Could
there possibly be a bright side to the weather we’ve endured this
winter? In a word, yes—if you are a plant growing in a garden. Our
Director of Horticulture describe for me yesterday how the snow acts
like a blanket, protecting our much-loved plants from the wind and
extended low temperatures of the season. Moreover, with no major storms
to damage our trees, and no branch breakage from the snowfall, he would
describe this as a winter that’s been “kinder” than what’s blown through
over the last few years. His perspective was a comforting one, and
reminded me how important it is to listen to Mother Nature. I invite you
to come to listen, too. Wander the gardens as spring makes its stealthy
approach, or join a guided walk or one of the workshop or wellness
sessions planned. Bring friends or family for the brunch on Saturday, or to hear the “glorious sonorities” of the Enso String Quartet on Sunday, and enjoy a delightful boost to your winter-worn spirits.
SAT, MARCH 22 FAMILY ART PROJECT: PRIMITIVE PRINTS
Use
simple shapes found in nature, like the outline of a flower or a leaf.
With an easy printmaking method using tempera paint and a few simple
gestures, make large-scale, bold mono-prints. Free, and admission to the
grounds is free until noon.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
SAT, MARCH 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.
March sessions are held indoors. Session fee: $25/$15 Wave Hill Member.
Register online and, day of, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center.
(Reservations may not be made by telephone.) 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. Drops-ins will be
accommodated as the limited space permits. Participants must present a
Member’s ID card or a printed program registration form at the front
gate.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11AM
SAT, MARCH 22 WELCOME SPRING BRUNCH IN ARMOR HALL
Presented
by Wave Hill's long-time partner and exclusive caterer Great
Performances, New York City’s premier catering and events company, this
very special brunch in historic Wave Hill House’s Armor Hall features a
beautiful spread of unique twists on classic brunch presentations and is
perfect for welcoming the spring season. Seatings will be offered at 11:00 and 11:30AM. Wave Hill’s Welcome Spring Brunch is $45 per person excluding tax and gratuity—and Wave Hill Members enjoy a 10% discount. Please note that payment will not be accepted day-of and must be received by noon on March 20. Reservations may be made online or by calling 718.549.3200 x395. Guests will be provided with a secured credit card payment link to purchase tickets online at wavehillreservations@greatperformances.com.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 11 & 11:30AM
SUN, MARCH 23 FAMILY ART PROJECT: PRIMITIVE PRINTS
Use
simple shapes found in nature, like the outline of a flower or a leaf.
With an easy printmaking method using tempera paint and a few simple
gestures, make large-scale, bold mono-prints. Free with admission to the
grounds.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
SUN, MARCH 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 until May. Session fee:
$25/$15 Wave Hill Member. Register online and, day of, onsite at the
Perkins Visitor Center. (Reservations may not be made by telephone.)
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. Drops-ins will be
accommodated as the limited space permits. Participants must present a
Member’s ID card or a printed program registration form at the front
gate.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11:15AM
SUN, MARCH 23 MEDITATION
This
spring, 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: $25/$15 Wave Hill Member. Register online and, day of, onsite at
the Perkins Visitor Center. (Reservations may not be made by telephone.)
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. Drops-ins will be
accommodated as the limited space permits. Participants must present a
Member’s ID card or a printed program registration form at the front
gate.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11:30AM‒12:45PM
SUN, MARCH 23 WINTER WORKSPACE WORKSHOP: ALTERED BOOKS WAIT‒LIST ONLY
Gain insight into Winter Workspace artist Shanti Grumbine’s
creative process and explore the winter landscape as a source of
inspiration. Responding to the grounds and greenhouses, participants
will use disparate collage materials, paint and paper-cutting techniques
to transform existing books into a series of personal and formal
impressions. Without having to face a blank page or commit to one image,
participants will learn how to alter existing content to explore and
reflect their immediate experience. Art materials are provided unless
otherwise noted. Workshops are open to all visitors ages 12 and over when accompanied by an adult. Registration required, online at www.wavehill.org, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT GLYNDOR GALLERY, 1–4PM
SUN, MARCH 23 CONCERT: ENSO STRING QUARTET
Described by The Washington Post as playing with “glorious sonorities,” the Enso String Quartet shares a program that features Puccini’s elegiac Chrysanthemums and Verdi’s String Quartet in e minor,
as originally scored for two violins, viola and cello. One hour, no
intermission. General Admission Tickets $32, $28 Senior, $18 child (ages
7 to 18); Wave Hill Members $22; child $12. Order online, onsite at the
Perkins Visitor Center or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. Illustrious Residents event.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 2PM
SUN, MARCH 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, MARCH 24
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. 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 all day on Tuesdays in March. Free to Wave Hill Members and children under 6.
PROGRAM FEES Programs 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/.
