Harvest-time has taken on new meaning at Wave Hill this year as we begin to celebrate the institution’s fiftieth anniversary. The kick-off comes on Harvest Weekend, Nov. 22-23, with a bunch of events that will inspire and entertain and edify. What a lovely way to lead up to Thanksgiving!
Please note we are open the day after Thanksgiving, when you can indulge in a free session of Meditation, designed to ease any Black Friday-related stress.
SAT, NOVEMBER 22 FAMILY ART PROJECT: CORNHUSK DOLLS
Celebrate corn and harvest time! Listen to tales told by Native American Joe Cross, and hear about the power of a talking stick. Then tie, weave and shape our dried husks into a cornhusk doll or corny doll family. Storytelling at noon. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM–1PM
SAT, NOVEMBER 22 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, a member of the William CC Chen Tai Chi School, introduces students to the internal martial arts and promotes an awareness of its benefits. Sessions are held indoors. Session fee: $25/$15 Wave Hill Member. Advance registration online receives a $2 discount. Online registration closes at 8AM on the day of the session. Cancellations must be made by 3PM the Fridaybefore; after that, refunds will not be made. Drop-ins will be accommodated as the limited space permits. Participants must present their Member’s ID card or a printed program registration form at the front gate.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11AM
SAT, NOVEMBER 22 ARTISANS IN THE SHOP: COPPER BEECH BOWLS
Welcome a piece of Wave Hill history into your home! Over Harvest Weekend at Wave Hill, take advantage of a limited release of hand-made, wooden bowls salvaged from one of Wave Hill’s iconic copper beeches. The ancient, much-loved tree—one of the last copper beeches on the property—had to be removed from the grounds last year, but has found a new vitality in these spectacular pieces.
Superbly crafted by two experienced wood-turners, Chris Busak and James Tyrrell, these one-of-a-kind bowls perfectly symbolize Wave Hill’s deep sense of caring—for our renowned gardens, and for the community that infuses the institution with life. Meet both artisans on Harvest Weekend for a chance to learn more about their work and about these unique pieces. A limited number of bowls is available for purchase.
PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11AM–4PM
SAT, NOVEMBER 22 PERFECT PUMPKIN PIE WORKSHOP
Do you have pie anxiety? A chef from Great Performances alleviates all of your pie-making fears in this hands-on workshop. Mix and roll pastry from scratch and make a delicious pumpkin filling laced with seasonal spices. We’ll bake your pie in the kitchen of The Café at Wave Hill and you’ll take it home the same day. $25/$15 Wave Hill Member. Registration required, online at www.wavehill.org or onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center, by Wednesday, November 19 at noon. For more information, please call718.549.3200 x251
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 1PM
SAT, NOVEMBER 22 GALLERY TOUR
Join a curatorial fellow for a tour of current exhibitions. In the main gallery, Recapturing the Scenic Wilds is inspired by Theodore Roosevelt, a former resident of Wave Hill who had a lifelong passion for discovering and collecting specimens for the public to appreciate. Exhibiting contemporary artists investigate the natural history display and what it says about our relationship to nature. In the Sunroom Project Space, Hilary Lorenz creates an immersive environment by experimenting with the arrangement of large shaped paper constructions printed with plant and animal imagery that appears to dance around the room, Tours take place Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
SUN, NOVEMBER 23 FAMILY ART PROJECT: CORNHUSK DOLLS
Celebrate corn and harvest time! Listen to tales told by Native American Joe Cross, and hear about the power of a talking stick. Then tie, weave and shape our dried husks into a cornhusk doll or corny doll family. Storytelling at noon. Free with admission to the grounds.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM–1PM
SUN, NOVEMBER 23 HATHA YOGA
Reduce stress, increase your energy and bring strength and flexibility to mind, body and spirit with a yoga practice. Classes are led by Yoga for Bliss director Neem Dewji and other certified instructors. Ms. Dewji is certified in Hatha and Therapeutic Yoga from The Yoga for Health Foundation, England, and The Integral Yoga Institute, NYC. All levels welcome. Sessions are held indoors. Session fee: $25/$15 Wave Hill Member. Advance registration online receives a $2 discount. Online registration closes at 8AM on the day of the session. Cancellations must be made by 3PM the Friday before; after that, refunds will not be made. Drop-ins will be accommodated as the limited space permits. Participants must present their Member’s ID card or a printed program registration form at the front gate.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11:15AM
SUN, NOVEMBER 23 ARTISANS IN THE SHOP: COPPER BEECH BOWLS
Welcome a piece of Wave Hill history into your home! Over Harvest Weekend at Wave Hill, take advantage of a limited release of hand-made, wooden bowls salvaged from one of Wave Hill’s iconic copper beeches. The ancient, much-loved tree—one of the last copper beeches on the property—had to be removed from the grounds last year, but has found a new vitality in these spectacular pieces.
