Yoga
and Tai Chi have long been cherished programs at Wave Hill, marrying
the inspiration provided by Mother Nature with a need we all feel for
serenity and balance. This summer, we add meditation to our wellness
offerings. Pair a session in the gardens with a light meal on the Kate
French Terrace, overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades, for a truly
nourishing visit. That should tide you over till the next Sunset Wednesday, July 14, when yoga, a curated garden walk and free music conspire to lift your summer spirits.
SAT, JULY 13 FAMILY ART PROJECT—MY GREEN HEAVEN
My Green Heaven/Mi paraíso verde
Roll
down fragrant, emerald hillsides, marveling at the many tones of green.
Explore a world of verdant hues in paint and collage. Free, and
admission to the grounds is free until noon.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
SAT, JULY 13 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. In this beginner-level class,
Irving Yee, an active member of the William CC Chen Tai Chi School,
will introduce students to the internal martial arts and promote an
awareness of their health benefits. Sessions are held outdoors only and
are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for program updates. Session fee: Member $15/Non-member $23. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11AM
SAT, JULY 13 BRONX CALLING BIKE TOUR
Explore the Bronx via bike, traveling the Grand Concourse between the Bronx Museum and Wave Hill.
Exhibition tours will be offered at both sites. Begin at the Bronx Museum on June 29 and at Wave Hill
on July 13. The tour is free, but registration required, online at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center.
MEET AT BRONX MUSEUM OF THE ARTS, 10AM–12:30PM
SAT, JULY 13 GALLERY TOUR
Bronx
Calling: The Second AIM Biennial features cutting-edge work by 73 New
York-area emerging artists who participated in The Bronx Museum of the
Arts’ Artist in the Marketplace (AIM) program in the last two years.
Organized by Gabriel de Guzman, Wave Hill Curator of Visual Arts;
Elizabeth M. Grady, guest curator; and Lia Zaaloff, Bronx Museum
Curator, the exhibition is presented concurrently at The Bronx Museum of
the Arts, Wave Hill and 1285 Avenue of the Americas Art Gallery. Also
on view in this tour, led by Wave Hill’s Curatorial Fellow, is an
installation in the Sunroom Project Space, where Adam Frezza and Terri
Chiao transform the space into an artificial greenhouse. Free with
admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
SUN, JULY 14 BIRDING WALK
Naturalist
Gabriel Willow contributes his extensive knowledge of diverse bird
species and their ecology and behavior on these captivating walks among
the gardens and woodlands of Wave Hill. Ages 10 and older welcome with
an adult. Birders of all levels welcome! Severe weather cancels. For
weather-related updates call 718.549.3200 x 245 by 8AM
the day of the walk. Free with admission to the grounds. (NYC Audubon
Members enjoy two-for-one admission.) Registration recommended, online
at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 9:30AM
SUN, JULY 14 FAMILY ART PROJECT— MY GREEN HEAVEN
My Green Heaven/Mi paraíso verde
Roll
down fragrant, emerald hillsides, marveling at the many tones of green.
Explore a world of verdant hues in paint and collage. Free with
admission to the grounds.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
SUN, JULY 14 HATHA YOGA
Find
refuge from city life by practicing seasonal yoga. Decrease stress and
increase your energy by focusing on your posture, breath control and
meditation. Classes are led by Neem Dewji, certified in Hatha and
Therapeutic Yoga by The Yoga for Health Foundation in Bedfordshire,
England, and The Integral Yoga Institute in NYC. All levels welcome.
Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for program updates. Session fee: Member $15/Non-member $23. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11:15AM
SUN, JULY 14 MEDITATION
This
summer, take a moment to release stress and reconnect with your inner
self while practicing meditation. Each session includes instruction in
simple relaxation techniques followed by 20 minutes of meditation. Led
by Yoga for Bliss director Neem Dewji and instructor and long-time
meditator Lea Tenneriello. All levels welcome. Sessions are held
outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for program updates. Session fee: Member $15/Non-member $23. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
MEET IN WAVE HILL HOUSE, 11:30AM‒12:45PM
SUN, JULY 14 GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS WALK
Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM
SUN, JULY 14: HERBAL PICNIC SERIES―CHILLED HERBAL SOUPS COOKING DEMO
Join
us for a summer-long garden party—free with admission to the grounds—as
chefs from Wave Hill exclusive caterer Great Performances prepare
delicious recipes for casual al fresco meals. Sample refreshing chilled
soups featuring freshly harvested herbs and vegetables. After the
program, explore the Herb Garden with a garden interpreter then purchase
herb plants in The Shop at Wave Hill. Free with admission to the
grounds.
