Come
late October, it just feels natural to dwell on the enchanting
qualities of Wave Hill’s superb gardens, especially over the coming
weekend.
SAT, SUN, OCTOBER 20, 21 ENCHANTED WAVE HILL WEEKEND
There’s
magic in the Bronx! Bring your little fairies and gnomes to Enchanted
Wave Hill to construct a tiny house in the woods, fashioned from sticks
and leaves (and a bit of pixie dust). Storyteller Rama Mandel weaves
tales of Wave Hill’s fabled woodland fairies. Artist Janice Patrignani
creates a dreamy setting for your enchanted activities—paint with her!
Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend thanks to the
generous support of Target.
ON THE GROUNDS & ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒2PM
SAT, OCTOBER 20 FAMILY ART PROJECT—FAIRY WANDS AND TINY HOUSES
Fairy Wands and Tiny Houses/Varitas mágicas y casas pequeñitas
Put
some of nature’s magic into your own magical wand. Listen to fairy
stories told by Rama Mandel and then venture into Wave Hill’s enchanted
woodlands. Fashion sticks, leaves and bark into a tiny fairy-sized
dwelling as part of a charmed forest metropolis. Enchanted Wave Hill Weekend event. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend.
ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM
SAT, OCTOBER 20 TAI CHI CHUAN
Quiet
like a mountain, moving like a river, Tai Chi is a sequence of gentle
movements based on images found in nature. Short and long form classes
are led by Irving Yee, an active member of the William CC Chen Tai Chi
School. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245
by 8AM on the day of the class for weather updates. Session fee: $15
Member/$23 Non-member. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
ON THE GROUNDS, 10AM Beginners, 11AM Intermediates
SAT, OCTOBER 20 NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY: THE PALISADES IN FOCUS SOLD OUT
In
collaboration with the Hudson River Museum and the Palisades Interstate
Park−NJ Section, Wave Hill offers an art workshop series inspired by
the Palisades. In this session, For this session, join landscape
photographer Benjamin Swett for a photographic survey of the landscape
as you hike the Dyckman Hill Trail to High Tom’s lookout in the
Interstate Palisades Park in New Jersey. As you explore the view from
various elevations, experiment with ways to see and represent the rocks,
trees and the dramatic cliffs in relation to the historic backdrop of
the Hudson River. Prior to the hike, Eric Nelson, Historic Interpreter
for The Palisades Interstate Park‒NJ, recounts the fascinating cultural
history of the Palisades from past to present. Both film and digital
photographers of all skill levels welcome. Moderate hike. Space is
limited. $20 Wave Hill Member/$30 Non-member each session. Registration
required, online at www.wavehill.org, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center or by calling 718.549.3200 x305. The Picturing the Palisades workshop series concludes November 17.
PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK−NJ SECTION, 10AM−1PM
SAT, OCTOBER 20 ENCHANTED WAVE HILL PAINTING ACTIVITY
Join
guest artist Janice Patrignani and paint on silk fabric, inspired by
the flora and fauna at Wave Hill, as part of a communal art project. Enchanted Wave Hill Weekend event. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend.
ON THE GROUNDS, 11AM—2PM
SAT, OCTOBER 20 WAVE HILL HISTORY WALK: GEORGE PERKINS AND THE PALISADES
Stroll
the grounds with historian and Wave Hill Garden Guide Deirdre LaPorte
and discover how George Perkins, the former owner of Wave Hill, played a
pivotal role in preserving the Palisades. Free, and admission to the
grounds is free all weekend.
