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…)

Capture the essence of the season with botanical printing! Artists will forage natural materials from the Preserve’s grounds, then learn how to create 8 x 10 mono prints that honor nature’s beauty. Artist Lori Lee will lead a walk to collect materials, then guide guests through the process of using Gelli Plates to create beautiful (more…)

Welcome to the Sands Point Preserve! The Sands Point Preserve’s grounds are open for visitors – the Great Lawn, Hempstead House Garden, Woodland Playground, dog run, forest trails, and pond area. The Welcome Center & Gift Shop in Castle Gould is open Wednesdays through Sundays at 11 am – 6 pm.  Restrooms are available in (more…)

Please join us for a special and meaningful occasion as we gather to plant a European Horse Chestnut tree sapling, symbolizing hope, resilience, remembrance, and the enduring power of the human spirit. The sapling is grown from the very same Tree that Anne Frank cherished while in hiding and mentioned several times in her Diary.  (more…)