August 2011

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Monday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Tuesday

Closed

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Wednesday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tai Chi in the Gardens 10:30 am - 11:30 am Tai Chi, a unique form of "moving meditation" calms the mind, relaxes the body and strengthens the spirit. Sessions taught by professional Tai Chi instructor, Linda Cafiero are designed for all experience levels. $15.00 per session; $5.00 members (weather permitting, includes Gardens admission).

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Thursday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Yoga in the Gardens 11:15 am - 12:30 pm Professional Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, will lead students through a dynamic, yet gentle, continuous flow of postures and conscious breathing. Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap and towel. $15.00 per session; $5.00 members (weather permitting, includes Gardens admission) every Saturday and Thursday.
Summertime Stargazers 8:30 pm (9:15 pm viewing) Join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for a flashlight walk and sky watching (rain date, August 5).

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Friday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Kids and Family Programs: Garden Explorers 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Fridays, July 8 - August 12) Dig deep into the world of wildlife in Old Westbury Gardens’ 200 acres of formal gardens and scenic woodlands. Investigate the ins and outs of our local Long Island environment with its native flora and fauna. The program is designed for ages 6–12. Each class includes a lesson, a hike, and other educational activities. Registration required, please call (516) 333-0048 Ext. 301. $10 per class, $5 for members. Includes accompanying adult.
Summertime Stargazers 8:30 pm (9:15 pm viewing) Join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for a flashlight walk and sky watching (rain date, August 6).

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Saturday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Kids and Family Programs: Bug Safari 11:00 am Hunt elusive grasshoppers, butterflies, predatory insects and other creepy, crawly creatures in the gardens. Bring a butterfly net and collecting jars.
Yoga in the Gardens 11:15 am - 12:30 pm Professional Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, will lead students through a dynamic, yet gentle, continuous flow of postures and conscious breathing. Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap and towel. $15.00 per session; $5.00 members (weather permitting, includes Gardens admission) every Saturday and Thursday.

Present a non-expired Bank of America ATM, debit or credit card for free general admission today and on the first weekend of each month, Apr-Dec

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Sunday

Open to the Public 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

West Porch Beech Tree Concert Series 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Bring a lawn chare or blanket and spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon. Produced by the Series' Artist-in-Residence, Suzanne Mueller. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held in the Red Ballroom. All concerts free with admission.
Hungrytown - The husband-and-wife Retro Folk Duo of Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson (above) return for their seventh appearance under the Beech Tree, performing their signature blend of traditional Folk (American, British and Irish) and original songs. Suzanne joins them, providing bass lines, descants, and even some fiddling.

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Monday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Tuesday

Closed

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Wednesday

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Thursday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Floral Design August is the peak month for the Gardens’ cut garden. Head Gardener Scott Lucas, who also creates the arrangements in Westbury House, will use selections from the cut garden to demonstrate different design techniques. Registration and pre-payment required, please call (516) 333-0048 Ext. 301 or register online HERE. $15; $5 Members.
Yoga in the Gardens 11:15 am - 12:30 pm Professional Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, will lead students through a dynamic, yet gentle, continuous flow of postures and conscious breathing. Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap and towel. $15.00 per session; $5.00 members (weather permitting, includes Gardens admission) every Saturday and Thursday.

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Friday

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Saturday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
(class closed) Floral Design August is the peak month for the Gardens’ cut garden. Head Gardener Scott Lucas, who also creates the arrangements in Westbury House, will use selections from the cut garden to demonstrate different design techniques. Registration and pre-payment required, please call (516) 333-0048 Ext. 301 or register online HERE. $15; $5 Members.
Yoga in the Gardens 11:15 am - 12:30 pm Professional Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, will lead students through a dynamic, yet gentle, continuous flow of postures and conscious breathing. Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap and towel. $15.00 per session; $5.00 members (weather permitting, includes Gardens admission) every Saturday and Thursday.
(class closed)Kids and Family Programs: Bamboo Art and Brush Making 12:00 pm Children learn the fast growing benefits of this true grass plant as a renewable resource. Plant origins are discussed as is Asian line drawing as an art form. Kids will create brushes out of bamboo stems and leaves and will paint amongst the shady walls of the Secluded Garden. Appropriate for ages 8 and und. Free with admission, but advance registration required, please call (516) 333-0048 Ext. 301.

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Sunday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
West Porch Beech Tree Concert Series 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Bring a lawn chare or blanket and spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon. Produced by the Series' Artist-in-Residence, Suzanne Mueller. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held in the Red Ballroom. All concerts free with admission.

Cross Island The season ends with a bang, with mix-and-match solos, duets, and trios from across the centuries and a myriad of styles, performed by Suzanne Mueller with pianist Elinor Abrams Zayas and clarinetist Joseph Rutkowski, Jr.

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Monday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Tuesday

Closed

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Saturday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Yoga in the Gardens 11:15 am - 12:30 pm Professional Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, will lead students through a dynamic, yet gentle, continuous flow of postures and conscious breathing. Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap and towel. $15.00 per session; $5.00 members (weather permitting, includes Gardens admission) every Saturday and Thursday.
Kids and Family Programs: Storybook Stroll 12:00 pm A series of educator-led thematic tours and activities with The Giving Tree. Lend an ear to Shel Silverstein's classic story chronicling the selflessness of nature. Learn how trees are the ultimate gift to people and sample some of the tasty delights trees provide!

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Sunday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Talk & Tour: Climbers and Creepers 2:00 pm Learn how to introduce these plants into your landscape.

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Monday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Tuesday

Closed

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Saturday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
51st Annual Scottish Games 8:00 am - 5:00 pm With bagpipes, caber tossing, and highland dancing, the Scottish Games is one of the highlights of our season. It is believed that the games were begun by the ancient highland chieftains to help them select the strongest men for their armies. The Long Island Scottish Clan MacDuff, co-host of the event, always provides lots of entertainment during this daylong festival. Join us for the Grand Opening Ceremony at 12:30 pm as the bagpipers march down the North Lawn to open the games. One of the highlights of our season.
Special Games admissions: $15 adults; $10 over 62; $5 children (ages 7-12) and members; children ages 6 and under free.
Approximately 300 handicapped accessible parking spaces are available in our main parking area. Please note that handicapped accessible parking spaces are limited, and we encourage you to arrive early to secure a space. All vehicles parked in this area must display a government-issued handicapped parking permit. The locations of most of the Games' activities and events are wheelchair accessible. Handicapped accessible toilets will be located throughout the property. Note that the shuttle buses are not handicapped accessible.

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Sunday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Monday

Open to the Public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Tuesday

Closed

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Wednesday