Kick off Garden Days at Old Westbury Gardens with an engaging panel discussion on Thursday, May 15, from 7:00–8:30 PM. Explore timely questions shaping our local environment: What is the impact of an ever-changing environment? What does the science say? What role does the community play in building a resilient ecosystem? The panel will feature: […]
Join us for an evening at Old Westbury Gardens as we explore the fascinating world of bats! Wildlife biologist Nic Comparato will guide us in learning how bats use echolocation to navigate the night and hunt for insects. You'll listen for bat calls with specialized equipment, search the skies for their silhouettes, and discuss their […]
See the full list of events for Gatsby in the Gardens HERE! Join us in the Ballroom for a lecture by Fashion Historian, Summer Anne Lee! From the flapper’s bold new look, to the influence of designers like Jeanne Lanvin and Coco Chanel, we will consider the impact of Art Deco design, the rise of […]
See the full list of events for Gatsby in the Gardens HERE! In this hands-on fashion class, we'll explore the revolutionary style of the Jazz Age - when fashion illustration flourished and artists like Erté brought elegance and movement to the page with his iconic Art Deco designs. Learn about 1920s fashion, from dropped waists […]
It was during the Gilded Age that many of the Christmas traditions still celebrated in America today first became part of mainstream culture. From sugar plums to plum pudding, each recipe in The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook offers a colorful glimpse into the era, complete with the fascinating history behind each confection, its ingredients, and […]
In the Footsteps of Giants is a special speaker panel curated by Garden Masterclass that celebrates three extraordinary women whose gardens transformed horticulture and garden design: Vita Sackville-West, Beth Chatto, and Gertrude Jekyll. Following its acclaimed debut at the Charleston Garden Festival in the UK, this engaging program now comes to the United States. The […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO ILLNESS OF THE PRESENTERS. THIS EVENT WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED. The roots of modern romance trace back to ancient times to give us tales we can't resist. Whether it's Anthony and Cleopatra, Robin Hood and Maid Marion, Mr. Darcy and Miss Bennett, or Anne Shirley and Gilbert Blythe, […]
This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend. Charity of Jane Austen's Shelf never planned on becoming a bookstore owner until a cancer scare reminded her that tomorrow isn’t promised. What began as fear turned into realizing what truly mattered, which then spurred action. Today, she runs a thriving bookstore in South Jersey and encourages others to […]
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