BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Old Westbury Gardens - ECPv6.15.10//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Old Westbury Gardens X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Old Westbury Gardens REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T143000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043514 CREATED:20260804T181925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T183220Z UID:10001574-1787491800-1787495400@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:Secrets of the Service Wing Tour DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nTickets for this tour include access to Westbury House and the gardens. All tickets are non-refundable. \n\n\n\nFor many years visitors to Westbury House asked what was beyond the first-floor corridor. Now they can go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing.” \n\n\n\nIn this 60-minute guided tour you’ll be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps and their guests. You’ll tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of the social peers of the Phippses in the early 20th century. You’ll go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen\, scullery\, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. \n\n\n\nNEW for 2026! As part of the tour\, visitors will now walk through the stately Dining Room and get closer than ever before to the art and historic furnishings that define this grand space—experiencing it not from behind a rope and stanchions\, but as it was meant to be seen. \n\n\n\nThis tour lasts a little over one hour and because of its physical demands\, it is not recommended for individuals with limited mobility or children under 8 years of age. This tour requires descending a narrow staircase of 17 steps down to the ground floor/basement\, so no person (including children and infants) may be lifted or carried throughout the tour. \n\n\n\n\n\npurchase tickets\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/secrets-of-the-service-wing-tour-130/2026-08-23/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal/Special Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6_DSC_1165.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T160000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043514 CREATED:20260721T200013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T200014Z UID:10001546-1787482800-1787500800@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:LEGO Free Play in the Thatched Cottage! DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nThere’s even MORE LEGO fun to discover at Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks! \n\n\n\nStop by the Thatched Cottage between 11am and 4pm for free LEGO® and DUPLO® play before or after exploring the exhibition. Build your own creations\, then pick up a Nature Connects Scavenger Hunt and set off to find the sculptures throughout the Gardens. Return your completed scavenger hunt to the cottage to receive a small prize. \n\n\n\nWhether it’s your first visit or you’re coming back for another day of LEGO fun\, this hands-on activity is the perfect way to make your visit even more memorable. \n\n\n\nIncluded with admission. All Ages. URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/lego-free-play-in-the-thatched-cottage-3/2026-08-23/ CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/lego-free-play-thatched-cottage-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T170000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043514 CREATED:20260312T181542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T163715Z UID:10001255-1787385600-1787418000@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:Long Island Celtic Festival and Highland Games DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate the rich traditions\, music\, and culture of the Celtic heritage at Old Westbury Gardens’ Long Island Celtic Festival and Highland Games. This full-day family-friendly festival brings together the sights\, sounds\, and spirit of Ireland\, Scotland\, Wales\, and beyond for a memorable celebration on the expansive lawns in front of historic Westbury House. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re celebrating your own heritage or simply looking for a fun day out\, the festival offers something for everyone. \n\n\n\nFestival highlights include:🎵 Live Celtic music and entertainment🥁 Pipe and drum bands💪 Highland Games demonstrations and athletic competitions💃 Traditional and contemporary dance performances🛍️ Celtic marketplace featuring unique vendors and crafts🍴 Food and drink vendors👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly activities and entertainment \n\n\n\nLearn more about the festival\, including the performers\, vendors\, and activities. → CLICK HERE. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscounted tickets available online until 11:59pm on August 19! Prices go up August 20. Get your tickets now! \n\n\n\n\n\nONLINE EARLY BIRD TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\nbecome a member\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are currently accepting applications for food and retail vendors. If you offer Celtic-themed products\, crafts\, or culinary delights\, we’d love to hear from you! \n\n\n\n\nVENDOR INFORMATION & APPLICATION URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/long-island-celtic-festival-and-highland-games/ CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Seasonal/Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DSC_4971-scaled-e1773338332343.