ON THE GROUNDS, 3PM
MON, JULY 15
Closed to the public.
TUE, JULY 16 STORIES IN THE GARDEN
Join
us for a delightful reading adventure as we explore a different,
nature-related theme each week with beautifully illustrated storybooks,
beloved classics and exciting new selections. Sessions are held outdoors
only and are weather dependent. Ideal for ages 3 and up and their
adult companion. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all day.
ON THE GROUNDS, 11AM
TUE, JULY 16 GALLERY TOUR
Bronx
Calling: The Second AIM Biennial features cutting-edge work by 73 New
York-area emerging artists who participated in The Bronx Museum of the
Arts’ Artist in the Marketplace (AIM) program in the last two years.
Organized by Gabriel de Guzman, Wave Hill Curator of Visual Arts;
Elizabeth M. Grady, guest curator; and Lia Zaaloff, Bronx Museum
Curator, the exhibition is presented concurrently at The Bronx Museum of
the Arts, Wave Hill and 1285 Avenue of the Americas Art Gallery. Also
on view in this tour, led by Wave Hill’s Curatorial Fellow, is an
installation in the Sunroom Project Space, where Adam Frezza and Terri
Chiao transform the space into an artificial greenhouse. Free, and
admission to the grounds is free all day.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
WED, JULY 17 REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING: REFLECTIONS OF LIGHT, COLOR AND FORM
Explore
the landscape as a form and physical body in this plein-air class with
painter David Antonio Cruz. Working from direct observation,
participants consider composition, light and color on reflective
surfaces, paint handling and the use of a limited and full palette. All
levels welcome. Limited supplies provided. This six-session series meets
July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21. $215 Member/$245 Non-member. Registration required, online at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM–1PM
WED, JULY 17 SUNSET WEDNESDAY
Experience
summer at its best—an expansive landscape of rolling lawns and gorgeous
formal gardens, fresh river breezes, plein-air performances of Bronx
Beat Music, yoga, guided walks and cutting-edge art in Glyndor Gallery.
Order dinner from exclusive caterer Great Performances, and you have the
makings
of a superb summer evening. Gardens open until 8:30PM. The Café at Wave Hill open until 8PM. Glyndor Gallery, Perkins Visitor Center, The Shop at Wave Hill open until 7:30PM. Check www.wavehill.org/visit for the schedule for Sunset Wednesdays free shuttle service to and from Metro-North and the #1 subway.
ON THE GROUNDS, TILL 8:30PM
WED, JULY 17 SUNSET HATHA YOGA
Find
refuge from city life by practicing seasonal yoga. Decrease stress and
increase your energy by focusing on your posture, breath control and
meditation. This sunset session is led by Yoga for Bliss instructor
Joanne Salomone. All levels welcome. Sessions are held outdoors only and
are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for program updates. Session fee: Member $15/Non-member $23. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 6–7:15PM
WED, JULY 17 SUNSET GARDEN WALK
Join
a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a mini tour of one of Wave Hill’s
magnificent gardens. Tours vary by week―come back on another evening for
a glimpse of a different garden area! Free with admission to the
grounds.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 6:30PM
WED, JULY 17 SUNSET MUSIC: LA ROKA
A high point of each Sunset Wednesday
includes live music performed by Bronx musicians on the grassy expanse
of the Great Lawn, overlooking the majestic Palisades. Tonight’s
performers offer original, break-dance beats and Latin grooves. Free
with admission to the grounds.
ON THE GROUNDS, 7–8PM
FRI, JULY 19 YOGA TOGETHER
Child
and parent or caregiver practice fun yoga poses that build strength,
increase flexibility and relax body and mind in this one-hour class
taught by Catherine McGibney, an instructor at Yoga for Bliss.
Recommended for ages 3–5. Sessions are held outdoors only and are
weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM
on the day of the class for program updates. Member $15/Non-member $23.
Session fee includes one adult and one child, $5 each additional child.
Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10AM
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—5:30PM. Closes 4:30PM, November 1—March 14.
ADMISSION $8 adults, $4 students and seniors 65+, $2 children 6—18. Free Saturday mornings until noon. Free all day Tuesdays in July. Free to Wave Hill Members and children under 6.
PROGRAM FEES Program s 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 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 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.
