Old Westbury Gardens

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  71 Old Westbury Road

P.O. Box 430
Old Westbury, NY 11568
  Phone: 516-333-0048 

Fax: 516-333-6807

Kids & Family Programs for Spring 2008

Children Discovery Walks

Join us for a early spring guided tours of the gardens.

• Spring Birds 12:00 & 3:00 pm, April 6 & 20.

• Frogs and other Pond Creatures 12:00 & 3:00 pm, April 13 & 27.

Mother’s Day Bouquet Project

Create a floral gift for mom or grandmom. For ages 6–10. Class size is limited so register early. $10, $5 members (includes materials), 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, May 9.

Children’s Concert: Animal Tales

An interactive concert that features five Aesop's fables for narrator, flute and piano as well as three other musical interpretations of animal tales. A wonderful learning experience for children eight and under, combining classical music, and valuable lessons in a fun-filled one-hour program. Dominique Soucy, flute, Vered Reznik, piano, Ayelet Rose Gottlieb, narrator. 1:30 pm, May 18.

Planting Project

Encourage the joy of gardening in your children. Bring them to the Gardens for a take-home gardening craft. Free with admission. Perfect for children ages 5 and up. 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, May 3 & 4.

Workshops

Our workshops offer opportunities to learn from leading instructors and the Gardens’ outstanding staff using the gardens as a living classroom. Registration and payment must be made in advance. Classes subject to cancellation due to insufficient registration or other reasons. Call 516.333.0048 ext 301 to register or for more information.

• Floral Design

• Join Scott Lucas, Cut Garden Supervisor and Westbury House’s floral arranger, for a hands-on workshop exploring design principals of cut flower arrangements. Fee includes all plant materials and container that participants will take home for continued enjoyment. Beginners are welcome. Class size is limited so register early. Registration and prepayment required. $35, $25 members, 10:30 am–12:30 pm, May 3.

• Yoga in the Gardens

• Why train in a stuffy gym when you can exercise alongside nature in the awe-inspiring gardens? Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, will lead students through a gentle, continuous flow of postures and conscious breathing. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace. Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap, and towel. Registration required. $15 per session, $5 members (weather permitting, includes Gardens admission). 11:00 am – 12:15 pm, Thursdays, beginning May 1.

• Tai Chi

• Tai chi a unique form of “moving meditation” calms the mind, relaxes the body and strengthens the spirit. Much of tai chi is practiced slowly and gently, ideal for people of all ages and health conditions. Its fluid movements are based on movements in nature, which makes Old Westbury Gardens an ideal location. Sessions taught by professional tai chi instructor, Linda Cafiero, are designed for all experience levels. Registration required. $15 per session; $5 members (weather permitting, includes Gardens admission). 10:30 – 11:30 am. Wednesdays beginning May 7.

• Plein Air Oil Painting

• En plein, “in the open air,” describes the act of painting outside rather than indoors. Learn this technique with Pratt Institute's Art Instructor Bart Deceglie. Open to painters at all levels of experience. Class size is limited so register early. Registration & pre-payment required. $55.00 per class; $40.00 members; $200 (series of 4 classes), $150 members. 10:00 am–4:00 pm. Saturdays, April 26–May 17.

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