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T130000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043514 CREATED:20260804T181055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T181056Z UID:10001565-1787313600-1787317200@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:Secrets of the Service Wing Tour DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nTickets for this tour include access to Westbury House and the gardens. All tickets are non-refundable. \n\n\n\nFor many years visitors to Westbury House asked what was beyond the first-floor corridor. Now they can go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing.” \n\n\n\nIn this 60-minute guided tour you’ll be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps and their guests. You’ll tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of the social peers of the Phippses in the early 20th century. You’ll go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen\, scullery\, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. \n\n\n\nNEW for 2026! As part of the tour\, visitors will now walk through the stately Dining Room and get closer than ever before to the art and historic furnishings that define this grand space—experiencing it not from behind a rope and stanchions\, but as it was meant to be seen. \n\n\n\nThis tour lasts a little over one hour and because of its physical demands\, it is not recommended for individuals with limited mobility or children under 8 years of age. This tour requires descending a narrow staircase of 17 steps down to the ground floor/basement\, so no person (including children and infants) may be lifted or carried throughout the tour. \n\n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/secrets-of-the-service-wing-tour-128/2026-08-21/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal/Special Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6_DSC_1165.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T170000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260721T192735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T204141Z UID:10001538-1787308200-1787331600@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:LEGO Free Play in the Thatched Cottage! DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nThere’s even MORE LEGO fun to discover at Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks! \n\n\n\nStop by the Thatched Cottage between 10:30 am and 5:00 pm for free LEGO® and DUPLO® play before or after exploring the exhibition. Build your own creations\, then pick up a Nature Connects® Scavenger Hunt and set off to find the sculptures throughout the Gardens. Return your completed scavenger hunt to the cottage to receive a small prize. \n\n\n\nWhether it’s your first visit or you’re coming back for another day of LEGO fun\, this hands-on activity is the perfect way to make your visit even more memorable. \n\n\n\nIncluded with admission. All Ages. URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/lego-free-play-in-the-thatched-cottage/2026-08-21/ CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/lego-free-play-thatched-cottage-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T201500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T220000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260304T210952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T195610Z UID:10001219-1787256900-1787263200@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:Stargazers DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nJoin members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for an evening of guided stargazing and nighttime skywatching. Learn about the stars\, planets\, and seasonal constellations visible overhead while experienced observers help you navigate the night sky through telescopes and shared knowledge. \n\n\n\nGates open 30 minutes before observing begins\, allowing guests time to settle in and take in the twilight transition before the sky comes alive. Bring your curiosity and enjoy a relaxed\, awe-filled evening under the stars. asliclub.org \n\n\n\nAll ages. Free event! URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/stargazers-5/2026-08-20/ CATEGORIES:Family Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Stargazers-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T150000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260804T184321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T184323Z UID:10001590-1787234400-1787238000@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:Secrets of the Service Wing Tour DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nTickets for this tour include access to Westbury House and the gardens. All tickets are non-refundable. \n\n\n\nFor many years visitors to Westbury House asked what was beyond the first-floor corridor. Now they can go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing.” \n\n\n\nIn this 60-minute guided tour you’ll be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps and their guests. You’ll tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of the social peers of the Phippses in the early 20th century. You’ll go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen\, scullery\, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. \n\n\n\nNEW for 2026! As part of the tour\, visitors will now walk through the stately Dining Room and get closer than ever before to the art and historic furnishings that define this grand space—experiencing it not from behind a rope and stanchions\, but as it was meant to be seen. \n\n\n\nThis tour lasts a little over one hour and because of its physical demands\, it is not recommended for individuals with limited mobility or children under 8 years of age. This tour requires descending a narrow staircase of 17 steps down to the ground floor/basement\, so no person (including children and infants) may be lifted or carried throughout the tour. \n\n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/secrets-of-the-service-wing-tour-133/2026-08-20/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal/Special Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6_DSC_1165.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T130000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260804T181055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T181056Z UID:10001564-1787227200-1787230800@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:Secrets of the Service Wing Tour DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nTickets for this tour include access to Westbury House and the gardens. All tickets are non-refundable. \n\n\n\nFor many years visitors to Westbury House asked what was beyond the first-floor corridor. Now they can go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing.” \n\n\n\nIn this 60-minute guided tour you’ll be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps and their guests. You’ll tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of the social peers of the Phippses in the early 20th century. You’ll go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen\, scullery\, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. \n\n\n\nNEW for 2026! As part of the tour\, visitors will now walk through the stately Dining Room and get closer than ever before to the art and historic furnishings that define this grand space—experiencing it not from behind a rope and stanchions\, but as it was meant to be seen. \n\n\n\nThis tour lasts a little over one hour and because of its physical demands\, it is not recommended for individuals with limited mobility or children under 8 years of age. This tour requires descending a narrow staircase of 17 steps down to the ground floor/basement\, so no person (including children and infants) may be lifted or carried throughout the tour. \n\n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/secrets-of-the-service-wing-tour-128/2026-08-20/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal/Special Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6_DSC_1165.