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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
October 6, 2026
2026 Mary S. Phipps Luncheon for Education
We are proud to present the second annual Mary S. Phipps Luncheon for Education, graciously chaired by Gigi Sheldon. The luncheon honors Mary’s remarkable legacy […]
October 6, 2026
Old Westbury Gardens: Days of Grace on Long Island: A Conversation with Clive Aslet and Dylan Thomas
Join award-winning editor and writer Clive Aslet and celebrated international photographer Dylan Thomas for an engaging conversation about the creative process behind their newest publication, Old […]
October 7, 2026
Scarecrow Garden Exhibit
Get into the spirit of the season with a stroll through Old Westbury Gardens’ Scarecrow Garden! Discover a delightful collection of creative scarecrows, from charming […]
October 7, 2026
Tai Chi in the Gardens
Tai 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 […]
October 8, 2026
Scarecrow Garden Exhibit
Get into the spirit of the season with a stroll through Old Westbury Gardens’ Scarecrow Garden! Discover a delightful collection of creative scarecrows, from charming […]
October 9, 2026
Scarecrow Garden Exhibit
Get into the spirit of the season with a stroll through Old Westbury Gardens’ Scarecrow Garden! Discover a delightful collection of creative scarecrows, from charming […]
What’s in Bloom?
There’s always something blooming at Old Westbury Gardens.
See what’s putting on a show this month!
Plan Your Visit
Today's Hours: 10:00am to 6:00pm
FINAL ADMISSIONS: 4:00pm for non-members, 5:00pm for members.
71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, NY, 11568
info@oldwestburygardens.org
(516) 333-0048
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🐾 Fall “Dog Days” Weekend is coming back to Old Westbury Gardens! 🍂
Bring your four-legged friends on October 24 & 25, when leashed dogs are welcome to explore the designated gardens with you.
Then, on Sunday, October 25, join us for the Fall Dog Parade & Costume Contest! Dress your pup (and maybe yourself) up for the occasion, register by 2 p.m., and join the parade at 3 p.m., followed by the awarding of prizes.
Whether your dog is dressed to impress, dressed for laughs, or simply ready for a fall stroll, we can’t wait to see them!
Included with admission. Advance tickets required. Link in bio for tickets.
Vendors on site 10/25 ONLY from 11am -4pm. Interested in being a vendor? Use the Fall Dog Parade link in bio to find your way to the application.
🐶🍂 We’ll see you—and your best friend—in the Gardens!
#oldwestburygardens #dogs #dogfriendly #longisland #falldogdays
Somewhere between the changing leaves and the stories held within the Gardens, October feels like the right time for a book about a historic Long Island landmark.
Tomorrow, "Old Westbury Gardens: Days of Grace on Long Island" from @triglyphbooks officially arrives, offering a new look at the history, architecture, gardens, and people that shaped this remarkable place.
From page 218-219: "Atlas carries the weight of the world in the Boxwood Garden," surrounded by the brilliant colors of autumn.
Join us tomorrow evening, October 6, at 6pm for the book launch event with authors Clive Aslet @cliveaslet and Dylan Thomas @dylan_location, moderated by Thammanoune Kannalikham @kannalikham_designs. The evening will include a conversation with the authors, sparkling wine and light hors d’oeuvres, and a book signing.
📅 October 6 | 6pm
Tickets are available now at link in bio!
#oldwestburygardens #longisland #booklaunch #history #event
🍂📚 STORYBOOK STROLL IS TOMORROW!
From 10:30 to 11:30am, little listeners ages 3–5 are invited to join us for a morning of exploring, storytelling, autumn discovery and some hands-on creativity!
Our new and improved Storybook Stroll route begins at the map stand by the parking lot and winds through the formal gardens, where we’ll look for nature’s wonders along the way. Then we’ll head to the Thatched Cottage for a reading of “Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn” by Kenard Pak and a hands-on craft for each child to take home.
A perfect fall morning for little explorers! 🍂
🍁 Saturday, October 3
🎟️ Included with admission. Link in bio for tickets!
#oldwestburygardens #garden #storytime #craft #longisland
🎸 ROCKIN’ THE WOODS THIS SUNDAY! 🎸
Spend your Sunday afternoon with Rockville Drive @rockvilledrive at the Café in the Woods, operated by @polkadotpoundcake. Join us October 4 from 1–4 PM for live music surrounded by the beautiful autumn landscape at Old Westbury Gardens.
Grab a drink or bite from the Café, settle in, and enjoy an afternoon of music in the woods. 🍂🎶
📅 Sunday, October 4
⏰ 1–4 PM
📍 Café in the Woods at Old Westbury Gardens
🎟️ Link in bio for general admission tickets
#OldWestburyGardens #RockvilleDrive #LiveMusic #Sunday #LongIsland
“Homesick we are, and always, for another and different world.”
— Vita Sackville-West, “The Garden”
Maybe that’s what a garden can give us.
A little beauty. A little quiet. A feeling of being somewhere else entirely.
Come find your way to that other world at Old Westbury Gardens. 🌿
Open Wednesday–Monday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Get tickets at link in bio.
#oldwestburygardens #longisland #nyc #gardeninspo #peace
🎃 TODAY IS THE DAY!
Want to see your scarecrow in the Scarecrow Garden at Old Westbury Gardens?
TODAY (Sept 29) is your last day to register your creation!
Charming, clever, whimsical, wonderfully weird—we want to see what you’ve got. 👀
🎃 Register today; link in bio for more information!
🍂 Drop off your scarecrow October 1
🏆 Winners announced October 24
🌾 Scarecrow Garden on view October 3–31
#OldWestburyGardens #ScarecrowGarden #LongIsland #FallForOWG #Contest
LOOK CLOSER. 👀
Pages 102–103 of Old Westbury Gardens: Days of Grace on Long Island take us inside the Dining Room of Westbury House, where dark paneling and Georgian portraits create a richly atmospheric setting designed for evening entertaining.
The room itself has an interesting history: in 1927, the paneling was brought from Henry and Annie Phipps’ former home at 1063 Fifth Avenue and adapted by architect George Crawley to fit its new setting at Old Westbury.
And now, you can get closer to it than ever before.
Ticketholders for our Secrets of the Service Wing tour can walk through the Dining Room as part of this behind-the-scenes experience, offering a closer look at a room that has rarely been accessible to visitors in this way.
Want to know more about the stories behind the rooms, objects, and people of Old Westbury Gardens? Join us October 6 at 6 p.m. for the launch of "Old Westbury Gardens: Days of Grace on Long Island," featuring a conversation with award-winning writer and editor Clive Aslet @cliveaslet celebrated international photographer Dylan Thomas @dylan_location, moderated by noted interior designer Thammanoune Kannalikham @kannalikham_designs.
Get tickets at the links in our bio!
"Old Westbury Gardens: Days of Grace on Long Island" is published by @triglyphbooks.
#oldwestburygardens #longisland #booklaunch #history #event
Due to the forecasted weather and for the safety of our attendees and staff, tonight’s Poética Musica concert has been canceled.
We know many of you were looking forward to this evening’s performance, and we’re sorry for the change in plans. Ticket holders will be contacted directly with further information about refunds.
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to welcome you back to Old Westbury Gardens soon.
