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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
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 […]
December 7, 2025
The Long Island Flute Club Holiday Flute Choir Concert
The Long Island Flute Club Holiday Flute Choir presents “Silvery Sounds of the Season,” an hour-long concert of holiday carols and seasonal favorites. The flute choir, […]
December 13, 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 […]
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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Give the gift of Membership and you’re giving a full year of beauty—season after season. ☀️
Today we continue our four-part look at a year in the life of an OWG member with Summer.
Summer at the Gardens is vibrant: roses in bloom, shady paths for wandering, and lawns filled with picnics, concerts, and outdoor programs. 🌿🌹 Inside Westbury House, warm light and cool rooms offer a perfect break from the heat.
For members, summer means community and celebration—Midsummer Nights, the Members’ Summer Social, discounted admission to the Long Island Celtic Festival, Member Appreciation Week, and free access to Gatsby at the Gardens Weekend. ✨
Give someone a season of color and a year of unforgettable experiences. 🎁
Use the membership link in bio for more info and to purchase a gift membership for those who deserve a year of something special.
#oldwestburygardens #giftideas #giftgiving #membership #giftmembership #longisland #spring
We’re kicking off a four-part look at a year in the life of an OWG member—starting with Spring. 🌷
Spring brings tulips, fresh color, and the reopening of Westbury House for a new season of beauty. ✨ Members enjoy exclusive events, early access, and moments that make this season feel special. 🌿
This holiday season, give someone a year of experiences—spring is just the beginning. 🎁
Gift memberships purchased before Dec 18 will be elegantly wrapped and sent directly to your recipient at no extra cost.
Use the membership link in bio for more info and to purchase a gift membership for those who deserve a year of something special.
#oldwestburygardens #giftideas #giftgiving #membership #giftmembership #longisland #spring
What a night! ✨
"Champagne & Chopin" filled Westbury House with music, joy, and so many smiling faces. Internationally acclaimed "Pianist with the Hair" Julian Gargiulo @julian.gargiulo was an absolute delight—witty, warm, and wonderfully talented—and his performance and personality made the evening truly special.
A heartfelt thank you to The Friends of Old Westbury Gardens @friendsofowg for bringing fresh, engaging programming to our community and for making nights like this possible. 🥂🎶
#oldwestburygardens #juliangargiulo #pianistwiththehair #friendsofowg #champagneandchopin #longisland #livemusic #concert #classicalmusic
11/21 UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT.
✨ 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! 🎨❄️🎄
#oldwestburygardens #longisland #longislandevents #familyfun #datenight❤️#seasonalsips #paintandsip
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