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T173000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260611T210844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T210859Z UID:10001176-1787155200-1787160600@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:Sketching and Water Coloring for Adults DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nExplore your creativity in this hands-on adult education program with our Education Manager! Participants will use a sketch pad\, pencil\, watercolor set\, and brush provided during class while learning techniques for sketching from observation. At the end\, take home your finished artwork to display—supplies are for use during class only. \n\n\n\nThis is a rain or shine program. In the event of rain\, class will be held at The Barn at Orchard Hill or inside the Thatched Cottage where participants will paint a floral still life. \n\n\n\nPre-registration required. | $27 per participant |$5 supply fee only for Members \n\n\n\nKindly note: Library passes provide general admission only and are not valid for entry into pre-registered programs or special events. \n\n\n\n\n\nregister\n\n\n\n\n\nbecome a member URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/sketching-and-water-coloring-for-adults-15/2026-08-19/ CATEGORIES:Art,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_9521.jpg-rev-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T150000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260804T184321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T184323Z UID:10001589-1787148000-1787151600@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:Secrets of the Service Wing Tour DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nTickets for this tour include access to Westbury House and the gardens. All tickets are non-refundable. \n\n\n\nFor many years visitors to Westbury House asked what was beyond the first-floor corridor. Now they can go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing.” \n\n\n\nIn this 60-minute guided tour you’ll be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps and their guests. You’ll tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of the social peers of the Phippses in the early 20th century. You’ll go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen\, scullery\, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. \n\n\n\nNEW for 2026! As part of the tour\, visitors will now walk through the stately Dining Room and get closer than ever before to the art and historic furnishings that define this grand space—experiencing it not from behind a rope and stanchions\, but as it was meant to be seen. \n\n\n\nThis tour lasts a little over one hour and because of its physical demands\, it is not recommended for individuals with limited mobility or children under 8 years of age. This tour requires descending a narrow staircase of 17 steps down to the ground floor/basement\, so no person (including children and infants) may be lifted or carried throughout the tour. \n\n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/secrets-of-the-service-wing-tour-133/2026-08-19/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal/Special Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6_DSC_1165.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T150000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260312T164945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T185939Z UID:10001250-1787148000-1787151600@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:Nature Connects Tour DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the Nature Connects Tour\, a LEGO®-themed experience for visitors of all ages at Old Westbury Gardens! Explore Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® through a guided outdoor tour featuring incredible LEGO brick sculptures inspired by the natural world. Discover the creativity\, craftsmanship\, and stories behind these larger-than-life works of art\, and see nature in a whole new way. After the tour\, guests are invited to continue the fun with LEGO free play. \n\n\n\nAges 4+ | pre-registration required | $12 per child | $22 per adult | $20 per adult 62+ | 20% off member discount \n\n\n\nLocation: The Beech Tree \n\n\n\nKindly note: Library passes provide general admission only and are not valid for entry into pre-registered programs or special events. All tickets are non-refundable. \n\n\n\nLEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group\, which does not sponsor\, authorize\, or endorse this event. \n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Katerina Story \n\n\n\n\n\nregister\n\n\n\n\n\nbecome a member URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/seasonal-sprouts-nature-connects-9/ CATEGORIES:Art,Family Fun,Seasonal/Special Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/OWG-Lego-Visitors38-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T130000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260804T181055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T181056Z UID:10001563-1787140800-1787144400@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:Secrets of the Service Wing Tour DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nTickets for this tour include access to Westbury House and the gardens. All tickets are non-refundable. \n\n\n\nFor many years visitors to Westbury House asked what was beyond the first-floor corridor. Now they can go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing.” \n\n\n\nIn