Wave Hill Weekly Events (Oct 15 – Oct 22) | Make Time for Mindfulness

 

What is the sun for, if not to set the world aglow and bring warmth? What is the wind for, if not to carry seedlings for the possibility of a future? What are birdsongs for, if not to inspire those who pick up on their tune? Make time for mindfulness and notice the beautiful little things that come together to create their own special harmony. Wave Hill is the place to slow down and enjoy the simple being of your world and the one around you.

Indigenous Peoples’ Weekend

Oct 10 – Oct 12, All Day 

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Weekend, as we honor Indigenous communities and recognize their cultures and contributions through nature programming and hands-on activities.

Nature & Wellness

The Art of Noticing: A Mindful Birding Experience

Sun, Oct 18, 9:30AM – 11:00PM

Advanced registration encouraged.

Join nature educator Ryan Mandelbaum and yoga/mindfulness instructor Susie Caramanica to explore how mindfulness can deepen our awareness, observation, and enjoyment of the natural world. This guided experience combines mindfulness practices with birding, inviting participants to slow down, clear mental distractions, and become more fully attentive to the environment around them.

Yoga in the Garden

Sun, Oct 18, 11:30AM – 12:30PM

Advanced registration encouraged.

Root your feet in the grass and look out upon the vistas as you enjoy a gentle yoga class led by Susie Caramanica. This is a beginner level class that can be modified; all levels are welcome. Registrants may enter the grounds at 10AM.  

Garden Highlights Walk

Sun, Oct 18, 1:00PM – 1:30PM

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; each walk varies with the Guide leading it.

Art

Public Gallery Tour

Thu, Oct 15, 2:00PM – 2:45PM

Sat, Oct 17, 2:00PM – 2:45PM 

Free with admission to the grounds

Registration not required. 

Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture, and site. 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. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.

Meet the Artists: Melanie Brewster and Noormah Jamal with Sonya Posmentier 

Sun, Oct 18, 2:00PM – 4:00PM   

Free with admission to the grounds

Registration not required. 

Join us for a Meet the Artist program with exhibiting artists Melanie Brewster and Noormah Jamal. At 2PM, Brewster will be in conversation with Curator of Visual Arts, Rachel Raphaela Gugelberger, to discuss her Sunroom project, A Metaphysical Quest for the Deepest Backbend. At 3:15PM, Jamal will discuss her outdoor installation, Blooms, and activate the site with a collaborative poetry reading with NYU professor and poet Sonya Posmentier.

Family

Family Art Project: Revealing the Palisades

Sat, Oct 17, 10:00AM – 1:00PM

Sun, Oct 18, 10:00AM – 1:00PM   

Free with admission to the grounds

Registration not required. 

We all enjoy a beautiful view of The Palisades from Wave Hill. Discover the geology behind these magnificent cliffs as you use sand casting to create your own sculptural rock formation.

Kids on the Move! Rooting Down and Rocking On

Sun, Oct 16, 1:30PM – 2:30PM   

Free with admission to the grounds

Registration not required. 

Draw inspiration from the magnificent Palisades during this month's Kids on the Move. Move through the Wave Hill grounds, rooting down into the bedrock and rising up above the trees. Recommended for ages three to eight.

Special Events

Afternoon Tea

Thu, Oct 15, 12:00PM – 2:00PM

Tue, Oct 20, 11:00AM – 2:00PM  

7-day Advanced Registration required

Enjoy delicious tea sandwiches and delectable pastries with a specialty tea selection every Tuesday and Thursday with seatings at 11AM or 2PM. Served at historic Wave Hill House, Afternoon Teas are provided by our exclusive partner Great Performances whose menu uses local and seasonal ingredients, inspired from their own organic farm, Katchkie Farm. 

HOURS STARTING MARCH 15: 10AM–4:30PM, Tuesday–Sunday  

Shuttle Service free from Subway and Metro-North, Saturday–Sunday

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