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SUMMARY:Explore at Your Own Pace: Self-Guided Tours of the Main House
DESCRIPTION:Explore at Your Own Pace: Self-Guided Tours of the Main House\nFridays – Sundays | April – November\nAvailable at 1pm\, 2pm\, and 3pm. Last entrance is at 3:30pm. \nTickets: $15 general admission\, $14 seniors (62+)\, $5 children (ages 6 – 17)\, children ages 5 and under are free. \nAll ages welcome; minors must be accompanied by an adult.\nSelf-Guided tours meet at the front door of the Main House.\nAll tickets final sale. \n  \nBook your tour now!\n  \nStep into the past with a self-guided tour of the Main House\, where YOU set the pace! During your exploration of  this historic house-museum\,  you’ll be transported to the opulent world of W.R. Coe\, an English immigrant\, and his wife\, American heiress Mai Rogers Coe. Uncover captivating stories about Planting Fields and the Coe family. Our expert docents are ready to enhance your experience\, answering your questions\, and revealing fascinating details about the family who once called this stunning estate home  \nWander through the meticulously crafted interiors of the Main House\, a timeless masterpiece designed to evoke centuries of history. The house dazzles with artistic elements including intricate ironwork by Samuel Yellin\, and striking murals by Robert Winthrop Chanler and Everett Shinn\, all encapsulating a unique American elegance. Every corner holds a new chapter of history waiting to be discovered! \nAfterward\, make sure to stop by the Visitor Center and Gift Shop to take home a memento of this unforgettable experience. \n  \nFor any questions\, please contact info@plantingfields.org \n  \nImportant to Note\n– Self-Guided tours may not provide access to some rooms. Please book a guided tour for a fully immersive experience.\n– Library passes can only be used for self-guided tours and cannot be used on days with special programs (i.e. festivals\, concerts\, benefits\, etc.). \n  \nBy registering for this event\, you consent to receive emails from Planting Fields Foundation and also consent to Planting Fields Foundation photographing and filming during the event. These images may be used for promotional purposes\, including social media\, on our website\, newsletters\, grant requests\, reports. As it may not be feasible to identify individuals who may wish to opt out\, your registration implies your consent to be photographed. If you have any concerns\, please contact us at info@plantingfields.org \n  \nThank you to our partner: \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n®I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. \n 
URL:https://plantingfields.org/happenings/self-guided-2026/
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SUMMARY:Behind the Velvet Ropes: Guided Tours of the Main House
DESCRIPTION:Behind the Velvet Ropes: Guided Tours of the Main House\nFriday – Sunday | April – November\nAvailable at 11am and 12pm\nTickets: $18 general admission\, $17 seniors (62+)\, $5 children (ages 6 – 17)\, children ages 5 and under are free. \nAll ages welcome; minors must be accompanied by an adult.\nGuided Tours meet at the Visitor Center for check-in. The Visitor Center is located at the Main House\, opposite of the Camellia House.\nAll tickets final sale.\n  \nBook Your Tour Now!\n  \nStep into a bygone era with an exclusive\, private group tour of the historic Main House\, where you’ll be guided by one of our expert docents on a journey behind the velvet ropes to explore the home’s stunning rooms up close. This immersive experience will deepen your understanding of the Coe family’s fascinating legacy\, the iconic estate they built\, and the remarkable history that surrounds it.  \nTransport yourself to the 1920s as you delve into the world of W.R. Coe\, an English immigrant\, and his wife\, American heiress Mai Rogers Coe. Discover the secrets of their springtime estate and learn about the artisans and architects who brought their grand vision to life.  \nWander through the meticulously crafted interiors of the Main House\, a timeless masterpiece designed to evoke centuries of history. The house dazzles with artistic elements including intricate ironwork by Samuel Yellin\, and striking murals by Robert Winthrop Chanler and Everett Shinn\, all encapsulating a unique American elegance.  \nExplore select rooms on both the main and second floors\, and step outside to the serene Cloister Garden\, all part of the architectural marvel designed by Walker and Gillette more than a century ago. Your tour will reveal hidden gems and stunning details not seen by the general public.  \nAfterward\, make sure to stop by the Visitor Center and Gift Shop to take home a memento of this unforgettable experience.  \nTours last approximately 60 minutes and has a maximum of 25 attendees per tour\, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience.  \n  \nFor any questions\, please contact info@plantingfields.org. \n  \nImportant to Note\n– Library passes can only be used for self-guided tours and cannot be used on days with special programs (i.e. festivals\, concerts\, benefits\, etc.).\n– We offer guided tours in Mandarin and Spanish\, but we require a week’s notice to ensure we can arrange for a docent who speaks the language to lead the tour.  \n  \nBy registering for this event\, you consent to receive emails from Planting Fields Foundation and also consent to Planting Fields Foundation photographing and filming during the event. These images may be used for promotional purposes\, including social media\, on our website\, newsletters\, grant requests\, reports. As it may not be feasible to identify individuals who may wish to opt out\, your registration implies your consent to be photographed. If you have any concerns\, please contact us at info@plantingfields.org \n  \nThank you to our partner: \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n®I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission.