this 60-minute guided tour you’ll be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps and their guests. You’ll tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of the social peers of the Phippses in the early 20th century. You’ll go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen\, scullery\, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. \n\n\n\nNEW for 2026! As part of the tour\, visitors will now walk through the stately Dining Room and get closer than ever before to the art and historic furnishings that define this grand space—experiencing it not from behind a rope and stanchions\, but as it was meant to be seen. \n\n\n\nThis tour lasts a little over one hour and because of its physical demands\, it is not recommended for individuals with limited mobility or children under 8 years of age. This tour requires descending a narrow staircase of 17 steps down to the ground floor/basement\, so no person (including children and infants) may be lifted or carried throughout the tour. \n\n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/secrets-of-the-service-wing-tour-128/2026-08-19/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal/Special Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6_DSC_1165.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T170000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260721T192735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T204141Z UID:10001537-1787135400-1787158800@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:LEGO Free Play in the Thatched Cottage! DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nThere’s even MORE LEGO fun to discover at Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks! \n\n\n\nStop by the Thatched Cottage between 10:30 am and 5:00 pm for free LEGO® and DUPLO® play before or after exploring the exhibition. Build your own creations\, then pick up a Nature Connects® Scavenger Hunt and set off to find the sculptures throughout the Gardens. Return your completed scavenger hunt to the cottage to receive a small prize. \n\n\n\nWhether it’s your first visit or you’re coming back for another day of LEGO fun\, this hands-on activity is the perfect way to make your visit even more memorable. \n\n\n\nIncluded with admission. All Ages. URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/lego-free-play-in-the-thatched-cottage/2026-08-19/ CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/lego-free-play-thatched-cottage-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T113000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260610T132911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T132914Z UID:10001311-1787135400-1787139000@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi in the Gardens DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nTai chi—a unique form of “moving meditation”—calms the mind\, relaxes the body and strengthens the spirit. Sessions are taught by professional tai chi instructor\, Linda Cafiero\, and are designed for all experience levels. \n\n\n\nNEW FOR 2026: There is no inclement weather location. If the class is cancelled due to inclement weather\, an announcement will be posted on the Old Westbury Gardens website by 6:00 pm the prior day\, and the fee will be refunded. \n\n\n\n$32 per session (registration can be done online or the day of at the admission booth—credit/debit cards only).  \n\n\n\nMembers receive a $11 discount ($11 fee per class) if they purchase at the gate (credit/debit cards only) or by phone; they receive a $12 discount ($10 fee per class) if they register online.  \n\n\n\n\n\nregister\n\n\n\n\n\nbecome a member URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/tai-chi-in-the-gardens-6/2026-08-19/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/taichi.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T150000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260804T184321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T184323Z UID:10001588-1786975200-1786978800@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:Secrets of the Service Wing Tour DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nTickets for this tour include access to Westbury House and the gardens. All tickets are non-refundable. \n\n\n\nFor many years visitors to Westbury House asked what was beyond the first-floor corridor. Now they can go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing.” \n\n\n\nIn this 60-minute guided tour you’ll be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps and their guests. You’ll tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of the social peers of the Phippses in the early 20th century. You’ll go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen\, scullery\, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. \n\n\n\nNEW for 2026! As part of the tour\, visitors will now walk through the stately Dining Room and get closer than ever before to the art and historic furnishings that define this grand space—experiencing it not from behind a rope and stanchions\, but as it was meant to be seen. \n\n\n\nThis tour lasts a little over one hour and because of its physical demands\, it is not recommended for individuals with limited mobility or children under 8 years of age. This tour requires descending a narrow staircase of 17 steps down to the ground floor/basement\, so no person (including children and infants) may be lifted or carried throughout the tour. \n\n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/secrets-of-the-service-wing-tour-133/2026-08-17/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal/Special Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6_DSC_1165.