MEET AT THE PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11AM
SAT, OCTOBER 20 GALLERY TOUR
Join an exhibition interpreter for one of our regularly scheduled tours of Wave Hill’s fall exhibition Foregrounding the Palisades,
sculptural installations by artists Isidro Blasco, Blane de St. Croix
and Paula Winokur that focus on the cliffs across the Hudson River, a
quintessential feature of Wave Hill’s vista—and history. In the
Sunroom, Gail Biederman suspends a net-like map of commercial and
handmade felt reflecting local topography. Tours take place Tuesdays and
Saturdays at 2PM. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all
weekend.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
SUN, OCTOBER 21 HATHA YOGA
Release
stress and find refuge from city life by practicing seasonal yoga,
surrounded by the beauty of Wave Hill. Hatha Yoga involves the use of
physical postures, breath control and meditation to create a supple,
strong and relaxed body-mind. Classes are led by Neem Dewji, certified
in Hatha and Therapeutic Yoga from The Yoga for Health Foundation in
Bedfordshire, England, and The Integral Yoga Institute in NYC.
Participants should bring a mat, dress in loosely fitting clothing and
come to class with breakfast well digested. All levels welcomed. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245
by 8AM on the day of the class for weather updates. Session fee: $15
Member/$23 Non-member. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
ON THE GROUNDS, 10–11:15AM
SUN, OCTOBER 21 FAMILY ART PROJECT— FAIRY WANDS AND TINY HOUSES
Fairy Wands and Tiny Houses/Varitas mágicas y casas pequeñitas
Put
some of nature’s magic into your own magical wand. Listen to fairy
stories told by Rama Mandel and then venture into Wave Hill’s enchanted
woodlands. Fashion sticks, leaves and bark into a tiny fairy-sized
dwelling as part of a charmed forest metropolis. Enchanted Wave Hill Weekend event. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend.
ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM
SUN, OCTOBER 21 ENCHANTED WAVE HILL PAINTING ACTIVITY
Join
guest artist Janice Patrignani and paint on silk fabric, inspired by
the flora and fauna at Wave Hill, as part of a communal art project. Enchanted Wave Hill Weekend event. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend.
ON THE GROUNDS, 11AM—2PM
SUN, OCTOBER 21 GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS WALK
Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM
TUE, OCTOBER 23 GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS WALK
Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11AM
TUE, OCTOBER 23 GALLERY TOUR
Join an exhibition interpreter for one of our regularly scheduled tours of Wave Hill’s fall exhibition Foregrounding the Palisades,
sculptural installations by artists Isidro Blasco, Blane de St. Croix
and Paula Winokur that focus on the cliffs across the Hudson River, a
quintessential feature of Wave Hill’s vista—and history. In the
Sunroom, Gail Biederman suspends a net-like map of commercial and
handmade felt reflecting local topography. Tours take place Tuesdays and
Saturdays at 2PM. Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
A
28-acre public garden and cultural center overlooking the Hudson River
and Palisades, Wave Hill’s mission is to celebrate the artistry and
legacy of its gardens and landscape, to preserve its magnificent views,
and to explore human connections to the natural world through programs
in horticulture, education and the arts.
HOURS Open all year, Tuesday through Sunday and many major holidays: 9AM—4:30PM. Closes 5:30PM, March 15—October 31.
ADMISSION $8 adults, $4 students and seniors 65+, $2 children 6—18. Free Saturday mornings until noon. Free until noon October Tuesdays. Free to Wave Hill Members and children under 6.
PROGRAM FEES Program s are free with admission to the grounds unless otherwise noted.
DIRECTIONS
– Getting here is easy! Located only 3o minutes from midtown Manhattan,
Wave Hill’s free shuttle van transports you to and from our front gate
and Metro-North’s Riverdale station, as well as the 242
nd
Street stop on the #1 subway line. Limited onsite parking is available
for $8 per vehicle. Free offsite parking is available nearby with
continuous, complimentary shuttle service to and from the offsite lot
and our front gate. Complete directions and shuttle bus schedule at
www.wavehill.org/visit/.
Left - Front view from Broadway as the modular building is being constructed in Van Cortlandt Park.
Left - Modular units were spread out on the ice rink site, and picked up when needed.
Left - The final modular unit is in place
