Registration in advance is required. Old Westbury Gardens, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the former home of John S. Phipps and his wife, Margarita Grace Phipps. Built in 1906 by the English designer George A. Crawley, the magnificent Charles II-style mansion is nestled amid 150 acres, featuring carefully planned formal gardens and landscaped grounds interspersed with woodlands, ponds and lakes. Westbury House, with its grand architectural features and generous proportions, is furnished with fine English antiques and decorative arts from the more than fifty years of the family's residence. Members of Old Westbury Gardens and children under 6 are admitted free.
Parking is included in admission prices.
Jewelry and Lapidary Workshop Openings are still available for the Jewelry and Lapidary Workshop at the Garvies Point Museum in Glen Cove. Instructor Peter Garofolo, a noted metalsmith and goldsmith, will conduct the workshop in a large well-equipped space. The program is scheduled for Wednesdays, beginning September 12 through December 5th. Those interested in participating may select either the 1 to 4 p.m. or 6 to 9 p.m. session. Garvies Point Museum and Preserve is located on Barry Drive in Glen Cove.