The Great Escape: Old Westbury Gardens
Here's our weekly hourly getaway for folks or families who may need some time for themselves now that the hustle and bustle of school is almost over.
For today's escape we are taking a short drive to a magnificent place - Old Westbury Gardens , only a few towns over, is worth visiting any day of the week.
During the summer and until the early fall this preeminent garden will be chock full of events, some of which occur weekly.
On Wednesdays at 10:30am head behind the mansion, bearing left, follow a meandering path to the Demonstration Gardens and you will find a Tai Chi class underway performing their moving meditations. On Thursdays and Saturdays at 11:15am, go to the South Terrace lawn for gentle flow yoga.
This weekend's theme on June 24 and 25 will be Midsummer Nights. Friday from 7pm until 10pm, you can enjoy the soothing sounds of jazz while tasting their offerings of wine, microbrews, and appetizers. Saturday from 6pm until 9pm, bring a picnic dinner and watch modern dance reminiscent of Isadora Duncan performed by Dance Visions NY--inspired by Shakespeare's A Midsummer Nights Dream . Bring something diaphanous to wear in the spirit of the moment and make sure to stroll the lantern lined gardens romantically illuminated.
Every Wednesday tote along some dinner and enjoy the Picnic Pops series from June 29 until July 27, arrive by 6:30pm for a dance lesson, the concert will begin afterwards at 7pm.
On Fridays at 4pm from July 8 until July 12 they are holding Garden Explorers for children ages six through 12.
Sundays at 3pm from July 10 until the 24th will be West Porch Beech Tree Concerts. Enjoy classical sounds under the shade of an 150 year-old tree by the Westbury House.
Here are some singular events that may peak your interest:
July 7 the Astronomical Society will be on hand to guide you through the galaxies along with a flashlight stroll amongst the gardens at their Summer Stargazers event.
July 9 go on a Bat Walk with biologist, Rachel Bricklin from Fordham University at 7pm.
July 16 have your little one bring a furry plush toy to a Teddy Bear Picnic held in the Cottage Garden. Finger foods, crafts, and games are included in the price.
July 30 learn all about succulents and desert plants at their Some Like it Hot lecture.
If you forgot to pack a picnic or need a food boost, head over to the Cafe in the Woods located in the shade of the North Allee.
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For today's escape we are taking a short drive to a magnificent place - Old Westbury Gardens, only a few towns over, is worth visiting any day of the week. During the summer and until the early fall this preeminent garden will be chock full of events,
Old Westbury Gardens, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the former home of John S. Phipps, his wife, Margarita Grace Phipps and their four children. Completed in 1906 by the English designer, George A. Crawley, the magnificent
Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road. (516) 333-0048; PORT WASHINGTON Jeanne Rimsky Theater Lucie Arnaz in “Latin Roots,” a reinterpretation of the American Songbook to celebrate her father and his Latin roots. June 18 at 8 pm $35 to $45.
Dance Visions NY of Great Neck will perform a full dance evening production for “Midsummer's Eve” at Old Westbury Gardens from 6 to 9 pm The program and company, under the direction of Beth Jucovy, include nine Dance Visions professional dancers,
At a pretty young age I saw the gardens of the Alhambra, in Spain, and that had a pretty big impact on me. Also the Old Westbury Gardens on Long Island—those two certainly sparked my interest in garden in general. I wouldn't say I developed the
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As you know, we are obsessed with Old Westbury Gardens , the sprawling former estate of the Phipps family built in 1906 that sits like the most glorious of English country houses smack on Long Island. Yes, Long Island. This past Saturday John and I paid a visit to tour the home and glorious gardens as well as to stock up on plants at OWG’s wonderful nursery.
But before we take you on a little tour–and it’s a “little” tour because we don’t want to reveal all of Old Westbury’s fabulous secrets and surprises, you need to pay a visit for yourself–let’s address some reader questions.
Jill asks the following, based upon our Lonny magazine feature : “Such a beautiful project. I keep finding myself revisiting it over and over for further inspiration. You really have range. Can you please let me know how I may locate a mirror similar to the one in the dining room?”
Well, Jill, we picked up that mirror at an auction, but here are two options. Try 1stdibs.com: Check out their selection of snakeskin mirrors . Expensive, but fabulous. Or check out this photo frame-cum-mirror trio on eBay. Hope that helps!
And, asks the winsome Amber, in reference to our Indochine restaurant-inspired bathroom : “I’ve been obsessed with Martinque wallpaper since I was a tot. I am SO inspired to paper my bathroom now! Question: Any tips to make your wallpaper humidity resistant? Is that a stupid question? I just feel like my super scalding shower obsession might literally peel the paper off the walls. PS. I’m game for a turban too, please get on that asap.”
Amber, we love that you want to wallpaper your bathroom, and we love it even more that you are open to wearing a turban. If you wear a turban whilst wallpapering, we will be forever smitten.
As for the humidity resistant question, here’s an answer from John, “There is nothing you can really do about the humidity issue unless your bathroom is properly ventilated. Still, there are some tricks of the trade: Prime the walls with an oil-based primer that will prevent mildew from forming and coming through the paper to the walls. Then add a paper liner that will further prevent the moisture from going through the paper into the wall. Then put up the wallpaper. A good wallpaper installer will know what to do. You can also for a paper that is “marine-rated,” i.e. It’s meant for ships. Or wipe down your walls when you take an especially hot shower. This applies to paint just as much as it does to wallpaper.
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