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T130000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260804T181055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T181056Z UID:10001562-1786968000-1786971600@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:Secrets of the Service Wing Tour DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nTickets for this tour include access to Westbury House and the gardens. All tickets are non-refundable. \n\n\n\nFor many years visitors to Westbury House asked what was beyond the first-floor corridor. Now they can go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing.” \n\n\n\nIn this 60-minute guided tour you’ll be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps and their guests. You’ll tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of the social peers of the Phippses in the early 20th century. You’ll go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen\, scullery\, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. \n\n\n\nNEW for 2026! As part of the tour\, visitors will now walk through the stately Dining Room and get closer than ever before to the art and historic furnishings that define this grand space—experiencing it not from behind a rope and stanchions\, but as it was meant to be seen. \n\n\n\nThis tour lasts a little over one hour and because of its physical demands\, it is not recommended for individuals with limited mobility or children under 8 years of age. This tour requires descending a narrow staircase of 17 steps down to the ground floor/basement\, so no person (including children and infants) may be lifted or carried throughout the tour. \n\n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/secrets-of-the-service-wing-tour-128/2026-08-17/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal/Special Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6_DSC_1165.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T160000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260801T172156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T175443Z UID:10001550-1786962600-1786982400@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:Yoga Retreat at Old Westbury Gardens DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nFOUR SPOTS LEFT! \n\n\n\nSpend a nourishing day immersed in yoga\, mindfulness\, nature and community at Old Westbury Gardens. \n\n\n\nThis intimate retreat\, led by OWG Yoga instructor\, Marilyn Ashley\, is an opportunity to slow down\, reconnect and tend to your inner garden through restorative practices and time in nature. \n\n\n\nRetreat Highlights: \n\n\n\n\nGentle yoga\n\n\n\nGuided meditation & breathwork\n\n\n\nJournaling & self-reflection\n\n\n\nMindful nature walk through the gardens\n\n\n\nNourishing lunch at Café in the Woods\n\n\n\nTime to explore the gardens\n\n\n\nCommunity connection\n\n\n\n\nSurrounded by the timeless beauty of Old Westbury Gardens\, you’ll discover space to pause\, breathe\, and cultivate a deeper sense of well-being. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets & Information\n\n\n\nLunch at Café in the Woods is included. When registering\, you will need to pre-order your meal selection. You can view the menu here. \n\n\n\nLocation: Meet at the Beech Tree next to Westbury House \n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: \n\n\n\nMarilyn Ashley is a yoga educator and E-RYT 500 with over 12 years of full-time teaching experience. Trained at Kripalu\, she integrates traditional yoga philosophy with a gentle\, accessible approach to movement and mindfulness. Marilyn leads teacher trainings\, retreats\, and workshops\, and is known for creating supportive spaces that encourage both personal growth and deep rest. Her work emphasizes the therapeutic and transformative aspects of yoga\, with a special focus on gentle practices\, breath-work and philosophical teachings. \n\n\n\n\n\nregister\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a member URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/yoga-retreat-at-old-westbury-gardens-2/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal/Special Events,Wellness,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_3306-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260817T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260817T113000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260424T154231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T182853Z UID:10001336-1786962600-1786966200@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:Yoga in the Gardens DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a gentle\, all-levels yoga class surrounded by the serene beauty of Westbury Gardens. This practice is designed to support mindful movement\, ease in the body\, and a sense of inner peace. Through slow\, intentional postures\, breath awareness\, and moments of stillness\, students are invited to reconnect\, restore\, and move at a pace that honors their unique needs. Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner\, this class offers a welcoming space to soften\, stretch\, and reset for the week ahead.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarilyn Ashley is a yoga educator and E-RYT 500 with over 12 years of full-time teaching experience. Trained at Kripalu\, she integrates traditional yoga philosophy with a gentle\, accessible approach to movement and mindfulness. Marilyn leads teacher trainings\, retreats\, and workshops\, and is known for creating supportive spaces that encourage both personal growth and deep rest. Her work emphasizes the therapeutic and transformative aspects of yoga\, with a special focus on gentle practices\, breath-work and philosophical teachings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNEW FOR 2026: There is no inclement weather location. If the class is cancelled due to inclement weather\, an announcement will be posted on the Old Westbury Gardens website by :6:00 pm the prior day.  \n\n\n\n$32 per session (registration can be done online or the day of at the admission booth—credit/debit cards only).  \n\n\n\nMembers receive a $11 discount ($11 fee per class) if they purchase at the gate (credit/debit cards only) or by phone; they receive a $12 discount ($10 fee per class) if they register online.  \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nbecome a member URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/yoga-in-the-gardens-11/2026-08-17/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_2033.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T113000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260311T163434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T163436Z UID:10001227-1786962600-1787311800@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:Summer Tiny Gardeners Week-Long Program DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nThis five-class program for ages 2–3 invites caregivers and children to learn together through play and guided exploration. Each class includes a story and a themed focus—Color\, Shapes\, Foods\, Gardening\, or the Senses—paired with music\, movement\, and hands-on sensory activities. Families experience the Gardens side by side in an all-weather program\, with indoor space used as needed. \n\n\n\nThis is a 5-day Monday through Friday\, all-weather program using an indoor space as needed.   \n\n\n\nAdvance registration is required for participation in this program. \n\n\n\nAges 2-3| $150 non-member child | 20% discount for members | One (1) adult included with registration \n\n\n\nLocation: The Barn at Orchard Hill \n\n\n\n\n\nregister\n\n\n\n\n\nbecome a member URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/summer-tiny-gardeners-week-long-program-3/ CATEGORIES:Kids,Seasonal/Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/summer-tiny-gardeners-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T160000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260804T183758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T183759Z UID:10001578-1786892400-1786896000@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:Secrets of the Service Wing Tour DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nTickets for this tour include access to Westbury House and the gardens. All tickets are non-refundable. \n\n\n\nFor many years visitors to Westbury House asked what was beyond the first-floor corridor. Now they can go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing.” \n\n\n\nIn this 60-minute guided tour you’ll be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps and their guests. You’ll tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of the social peers of the Phippses in the early 20th century. You’ll go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen\, scullery\, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. \n\n\n\nNEW for 2026! As part of the tour\, visitors will now walk through the stately Dining Room and get closer than ever before to the art and historic furnishings that define this grand space—experiencing it not from behind a rope and stanchions\, but as it was meant to be seen. \n\n\n\nThis tour lasts a little over one hour and because of its physical demands\, it is not recommended for individuals with limited mobility or children under 8 years of age. This tour requires descending a narrow staircase of 17 steps down to the ground floor/basement\, so no person (including children and infants) may be lifted or carried throughout the tour. \n\n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/secrets-of-the-service-wing-tour-132/2026-08-16/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal/Special Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6_DSC_1165.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T143000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260804T181925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T183220Z UID:10001573-1786887000-1786890600@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:Secrets of the Service Wing Tour DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nTickets for this tour include access to Westbury House and the gardens. All tickets are non-refundable. \n\n\n\nFor many years visitors to Westbury House asked what was beyond the first-floor corridor. Now they can go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing.” \n\n\n\nIn this 60-minute guided tour you’ll be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps and their guests. You’ll tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of the social peers of the Phippses in the early 20th century. You’ll go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen\, scullery\, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. \n\n\n\nNEW for 2026! As part of the tour\, visitors will now walk through the stately Dining Room and get closer than ever before to the art and historic furnishings that define this grand space—experiencing it not from behind a rope and stanchions\, but as it was meant to be seen. \n\n\n\nThis tour lasts a little over one hour and because of its physical demands\, it is not recommended for individuals with limited mobility or children under 8 years of age. This tour requires descending a narrow staircase of 17 steps down to the ground floor/basement\, so no person (including children and infants) may be lifted or carried throughout the tour. \n\n\n\n\n\npurchase tickets\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/secrets-of-the-service-wing-tour-130/2026-08-16/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal/Special Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6_DSC_1165.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T160000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260721T200013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T200014Z UID:10001545-1786878000-1786896000@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:LEGO Free Play in the Thatched Cottage! DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nThere’s even MORE LEGO fun to discover at Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks! \n\n\n\nStop by the Thatched Cottage between 11am and 4pm for free LEGO® and DUPLO® play before or after exploring the exhibition. Build your own creations\, then pick up a Nature Connects Scavenger Hunt and set off to find the sculptures throughout the Gardens. Return your completed scavenger hunt to the cottage to receive a small prize. \n\n\n\nWhether it’s your first visit or you’re coming back for another day of LEGO fun\, this hands-on activity is the perfect way to make your visit even more memorable. \n\n\n\nIncluded with admission. All Ages. URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/lego-free-play-in-the-thatched-cottage-3/2026-08-16/ CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/lego-free-play-thatched-cottage-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T200000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260312T190839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T180448Z UID:10001261-1786813200-1786824000@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:Family Night: Take Flight DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nDiscover the fascinating world of birds and bats during this special after-hours experience in the gardens! From 5:00 – 8:00\, families are invited to explore… \n\n\n\n\nSean Kenney’s Nature Connects®\, an exhibit made with LEGO® bricks\, \n\n\n\nOur LEGO® free-play area\n\n\n\nLive Birds of Prey Show \n\n\n\nBat Walk \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the 5:30pm or 7:00pm Live Birds of Prey Show where participants will meet incredible birds of prey up close and learn what makes them so amazing\, plus a Bat Walk\, beginning at 7:30pm. \n\n\n\nKindly note\, when purchasing a ticket\, you will only be permitted to attend one of the scheduled Birds of Prey Shows. You will be granted access to the other featured activities throughout the timeframe surrounding each show. Please plan your visit accordingly.  \n\n\n\nThe Café in the Woods will remain open until 7pm on this evening for ticketholders to this event\, with last orders taken at 6:30pm. \n\n\n\nAll Ages | pre-registration required | $24 per child | $34 per adult | 20% member discount \n\n\n\nKindly note: All tickets are non-refundable. \n\n\n\n\n\n5:30pm Show\n\n\n\n\n\n7:00pm show\n\n\n\n\n\nbecome a member URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/family-night-backyard-bugs-3/ CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Seasonal/Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AdobeStock_468779201-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T130000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260804T181055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T181056Z UID:10001561-1786708800-1786712400@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:Secrets of the Service Wing Tour DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nTickets for this tour include access to Westbury House and the gardens. All tickets are non-refundable. \n\n\n\nFor many years visitors to Westbury House asked what was beyond the first-floor corridor. Now they can go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing.” \n\n\n\nIn this 60-minute guided tour you’ll be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps and their guests. You’ll tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of the social peers of the Phippses in the early 20th century. You’ll go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen\, scullery\, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. \n\n\n\nNEW for 2026! As part of the tour\, visitors will now walk through the stately Dining Room and get closer than ever before to the art and historic furnishings that define this grand space—experiencing it not from behind a rope and stanchions\, but as it was meant to be seen. \n\n\n\nThis tour lasts a little over one hour and because of its physical demands\, it is not recommended for individuals with limited mobility or children under 8 years of age. This tour requires descending a narrow staircase of 17 steps down to the ground floor/basement\, so no person (including children and infants) may be lifted or carried throughout the tour. \n\n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/secrets-of-the-service-wing-tour-128/2026-08-14/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal/Special Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6_DSC_1165.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T170000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260721T192735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T204141Z UID:10001536-1786703400-1786726800@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:LEGO Free Play in the Thatched Cottage! DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nThere’s even MORE LEGO fun to discover at Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks! \n\n\n\nStop by the Thatched Cottage between 10:30 am and 5:00 pm for free LEGO® and DUPLO® play before or after exploring the exhibition. Build your own creations\, then pick up a Nature Connects® Scavenger Hunt and set off to find the sculptures throughout the Gardens. Return your completed scavenger hunt to the cottage to receive a small prize. \n\n\n\nWhether it’s your first visit or you’re coming back for another day of LEGO fun\, this hands-on activity is the perfect way to make your visit even more memorable. \n\n\n\nIncluded with admission. All Ages. URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/lego-free-play-in-the-thatched-cottage/2026-08-14/ CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/lego-free-play-thatched-cottage-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T150000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260804T184321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T184323Z UID:10001587-1786629600-1786633200@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:Secrets of the Service Wing Tour DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nTickets for this tour include access to Westbury House and the gardens. All tickets are non-refundable. \n\n\n\nFor many years visitors to Westbury House asked what was beyond the first-floor corridor. Now they can go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing.” \n\n\n\nIn this 60-minute guided tour you’ll be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps and their guests. You’ll tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of the social peers of the Phippses in the early 20th century. You’ll go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen\, scullery\, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. \n\n\n\nNEW for 2026! As part of the tour\, visitors will now walk through the stately Dining Room and get closer than ever before to the art and historic furnishings that define this grand space—experiencing it not from behind a rope and stanchions\, but as it was meant to be seen. \n\n\n\nThis tour lasts a little over one hour and because of its physical demands\, it is not recommended for individuals with limited mobility or children under 8 years of age. This tour requires descending a narrow staircase of 17 steps down to the ground floor/basement\, so no person (including children and infants) may be lifted or carried throughout the tour. \n\n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/secrets-of-the-service-wing-tour-133/2026-08-13/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal/Special Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6_DSC_1165.