Wave Hill does not typically plan many programs for Valentine’s Day. The gardens—rolling lawns, historical home, jewel-like garden spaces—are serene and welcoming, providing enough romance for any visitor looking to open his or her heart. But a special Family Art Project gives families extra inspiration, and a wellness workshop offers a second, hands-on opportunity for caring.
For something quite different, hop on our Eagle Train to EagleFest for a thrilling chance to observe eagles and other local birds in their natural habitat. Our naturalists are on board for the scenic ride up the Hudson.
Sat, February 10 Ride the Eagle Train
ALL ABOARD THE EAGLE TRAIN! Attending Eaglefest at Croton Point Park? Ride the Hudson River Line train from Grand Central Terminal to Croton-Harmon with Wave Hill naturalists Gabriel Willow and Paul Keimon the Eagle Train. Bring your binoculars to spot eagles and other aquatic birds in their natural habitat. Train tickets available through Metro North Railroad; Eaglefest information and tickets at teatown.org. Free shuttle buses will bring attendees to/from the Croton-Harmon Train Station to the event site at Croton Point Park. Once you get there, be sure to stop at the table Wave Hill is sharing with partner Hudson Highlands Nature Museum. Tickets at http://web.mta.info/mnr/html/
DEPARTS GRAND CENTRAL STATION 9:20AM
Sat, February 10 Family Art Project: Hearts and Flowers, Love for Belugas
As we look ahead to Valentine’s Day, let’s spread the love like a pod of belugas! Listen to touching tales about these small, gentle, gray-white whales, then make a stuffed beluga sock-puppet for a heartwarming Valentine’s gift. Add a special notecard crafted from an abundance of hearts and paper flowers, or even decorate it with some arctic ice or ocean waves for belugas. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon. Valentine’s Weekend event.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
Sat, February 10 through Wed, February 14 Valentine’s Day in The Shop
On this special weekend, spend at least $75 in The Shop and receive a Valentine’s gift of chocolate.Valentine’s Weekend event.
PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10AM‒4PM
Sat, February 10 Winter Workspace Session 1 Open House
This winter, Glyndor Gallery is transformed again into studio spaces for artists to develop new work and offer opportunities for public interaction in the context of the garden. Individual artists share their studio practice with the public on this open studio day. This year’s Session 1 artists are Tomie Arai, Camille Hoffman, Pedro Ramirez, Jessica Rohrer, Jean Shin and Austin Thomas. Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, NOON‒3:30PM
Sun, February 11 Winter Birding
The Hudson River Valley hosts an impressive diversity of bird species during the winter months. Explore Wave Hill’s tranquil gardens and woodlands with naturalist Gabriel Willow to observe birds in their winter habitats. Birders of all levels welcome. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Severe weather cancels. Free with admission to the grounds; NYC Audubon members enjoy two-for-one admission to the grounds.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 9:30AM
Sun, February 11 Family Art Project: Hearts and Flowers, Love for Belugas
As we look ahead to Valentine’s Day, let’s spread the love like a pod of belugas! Listen to touching tales about these small, gentle, gray-white whales, then make a stuffed beluga sock-puppet for a heartwarming Valentine’s gift. Add a special notecard crafted from an abundance of hearts and paper flowers, or even decorate it with some arctic ice or ocean waves for belugas. Free with admission to the grounds. Valentine’s Weekend event.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
Sun, February 11 Wellness Workshop: Luscious Lips and Silky Skin
Treat yourself to handmade self-care products or create gifts for your valentine or loved ones. Using all-natural organic ingredients, work with aromatherapist and skin care expert Melissa Rivera of Essence and Aroma to create tinted lip balms and scented salves. Ages 12 and older welcome with an adult. $55/$45 Wave Hill Member. Registration required, online at wavehill.org or onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center. Valentine’s Weekend event.
WAVE HILLHOUSE, 10AM−1PM
Sun, February 11 Garden Highlights Walk
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM
Mon, February 12
Closed to the public.
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, November 1–March 14. Closes 5:30PM, starting March 15.
ADMISSION $8 adults, $4 students and seniors 65+, $2 children 6–18. Free Saturday and Tuesday mornings until noon. Free to Wave Hill Members and children under 6.
PROGRAM FEES Programs are free with admission to the grounds unless otherwise noted.
Visitors to Wave Hill can take advantage of Metro-North’s one-day getaway offer. Purchase a discount round-trip rail far and discount admission to the gardens. More at http://mta.info/mnr/html/
DIRECTIONS – Getting here is easy! Located only 30 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 W. 242nd 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/.
Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at www.wavehill.org.