Superbly crafted by two experienced wood-turners, Chris Busak and James Tyrrell, these one-of-a-kind bowls perfectly symbolize Wave Hill’s deep sense of caring—for our renowned gardens, and for the community that infuses the institution with life. Meet both artisans on Harvest Weekend for a chance to learn more about their work and about these unique pieces. A limited number of bowls is available for purchase.
PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11AM–4PM
SUN, NOVEMBER 23 MEDITATION
This fall, take a moment to release stress and reconnect with your inner self while practicing meditation. Each session includes instruction in simple techniques followed by 20 to 30 minutes of meditation. Classes are led by Yoga for Bliss director Neem Dewji and other certified instructors. All levels welcome. Sessions are held indoors. Session fee: $20/$10 Wave Hill Member. Advance registration online receives a $2 discount. Online registration closes at 8AM on the day of the session. Cancellations must be made by 3PM the Friday before; after that, refunds will not be made. Drop-ins will be accommodated as the limited space permits. Participants must present their Member’s ID card or a printed program registration form at the front gate.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11:45AM‒12:45PM
SUN, NOVEMBER 23 CONCERT: CANAL STREET STRING BAND
The Canal Street String Band puts a brand-new shine on some seriously fun, traditional American music with captivating vocals, 55 strings and a pair of cow bones. As The Buffalo News put it, “This is timeless music. From three-part vocal harmonies to masterful playing on pretty much every stringed instrument…these guys sound like they’re having a great time.” This concert is part of Wave Hill’s Fall Harvest Weekend and honors illustrious former resident Theodore Roosevelt. Ages eight and older welcome with an adult. $28 general admission, $15 child (ages 8 to 18). $22 Wave Hill Member, $12 Wave Hill Member child. Registration required, online or at the Perkins Visitor Center.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 2PM
SUN, NOVEMBER 23 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
MON, NOVEMBER 24
Closed to the public
TUE, NOVEMBER 25 GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS WALK
Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free, and admission to the grounds is free untilnoon.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11AM
TUE, NOVEMBER 25 GALLERY TOUR
Join a curatorial fellow for a tour of current exhibitions. In the main gallery, Recapturing the Scenic Wilds is inspired by Theodore Roosevelt, a former resident of Wave Hill who had a lifelong passion for discovering and collecting specimens for the public to appreciate. Exhibiting contemporary artists investigate the natural history display and what it says about our relationship to nature. In the Sunroom Project Space, Hilary Lorenz creates an immersive environment by experimenting with the arrangement of large shaped paper constructions printed with plant and animal imagery that appears to dance around the room, Tours take place Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
THU, NOVEMBER 27 THANKSGIVING
Closed to the public.
FRI, NOVEMBER 28 BLACK FRIDAY MEDITATION
This Black Friday, avoid the malls in favor of a serene outlook on the holiday season! Mindfulness meditation helps relieve stress, increase focus and even make you happier! Led by a member of the Yoga for Blissteam, this class is offered free of charge, and admission to the grounds is free until noon—but registration recommended, online only. Drop-ins will be accommodated as the limited space permits. All levels welcome.
WAVE HILL HOUSE,11AM–NOON
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. Closes 5:30PM, March 15–October 31.
ADMISSION $8 adults, $4 students and seniors 65+, $2 children 6–18. Free Saturday and Tuesdaymornings 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 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.