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T130000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260804T181055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T181056Z UID:10001560-1786622400-1786626000@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:Secrets of the Service Wing Tour DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nTickets for this tour include access to Westbury House and the gardens. All tickets are non-refundable. \n\n\n\nFor many years visitors to Westbury House asked what was beyond the first-floor corridor. Now they can go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing.” \n\n\n\nIn this 60-minute guided tour you’ll be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps and their guests. You’ll tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of the social peers of the Phippses in the early 20th century. You’ll go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen\, scullery\, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. \n\n\n\nNEW for 2026! As part of the tour\, visitors will now walk through the stately Dining Room and get closer than ever before to the art and historic furnishings that define this grand space—experiencing it not from behind a rope and stanchions\, but as it was meant to be seen. \n\n\n\nThis tour lasts a little over one hour and because of its physical demands\, it is not recommended for individuals with limited mobility or children under 8 years of age. This tour requires descending a narrow staircase of 17 steps down to the ground floor/basement\, so no person (including children and infants) may be lifted or carried throughout the tour. \n\n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/secrets-of-the-service-wing-tour-128/2026-08-13/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal/Special Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6_DSC_1165.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T180000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260312T172831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T175421Z UID:10001253-1786550400-1786557600@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:Embroidery Class DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nLearn basic embroidery stitches and make a small\, embroidered design with the help of an instructor. All supplies are included\, and participants take home their hoop and embroidered design. \n\n\n\nAdults & Ages 12+ | Pre-registration required. | $30 per participant | 20% member discount \n\n\n\nLocation: The Barn at Orchard Hill \n\n\n\nKindly note: Library passes provide general admission only and are not valid for entry into pre-registered programs or special events. \n\n\n\n\n\nregister\n\n\n\n\n\nbecome a member URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/embroidery-class-3/ CATEGORIES:Art,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/6739fab6-096f-4df3-a06e-c86e89c2a578-scaled-e1784839232842.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T150000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260804T184321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T184323Z UID:10001586-1786543200-1786546800@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:Secrets of the Service Wing Tour DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nTickets for this tour include access to Westbury House and the gardens. All tickets are non-refundable. \n\n\n\nFor many years visitors to Westbury House asked what was beyond the first-floor corridor. Now they can go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing.” \n\n\n\nIn this 60-minute guided tour you’ll be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps and their guests. You’ll tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of the social peers of the Phippses in the early 20th century. You’ll go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen\, scullery\, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. \n\n\n\nNEW for 2026! As part of the tour\, visitors will now walk through the stately Dining Room and get closer than ever before to the art and historic furnishings that define this grand space—experiencing it not from behind a rope and stanchions\, but as it was meant to be seen. \n\n\n\nThis tour lasts a little over one hour and because of its physical demands\, it is not recommended for individuals with limited mobility or children under 8 years of age. This tour requires descending a narrow staircase of 17 steps down to the ground floor/basement\, so no person (including children and infants) may be lifted or carried throughout the tour. \n\n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/secrets-of-the-service-wing-tour-133/2026-08-12/ CATEGORIES:Seasonal/Special Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6_DSC_1165.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T150000 DTSTAMP:20260808T043515 CREATED:20260312T164858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T185750Z UID:10001249-1786543200-1786546800@www.oldwestburygardens.org SUMMARY:Nature Connects Tour DESCRIPTION:Seasonal/Special Events\, Tours\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the Nature Connects Tour\, a LEGO®-themed experience for visitors of all ages at Old Westbury Gardens! Explore Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® through a guided outdoor tour featuring incredible LEGO brick sculptures inspired by the natural world. Discover the creativity\, craftsmanship\, and stories behind these larger-than-life works of art\, and see nature in a whole new way. After the tour\, guests are invited to continue the fun with LEGO free play. \n\n\n\nAges 4+ | pre-registration required | $12 per child | $22 per adult | $20 per adult 62+ | 20% off member discount \n\n\n\nLocation: The Beech Tree \n\n\n\nKindly note: Library passes provide general admission only and are not valid for entry into pre-registered programs or special events. All tickets are non-refundable. \n\n\n\nLEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group\, which does not sponsor\, authorize\, or endorse this event. \n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Katerina Story \n\n\n\n\n\nregister\n\n\n\n\n\nbecome a member URL:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/event/seasonal-sprouts-nature-connects-8/ CATEGORIES:Art,Family Fun,Seasonal/Special Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/OWG-Lego-Visitors38-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR