Author Archives: Planting Fields Foundation
Coe’s America
In honor of the semiquincentennial, this month we take a closer look at W.R.’s investment.....Read More
Jun
W.R. Coe: Origin Stories
W.R. Coe was a self-made man who forged a new life for himself, along with.....Read More
May
Top 5 Experiences to Have this Season: Summer 2026 Itinerary
Summer at Planting Fields is a season of discovery, where historic landscapes, vibrant gardens, and.....Read More
May
Politics and Pomp at the Wedding of the Season
The Rules of Engagement If you think modern weddings are elaborate, you’ll be astounded by.....Read More
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Apr
Statues in Time
It’s springtime at Planting Fields and that means the return of sculptures to the Blue.....Read More
Mar
The Quest for Camellias
Behind the beauty of camellias is the story of one man’s quest to amass a.....Read More
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Feb
Considering Mai: A Life in Letters
This February, as we celebrate the season of camellias and Valentine’s Day, we’re taking a.....Read More
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Jan
New York Coes
The Coes had homes in South Carolina, Wyoming, and of course here in Oyster Bay. They also.....Read More
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Dec
Palm Beach State of Mind
After the Coe’s sold their Yemassee, South Carolina home, they needed a new winter residence.....Read More
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Nov
Walker & Gilette: Beyond Planting Fields
Walker & Gilette was founded in 1906 by A. Stewart Walker (1876 – 1952) and.....Read More
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Oct
