In tucked away pockets of the city live our greenspaces that cut through the noise and speak promises of solitude in moments of madness. Find a softer life in the gardens of Wave Hill where you’ll be able to reflect in the aquatic gardens, ground yourself in the steady paths of the woodland paths, and warm up from the cold in the balmy tropical house. We come to these places in gratitude for a chance to press pause and mirror the lessons we learn in nature.
Gratitude Weekend
Escape to a weekend devoted to beauty, creativity and gratitude!
In a spirit of gratitude and generosity, help make a difference by bringing non-perishable food items for donation when you come to the garden!
Garden Highlights Walk
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide; each walk varies with the Guide leading it.
Gratitude Sound Meditation
Sara Hart and Drew Campbell of Artemis Audio & Ayurveda guide you through a combined sensory meditation and sound-bath experience in Armor Hall with the melodious tones and healing vibrations of a variety of musical singing bowls. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to sit on, and other personal items for comfort such as a small pillow or eye pillow.
Cooking Demo: The Native American Palate
Learn about commonly used ingredients in contemporary Indigenous meals and different preparation techniques as Chef Brandi Solomon of Great Performances. Throughout the cooking demonstration, Oleana Whispering Doveshares historical context on how these meals were prepared prior to European colonization.
Art
Public Gallery Tour
Visitors can expect 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 between nature, culture and site. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Family
Family Art Project: Grateful for Trees
Trees give us shade, food, and even oxygen! Marvel at the beauty of these important plants by printing leaves onto reusable bags. At 11:30am families can enjoy a gratitude-themed storytime program in the Gund Theater, all ages welcome.
Special Events
Gratitude Weekend
Escape to a weekend devoted to beauty, creativity and gratitude! Spend time with loved ones outdoors on a garden walk, participate in a healing sound bath, or honor trees at the Family Art Project.
In a spirit of gratitude and generosity, help make a difference this holiday season by bringing non-perishable food items for donation when you come to the garden! Items will be collected Nov 11 – Dec 19 and distributed by our friends at the Riverdale Neighborhood House.
Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.
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