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Old Westbury Gardens
Old Westbury Gardens seeks to inspire appreciation of the early 20th century
American country estate through faithful preservation and interpretation of its
landscape, gardens, architecture, and collections.
Upcoming Events
November 22, 2025
The Gardens are Open Today
The Gardens and Westbury House are open for general admission on weekends only for the next four weekends in November. Come see the season’s final […]
November 23, 2025
The Gardens are Open Today
The Gardens and Westbury House are open for general admission on weekends only for the next four weekends in November. Come see the season’s final […]
December 6, 2025
Christmas at Westbury House
Celebrate the holiday season at Old Westbury Gardens! Step inside Westbury House and experience the magic of Christmas past with rooms beautifully decorated in period […]
December 6, 2025
Preservation Dinner 2025
Old Westbury Gardens’ much-anticipated Preservation Dinner returns on December 6th, honoring the incomparable Bunny Williams, whose vision, creativity, and philanthropy have shaped the worlds of […]
December 7, 2025
Christmas at Westbury House
Celebrate the holiday season at Old Westbury Gardens! Step inside Westbury House and experience the magic of Christmas past with rooms beautifully decorated in period […]
December 7, 2025
Holiday Caroling with The Long Island High School for the Arts
Get into the holiday spirit as talented student performers from The Long Island High School for the Arts fill Westbury House with the joyful sounds […]
Plan Your Visit
Today’s Hours: Closed
71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, NY, 11568
info@oldwestburygardens.org
(516) 333-0048
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✨ Seasonal Sips: Snowy Sips — Poinsettia Painting Class ✨
Join us on Thursday, December 11 at 7 PM for a cozy 2-hour guided painting class, inspired by the beauty of the season. Enjoy complimentary non-alcoholic seasonal refreshments as you create your own poinsettia masterpiece.
Reserve your spot through the Christmas at Westbury House link in bio or in our stories! 🎨❄️🎄
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Champions for Charity® 2025 is less than three weeks away!
Registration is OPEN for this year’s Champions for Charity® event at Americana Manhasset @americanamanhasset and Wheatley Plaza, happening December 4–6, 2025!
Have you registered yet?
When you sign up and select Old Westbury Gardens as your charity, 25% of your full-price, pre-tax purchases at participating stores will be donated directly to support our mission. It’s one of the easiest—and most meaningful—ways to give back while doing your holiday shopping.
REGISTER TODAY to get your Champion Number and make your impact count this season! Use the Champions for Charity link in bio to register!
Terms, Conditions, and Exclusions:
To support your chosen cause, you need to present your Champion Number at participating stores when making your in-store purchase.
25% of your full-price, pre-tax purchase will be donated to the organization(s) you`ve selected. Donations will be calculated and issued the following calendar year.
Exclusions include gift certificates, special order merchandise (e.g., Tesla, RH) and possibly other specific products, check with each store.
Returns/Exchanges are subject to each store’s return policy.
#AmericanaManhasset #ChampionsforCharity2025 #OldWestburyGardens #ShopLocal #ShopForACause #LongIsland #NorthShore
Step back into the sparkle of the Gilded Age! ✨
Discover how many of the Christmas traditions we know and love—Santa Claus, decorated trees, festive cards, and classic holiday treats—first entered American culture during this dazzling era.
On Thursday, December 18 at 7pm, join food writer, librarian, and research historian Becky Libourel Diamond @beckyldiamond as she brings this festive period to life through her newest book, The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook. From sugar plums to plum pudding, Becky shares the stories and holiday lore behind these classic confections, along with the origins of cherished customs and tales of lavish debutante parties, elegant teas, and grand winter balls.
Guests will enjoy samples of treats from the cookbook, and copies of the book will be available for purchase. 📚🍬
🎄 A delightful way to savor the season—don’t miss it!
Use the Christmas at Westbury House link in bio to get tickets. Or get it in our stories.
#OldWestburyGardens #GildedAge #GildedAgeChristmas #HolidayTraditions #HistoricHomes #LongIslandEvents #LongIslandHistory #ChristmasAtWestburyHouse #BeckyLibourelDiamond #BookEvent #HistoricRecipes #LongIsland
Sunday serenity 🍂
A quiet moment along the Woodland Walk.
We’re open today until 4pm—come enjoy the fall beauty.
Link in bio.
#OldWestburyGardens #LongIsland #NYC #AutumnVibes #ExploreLI #HistoricHomes #LongIslandParks #FallForOWG #Woods
✨What an unforgettable evening ✨
Broadway star Ali Ewoldt @aliewoldt and pianist Philip Edward Fisher @philipedwardfisher brought the Red Ballroom to life with a beautiful rendition of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, and beloved Broadway standards—including a stunning Phantom finale. 🎶🌹
Special thanks to Drs. Louis and Julie Pannullo for generously supporting Majestic Melodies and making this night possible. @louisddsms
#OldWestburyGardens #MajesticMelodies #AliEwoldt #PhilipEdwardFisher #RhapsodyInBlue #LiveMusic #LongIsland #Broadway #OWGEvents #Concert
Autumn scenes around the grounds. 🍂
#oldwestburygardens #autumnvibes🍁 #longisland #weekend
Be part of a magical evening at Westbury House, hosted by the Friends of Old Westbury Gardens. ✨
Begin with champagne and passed hors d’oeuvres on the West Porch, then step into the Red Ballroom as pianist Julian Gargiulo—visiting Old Westbury Gardens for the first time—delights with his unique blend of virtuoso piano playing, storytelling, and lively audience interaction.
After the concert, enjoy a Q&A with Julian before returning to the West Porch for desserts to end the night on a sweet note.
This premier, all-inclusive experience with an internationally acclaimed artist is almost here — don’t miss it.
🔗 Link in bio.
#OldWestburyGardens #WestburyHouse #JulianGargiulo #ChampagneAndChopin #LongIslandEvents #HistoricHomes #DateNight #EveningOut #SupportTheArts #FriendsOfOWG #LongIsland #CulturalEvents
Listen in 🎧
Your Places or Mine with Clive Aslet and John Goodall features Old Westbury Gardens in their episode “Magnates and Mansions: Who Were the American Millionaires That Loved the British Country House?”
Here’s a clip from their discussion of our history, our romantic origins, and why Westbury House is such a rare survivor on Long Island.
Link in bio for the full ‘Your Places or Mine’ podcast.
#OldWestburyGardens #YourPlaceOrMine #MagnatesAndMansions #LongIslandHistory #CountryHouse #GildedAge #HistoricHomes #PhippsFamily #GardenEstate #Preservation #CulturalHeritage #HistoryPodcast #LongIsland
