Author Archives: Planting Fields Foundation

W.R. Coe: Origin Stories

W.R. Coe was a self-made man who forged a new life for himself, along with.....Read More

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

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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Statues in Time

It’s springtime at Planting Fields and that means the return of sculptures to the Blue.....Read More

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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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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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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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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Walker & Gilette: Beyond Planting Fields

Walker & Gilette was founded in 1906 by A. Stewart Walker (1876 – 1952) and.....Read More

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A Place for Learning

It’s hard to believe that Planting Fields was home to not one but three State.....Read More