If
you watch the foliage maps closely each fall, be reassured that Wave
Hill offers one of the easiest and most affordable day trips for taking
in the brilliant color of the season. Close at hand, the gardens
themselves are taking on their autumn finery, while the Hudson River and
Palisades offer breathtaking vistas. Pair a wander along the garden
paths with a guided tour of Glyndor Gallery, or a plein-air session of
yoga or tai chi, the very last before they go into hibernation for the
winter. And if you have little ones to treat to a day in the gardens,
be sure to come for Paul Keim’s insect walk, a perfect follow-up to the
Saturday morning Family Art Project. As George Eliot once so aptly put
it, “Delicious autumn!”
SAT, OCTOBER 27 FAMILY ART PROJECT—THE MASKED PARADE OF THE HAIRY INSECTS
The Masked Parade of the Hairy Insects/Parada de insectos peludos
Use
materials of all shapes and sizes to create funny, fuzzy insect masks.
Add a handmade musical insect instrument as demonstrated by visiting
artist and musician Lisa Karrar. Then with Lisa’s lead, take your
ladybug, worker ant or daddy long-legs for a stroll, as we assemble for a
fall parade. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM
SAT, OCTOBER 27 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. Short and long form classes
are led by Irving Yee, an active member of the William CC Chen Tai Chi
School. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245
by 8AM on the day of the class for weather updates. Session fee: $15
Member/$23 Non-member. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
ON THE GROUNDS, 10AM Beginners, 11AM Intermediates
SAT, OCTOBER 27 FAMILY INSECT WALK NEW
Where
do insects live? Naturalist Paul Keim leads this family-friendly nature
walk to explore the hidden world of insects in the gardens of Wave
Hill. Ages 6 and older welcome with an adult. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 12:30PM
SAT, OCTOBER 27 GALLERY TOUR
Join an exhibition interpreter for one of our regularly scheduled tours of Wave Hill’s fall exhibition Foregrounding the Palisades,
sculptural installations by artists Isidro Blasco, Blane de St. Croix
and Paula Winokur that focus on the cliffs across the Hudson River, a
quintessential feature of Wave Hill’s vista—and history. In the
Sunroom, Gail Biederman suspends a net-like map of commercial and
handmade felt reflecting local topography. Tours take place Tuesdays and
Saturdays at 2PM. Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
SUN, OCTOBER 28 FAMILY ART PROJECT— THE MASKED PARADE OF THE HAIRY INSECTS
The Masked Parade of the Hairy Insects/Parada de insectos peludos
Use
materials of all shapes and sizes to create funny, fuzzy insect masks.
Add a handmade musical insect instrument as demonstrated by visiting
artist and musician Lisa Karrar. Then with Lisa’s lead, take your
ladybug, worker ant or daddy long-legs for a stroll, as we assemble for a
fall parade. Free with admission to the grounds.
ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM
SUN, OCTOBER 28 HATHA YOGA
Release
stress and find refuge from city life by practicing seasonal yoga,
surrounded by the beauty of Wave Hill. Hatha Yoga involves the use of
physical postures, breath control and meditation to create a supple,
strong and relaxed body-mind. Classes are led by Neem Dewji, certified
in Hatha and Therapeutic Yoga from The Yoga for Health Foundation in
Bedfordshire, England, and The Integral Yoga Institute in NYC.
Participants should bring a mat, dress in loosely fitting clothing and
come to class with breakfast well digested. All levels welcomed. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245
by 8AM on the day of the class for weather updates. Session fee: $15
Member/$23 Non-member. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
ON THE GROUNDS, 10–11:15AM
SUN, OCTOBER 28 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, OCTOBER 29 HISTORY HIKE: MILLIONAIRES’ ROW ON THE PALISADES SOLD OUT
Explore
the cliffs along the Palisades once known as “Millionaires’ Row” where
the tumbled remains of a dozen or so estates line a lonely precipice
more than four hundred feet above the Hudson River. Historic Interpreter
Eric Nelsen and Trail Crew Supervisor and Educator Christina Fehre of
the Palisades Interstate Park–NJ Section recount the fascinating
cultural history of the Palisades and the wealthy families that left
behind their stately manor homes and ornate gardens, now almost
reclaimed by the forest. $15 Member/$23 Non-member. Registration
required, online at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center. Transportation provided from Wave Hill. Space is limited.
MEET AT VISITORS PARKING LOT, 12:30−3:30PM
TUE, OCTOBER 30 GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS WALK
Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11AM
TUE, OCTOBER 30 GALLERY TOUR
Join an exhibition interpreter for one of our regularly scheduled tours of Wave Hill’s fall exhibition Foregrounding the Palisades,
sculptural installations by artists Isidro Blasco, Blane de St. Croix
and Paula Winokur that focus on the cliffs across the Hudson River, a
quintessential feature of Wave Hill’s vista—and history. In the
Sunroom, Gail Biederman suspends a net-like map of commercial and
handmade felt reflecting local topography. Tours take place Tuesdays and
Saturdays at 2PM. Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
WED, OCTOBER 31 FALL FOLIAGE WALK
Enjoy
colorful foliage at its seasonal peak. Horticultural Interpreter
Charles Day shares some of his favorite trees and shrubs in their
vibrant fall finery. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT THE PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM
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 mornings until noon. Free until noon October Tuesdays, and all day Tuesdays in November. Free to Wave Hill Members and children under 6.
PROGRAM FEES Program s are free with admission to the grounds unless otherwise noted.
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 242
nd
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/.
