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Wilderness Survival Series 2026
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Wayfinding & Navigation
May 16, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm -
Applied Edgecraft/Tool Making
June 13, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm -
Foraging
July 11, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm -
Primitive Firecraft
August 8, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm -
Modern Firecraft
September 19, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for the third year of our Wilderness Survival series! Ideal for beginners and seasoned enthusiasts alike, this series is led by survival enthusiast Mike Evans. Dive into essential survival skills, from emergency preparedness to advanced bushcraft techniques, exploring key concepts like the Rule of 3s and the 5 Cs. Perfect for those starting (more…)
Ice House Jams
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May 17, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm -
May 24, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm -
May 31, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm -
June 14, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm -
July 12, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm -
July 19, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm -
July 26, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm -
August 2, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm -
August 9, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm -
August 16, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm -
August 23, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm -
August 30, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us for live music — free with park admission — at the Preserve’s new outdoor gathering space in the woods behind Castle Gould: the Ice House! Curated by Homebrew Music, these sessions bring the best local artists to our cozy pond-side spot for select Sundays all spring and summer. Relax on our lounge furniture, (more…)
2026 Four Seasons in Music
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Spring 2026
May 17, 2026
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm -
Summer 2026
July 12, 2026
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm -
Fall 2026
November 8, 2026
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
In 2026, the acclaimed chamber music series Four Seasons in Music celebrates its eighth season under the inspired direction of Artistic Director Kathryn Lockwood. Set amidst the breathtaking beauty of The Preserve’s historic Hempstead House, Castle Gould, and picturesque waterfront grounds, this distinctive series presents four seasonal concerts. Each performance weaves together music and poetry, (more…)
Hempstead House Tours
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Tours at 12pm & 1:30pm
May 24, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm -
Tours at 12pm & 1:30pm
May 31, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm -
Tours at 12pm & 1:30pm
June 7, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm -
Tour at 12pm & 1:30pm
June 14, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm -
Tour at 12pm
July 1, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm -
Tours 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 & 1:30pm
August 9, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm -
Tours at 12pm
August 12, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm -
Tour at 12pm & 1:30pm
August 23, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm -
Tours 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
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Rain Date June 10
June 3, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm -
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
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June 4, 2026
7:00 pm -
July 2, 2026
7:00 pm -
August 13, 2026
7:00 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…)
Plein Air Painting
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June 7, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join Artist Lori Lee as she leads a Plein Air Painting workshop at the preserve this spring. Connect to the natural beauty and grandeur of the grounds, painting on site in the open air. This program is open to all levels, from beginners to advanced painters. We will focus on executing dynamic compositions that capture (more…)
Northwinds Symphonic Band
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June 7, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The Northwinds Symphonic Band will perform an indoor concert at Sands Point Preserve on Sunday, June 7 at 3pm entitled “Broadway, Movies, and Light Classics”. Conductors Helen P. Bauer and Concetta Stevens invite you to enjoy a musical afternoon featuring music from popular Broadway musicals and movies. Please join us for a wonderful afternoon of (more…)
Welcome Back Goatbusters!
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June 13, 2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Please join us on June 13, 2026 at 10:30am for simple crafts and activities to welcome back our herd of goats for the season! Learn more about our Goatbuster initiative: The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy has spent countless hours of volunteer and staff time over the last 2 years to control invasive species. Unfortunately, it (more…)
Poetry in the Garden: A Talk & Tour
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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…)