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Falaise Tours

Tours at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
July 31, 2026
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Tours at 12pm and 2pm
August 1, 2026
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Tours at 12pm and 2pm
August 2, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tours at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
August 7, 2026
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Tours at 12pm and 2pm
August 8, 2026
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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 Center, open Wednesday – Sunday at 11am. Please arrive early to purchase tickets. PLEASE NOTE: Falaise tours are designed (more…)

Guided Nature Walks 2026

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Summer at the Sea
July 26, 2025
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Fall Foliage
October 25, 2025
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Winter's Heartbeat
February 14, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Summer at the Sea
July 25, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Join us for this series of all-ages walks as we explore different aspects of the preserve’s environment, encompassing its unique physical features and wildlife, as well as critical conservation issues and helpful practices to create a healthy, sustainable environment. Our expert guide, environmental educator Hildur Palsdottir, brings a range of perspectives for each outdoor (more…)

Qigong

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…)

The Great Gatsby Tour & Talk

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July 30, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
September 17, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
October 8, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
November 5, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

“Ceaselessly Into the Past”: How 100 years of The Great Gatsby shaped life on the Gold Coast Join us for a guided tour of Hempstead House, one of the grand Gold Coast mansions that provided the inspirational backdrop for F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. Then, instructors from The Story Round will lead a table discussion (more…)

Introduction to Ballroom Dancing

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February 2, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
February 9, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
February 19, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Take the first step and learn how to dance today! Discover the joy of ballroom dance in a fun, relaxed setting at the Sands Point Preserve! Join us for an introductory class led by Donatas Nacajus of Ballroom Boutique, and take your first steps on the dance floor with confidence and style. The aim of (more…)

Hempstead House Tours

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…)

Hours and Admission

Labor Day: Open
September 7, 2026
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thanksgiving Day: Closed
November 26, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Christmas Day: Closed
December 25, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
New Year's Day: Closed
January 1, 2027
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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…)

Photograph of a forest in spring.

Ecotherapy

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…)

Monthly Meditation

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…)

24 Hour Wilderness Survival

October 24, 2026 - October 25, 2026
12:00 pm

Spend 24 hours in our woods during our Overnight Survival challenge! Instructor Mike Evans will guide this immersive experience, designed for both newcomers and returning outdoor enthusiasts. We’ll revisit foundational skills in foraging, fire-making, cordage and more, while also introducing fresh new concepts for those who have taken our monthly survival courses. Guests will share (more…)

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