm & 1:30pm
     August 23, 2026
     12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
  • Tour at 12pm
     August 26, 2026
     12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Interior access to Hempstead House is available by scheduled guided tours only. Tours are limited in group size and tend to sell out. Tickets are only available to purchase day-of in Castle Gould’s Welcome Center, open Wednesday – Sunday at 11am. Please arrive early to purchase tickets. PLEASE NOTE: Hempstead House tours are designed for adults, (more…)

Historical Walking Tour


  • Rain Date July 8
     July 1, 2026
     6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Rain Date August 19
     August 12, 2026
     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 (more…)

Monthly Meditation


  •  July 2, 2026
     7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Rescheduled Date
     August 5, 2026
     7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  •  September 3, 2026
     6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  •  October 1, 2026
     6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  •  November 5, 2026
     6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  •  December 3, 2026
     6:00 pm - 7:00 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 (more…)