This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend. The Wandering Page Long Island is a mobile bookshop curated for the entire family. Adults and children can find a variety of books across all different genres. The shop also carries a variety of bookish items such as apparel, bookmarks, keychains, stickers, journals and mystery book bundles. […]
This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend. Enjoy some classic outdoor fun with croquet, cornhole, ring toss, and Jenga set up on the back lawn! Perfect for a little friendly competition and relaxation. Included with Admission.
This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend. Take a literary walk through the gardens as you search for Jane Austen books hidden along the paths. Match quotes and clues on your scavenger hunt sheet as you explore. Finish the hunt and visit the Barn or Westbury House for a prize! Included with admission.
This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend. 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, we see our hopes and dreams reflected and refracted […]
This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend. Dearest Gentle Reader...learn to dance like Simon and Daphne! Join us for an hour of grace and merriment as we learn some of the dances from the Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte television series! No experience is necessary and no partner is needed, as our instructor Susan de […]
This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend. Enjoy classical music and some classical twists on modern pop tunes with The Dolce Perenne String Quartet. Included with admission.
This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend. Join dance historian and teacher Susan de Guardiola for a lively hour of dance from the Regency era and Jane Austen's novels interspersed with fascinating historical images and tidbits about Jane Austen as a dancer and life (and occasional scandal!) in the Regency ballroom and how it […]
This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend. Think you know your Mr. Darcy from your Mr. Knightley? Put your Jane Austen knowledge to the test in this lively trivia program. As you play, sample a variety of teas and enjoy light refreshments while competing with fellow fans for bragging rights and a bit of […]
Jane Austen’s Shelf: Inspired by Jane Austen and guided by a deep belief in the power of stories, Austen’s Shelf is designed to meet readers where they are: whether at cozy coffee shops, bustling malls, charming wineries, or markets. Inside this rolling tiny bookshop on wheels, you’ll find shelves filled with sweet romances, timeless classics, […]
This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend. Enjoy some classic outdoor fun with croquet, cornhole, ring toss, and Jenga set up on the back lawn! Perfect for a little friendly competition and relaxation. Included with Admission.
This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend. Take a literary walk through the gardens as you search for Jane Austen books hidden along the paths. Match quotes and clues on your scavenger hunt sheet as you explore. Finish the hunt and visit the Barn or Westbury House for a prize! Included with admission.
This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend. Enjoy classical music and some classical twists on modern pop tunes with The Dolce Perenne String Quartet. Included with admission.
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 […]
Today, OWG Members get exclusive first access to Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks, with opening day of the exhibit reserved just for them — a special preview before the exhibition opens to the public tomorrow. Experiences like this are just one of the many benefits of membership. From special access opportunities to […]
Save the Date! Old Westbury Gardens invites you to this year’s Gardeners’ Fair, a celebration of the beauty, stewardship, and legacy of this historic site. We are proud to honor Bernadette Castro for her leadership and longstanding commitment to preservation and public service. Proceeds from the Gardeners’ Fair will support essential preservation efforts, educational programs, […]
Join us for an adult-only, brick-building experience using official LEGO® sets. Begin your evening with a guided tour of Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®, an exhibit made with LEGO® bricks, from 6:30–7:30pm. After the tour, build your own LEGO Botanical Daisies Kit at the Barn at Orchard Hill while enjoying refreshments. Each guest will receive one […]
Spend an afternoon exploring, building, and creating together! Brick Builders invites children and their grown-ups to enjoy building a LEGO® Friends Flower Stand with Roses Kit. The program begins at the beech tree and includes a guided walk through some of the featured exhibit; Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® made with LEGO® bricks. After the tour, head to the […]