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Monthly Meditation
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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…)
Owl Prowl
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Owl Prowl - Adults Only
November 5, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm -
Owl Prowl - Families
November 6, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
TWO SESSIONS FOR ADULTS AND FAMILIES Both programs begin with an indoor presentation to learn how to identify owls by sight and sound, and attract these beneficial birds to your own backyard. Then we’ll head out to the woods for a very quiet guided night walk in search of owls and other nighttime wildlife. Our (more…)
2026 Four Seasons in Music
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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…)
Lights, Camera, Hempstead House
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November 13, 2026
11:00 am - 12:15 pm -
November 14, 2026
11:00 am - 12:15 pm -
November 14, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
A castle, a campus, a hotel, a Turkish spa – when it comes to movies and television, Hempstead House has played them all. While it began as the Gold Coast home to Daniel and Florence Guggenheim, this architectural marvel has become one of the most versatile media locations of the modern era. Join us for (more…)
Ecotherapy
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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…)