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      • Catalyst 2024: Follies: A Botanical Backstory by Processional Arts
      • Catalyst 2022: The Outside In by Diana Al-Hadid
      • Fashioning Desire: The Art of Gerda Wegener
      • Catalyst 2021: Nico Muhly: Pastoral (Indoors/Outdoors)
      • Everett Shinn: Operatics
      • The Electrifying Art and Spaces of Robert Winthrop Chanler
    • UPCOMING
      • Catalyst 2025: Sam Van Aken, The Planting Fields Stand
      • Legacy of Landscape: Innocenti – Webel’s Designs for the Coes

Author Archives: Planting Fields Foundation

A String of Pearls in a Shoebox: Everett Shinn’s Tea House

In the spring of 1915, the Tea House underwent a transformation. Its humble origins began.....Read More

20
Aug
The Fun of Fall: A Seasonal Guide to Planting Fields

The fall foliage at Planting Fields never looked so good! To help you plan your.....Read More

20
Aug
Lost + Unfound: Samuel Yellin

Those who have visited the Main House at Planting Fields will likely be familiar with.....Read More

26
Jul
W.R. Coe at Yale 

  W.R. Coe photographed for Yale University, 1948.  Western Americana  W.R. Coe was an avid.....Read More

29
May
Summer Lovin’ Guide to Planting Fields

Are you ready for a summer of fun at Planting Fields? To help you plan.....Read More

29
May
Off to the Races

May 4, 2024 will mark the 150th year of what is referred to as “The Greatest.....Read More

28
Apr
Tree of the Month – Spiderleaf Japanese Maple

The Tree of the Month this April is the Spiderleaf Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum var......Read More

28
Mar
The Byrne House

The Coe family first fell in love with Planting Fields when they leased the property.....Read More

26
Mar
Spring Sensations Guide to Planting Fields

Planting Fields is springing into action! To help you plan your next visit, we’ve created.....Read More

12
Mar
Behind the Scenes at the Museum

Although the Main House, also known as Coe Hall, has been closed for tours this.....Read More

22
Feb
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Oyster Bay, NY 11771

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Closed December 25  

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Main House Visitor Center:
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The Main Greenhouse and Camellia House are open 10am – 3:45pm, 6 days a week.
Closed to the public on Tuesdays for routine maintenance.

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  • ABOUT
    • About Us
    • Board of Trustees and Leadership
    • Staff
    • Institutional Documents
    • The Olmsted Brothers
  • VISIT
    • Hours and Admission
    • Tours
    • Directions and Maps
    • Accessibility
  • SEE + DO
    • Happenings Calendar
    • Annual Events
    • What’s In Bloom
    • Gardens + Greenhouses
  • LEARN
    • Education
      • K-12 Group Visits
      • Youth Leaders
      • Learning Kits
      • Explorer Activities
    • Collections
      • Rooms of Coe Hall
      • Decorators
      • Archives
    • Research
      • Planting Fields Foundation Blog
      • Olmsted 200 at Planting Fields
      • Cultural Landscape Report
      • Olmsted 200 Presentation
  • SUPPORT
    • Donate
      • Annual Fund
      • Donor Acknowledgment
      • Oak Circle
      • Ways to Give
      • Sponsor a Tree
    • Rentals
      • Weddings
      • Meetings and Retreats
      • Photography
    • Collaborate
      • Volunteer with Us
      • Partner with Us
  • SUSTAINABILITY
  • PRESERVATION
    • Buffalo Mural
    • West Portico
    • Heather Garden
    • Main Entrance Drive
  • EXHIBITIONS
    • PRESENT
      • Catalyst 2023: Courtney M. Leonard
      • Decisive Moments at Planting Fields
      • Catalyst 2020: The Great Bird Blind Debate
    • PAST
      • Catalyst 2024: Follies: A Botanical Backstory by Processional Arts
      • Catalyst 2022: The Outside In by Diana Al-Hadid
      • Fashioning Desire: The Art of Gerda Wegener
      • Catalyst 2021: Nico Muhly: Pastoral (Indoors/Outdoors)
      • Everett Shinn: Operatics
      • The Electrifying Art and Spaces of Robert Winthrop Chanler
    • UPCOMING
      • Catalyst 2025: Sam Van Aken, The Planting Fields Stand
      • Legacy of Landscape: Innocenti – Webel’s Designs for the Coes

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