Sunday, May 5, 2024

Wave Hill Weekly Events May 23 – May 30 | Open Memorial Day & Our Spring Gala

 

Wave Hill will be open Memorial Day, Mon, May 27, for a reflective and restorative day in nature. We’re also gearing up during the week for our annual Spring Gala. International landscape designer and Gala Honoree Tom de Witte will be giving a rare public talk on Tues, May 28 on bringing designs to life in both public and home gardens. The gardens will close early at 2PM on Thursday, May 30 as we prepare for the evening Gala.   

Don’t forget Wings Over Wave Hill on May 18-19 for a weekend of all things birds! Our naturalists and expert birders are on hand to reveal and explain their activities. Our popular annual falconry demonstration returns and there’s fun for all ages with hands-on activities, walks, talks and a bird-themed Family Art Project. Adults are invited to stay late on Saturday for our Birders Lounge, an evening of birders’ trivia, sunset walks and drinks on our cafe terrace.   

Garden Highlights Walk 
Free with admission to the grounds 
Registration not required 

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide--come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Public Garden Walks are most appropriate for adults or young adults.   

Public Gallery Tour 
Free with admission to the grounds 
Registration not required 

Drop in for an in-depth look at artworks on view in Glyndor Gallery and in the Sunroom Project Space, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden.    

Family Art Project: Herbal Arts
Free with admission to the grounds  
Registration not required  

Using your sense of smell and touch, discover the world of herbal and botanical arts. Decorate your own perfume bottle and then create a scented blend using lavender and other plants inspired by Wave Hill’s Herb Garden.  

Public Gallery Tour 
Free with admission to the grounds 
Registration not required 

Drop in for an in-depth look at artworks on view in Glyndor Gallery and in the Sunroom Project Space, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden.   

Garden Highlights Walk 
Free with admission to the grounds 
Registration not required 

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide--come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Public Garden Walks are most appropriate for adults or young adults.   

Garden Highlights Walk 
Free with admission to the grounds 
Registration not required 

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide--come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Public Garden Walks are most appropriate for adults or young adults.  

Conversation with Tom de Witte, International Landscape Designer 
$25, including admission to the grounds and reception. Wave Hill Members save 10% 
Registration required 

Join award-winning international landscape designer Tom de Witte for a rare public talk in the United States. Tom’s projects span the globe–from his home in the Netherlands to Tokyo–and range from intimate private gardens to notable public spaces. His work is deeply influenced by his lifelong love of plants and long-term collaboration with Piet Oudolf, renowned landscape designer, author and leading figure of the New Perennial movement. 

Tom will spotlight three projects–including his own home garden–to shed light on his design principles, his collaboration with Piet and lessons learned when moving designs from paper to earth. After the lecture, mix and mingle with Tom and fellow garden enthusiasts at a light reception to talk about plants, design and more.  

Garden Highlights Walk  
Free with admission to the grounds  
Registration not required  

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide--come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Public Garden Walks are most appropriate for adults or young adults.   

Spring Gala honoring Tom de Witte 
Free with admission to the grounds 
Registration not required 

Celebrate spring in Wave Hill’s beautiful gardens on Thursday, May 30 as we honor Tom de Witte, Netherlands-based international landscape designer, and kick-off the creation of our new meadow.  

Drop in for an in-depth look at artworks on view in Glyndor Gallery and in the Sunroom Project Space, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden.   

HOURS: 10AM–5:30PM, Tuesday–Sunday 

Free Shuttle Service from #1 Subway and Metro-North, Thursday–Sunday 

Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.  

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