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Behind the Bloom – Spectacular Rhododendron
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays: Behind the Bloom – Spectacular Rhododendron \nFriday\, May 1\n10 – 11am\n$25 per person\nAll tickets final sale.\nThis tour begins at the North Rhododendron Park\, just east of the Main House\, and continues along the north border of the site. Check in begins 15 minutes prior. \n  \nBook this tour now!\n  \nLed by an expert from New York State Parks team at Planting Fields\, this special walking tour offers a rare opportunity to explore one of our most celebrated living collections: rhododendrons! Since the Coe family purchased the estate in 1913\, rhododendrons have been a defining feature of the landscape. The Coes delighted in collecting and cultivating some of the most beautiful hybrids of the era\, creating a collection that has captivated visitors for more than a century. \nToday\, the legacy continues. The Planting Fields team and their collaboration with rhododendron experts has led to the restoration\, propagation and expansion of this remarkable collection\, bringing back historic estate-era varieties and introducing hundreds of stunning new hybrids developed by world-class plant breeders. On this tour\, you’ll get an inside look at the work behind the blooms – from rare plants to innovative propagation projects – and learn how these spectacular rhododendrons are cared for and preserved for future generations. The walk begins in the North Rhododendron Park\, just east of the Main House\, and continues along the north border of the site\, where some of the most exciting and colorful displays are currently taking shape. \n  \nMore about First Fridays\nThis monthly series dives into the various themes that make up Planting Fields\, with exclusive behind-the-scenes walking tours and workshops led by Planting Fields Foundation and New York State Parks staff\, who are experts in their respective fields. From wellness and Olmsted landscape features to the life-stories of Coe family members and their unchallenged spectacular horticultural\, historic and personal collections\, participants of this series will see this site with a new lens. Each month a new theme is explored with at least one staff expert serving as your guide. This series will take place on the first Friday of each month. \nFor any additional information and questions\, please contact Kayla Cheshire\, Communications and Marketing Manager at kcheshire@plantingfields.org \n  \nAll ticket sales final. Outside tours will continue in the case of light rain. Should weather become inclement\, tour participants will be notified and the tour will be rescheduled. \n48 Hour Cancellation Policy: Should you need to cancel; you will be credited the amount towards a future 2026 First Friday event. \nBy registering for this event\, you consent to Planting Fields Foundation photographing and filming during the event. These images may be used for promotional purposes\, including social media\, on our website\, newsletters\, grant requests\, reports. As it may not be feasible to identify individuals who may wish to opt out\, your registration implies your consent to be photographed. By registering for this event\, you are also you are agreeing to receive pre-registration emails\, e-newsletters\, and other communications from Planting Fields Foundation. If you have any concerns\, please contact Kayla at kcheshire@plantingfields.org \n  \nThank you to our partners: \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n®I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. 
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SUMMARY:First Fridays: Secrets of the Synoptic Garden
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays: Secrets of the Synoptic Garden\nwith Vincent Simeone\nFriday\, Jun. 5\n10 – 11am\n$25 per person\nAll tickets final sale.\nCheck-in begins 15 minutes prior to the program. Location to be announced! \nThe Synoptic Garden entrance is located on the Main Entrance Drive\, across from the North Parking Lot. See map below!  \n  \nRegister Now!\n  \nStep into one of the most unique gardens in the region with Arboretum Director and expert horticulturist Vincent Simeone. On this engaging guided tour\, Vincent brings the  Synoptic Garden to life\, an extraordinary living collection planted in the 1960s and arranged alphabetically from A to Z by scientific name. \nAs you explore\, you’ll discover a curated “best of” selection of ornamental trees and shrubs that thrive on Long Island and throughout the greater New York area.  \nPerfect for plant lovers\, garden enthusiasts\, and the horticulturally curious\, this tour offers expert insight\, seasonal highlights\, and inspiration you can bring back to your own landscape. \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMore about First Fridays\nThis monthly series dives into the various themes that make up Planting Fields\, with exclusive behind-the-scenes walking tours and workshops led by Planting Fields Foundation and New York State Parks staff\, who are experts in their respective fields. From wellness and Olmsted landscape features to the life-stories of Coe family members and their unchallenged spectacular horticultural\, historic and personal collections\, participants of this series will see this site with a new lens. Each month a new theme is explored with at least one staff expert serving as your guide. This series will take place on the first Friday of each month. \n  \nFor any additional information and questions\, please contact Kayla Cheshire\, Communications and Marketing Manager at kcheshire@plantingfields.org \n  \nAll ticket sales final. Outside tours will continue in the case of light rain. Should weather become inclement\, tour participants will be notified and the tour will be rescheduled.  \n48 Hour Cancellation Policy: Should you need to cancel; you will be credited the amount towards a future 2026 First Friday event.  \nBy registering for this event\, you consent to Planting Fields Foundation photographing and filming during the event. These images may be used for promotional purposes\, including social media\, on our website\, newsletters\, grant requests\, reports. As it may not be feasible to identify individuals who may wish to opt out\, your registration implies your consent to be photographed. By registering for this event\, you are also you are agreeing to receive pre-registration emails\, e-newsletters\, and other communications from Planting Fields Foundation. If you have any concerns\, please contact Kayla at kcheshire@plantingfields.org  \n  \nThank you to our partners: \n \n  \n  \n  \n®I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. 
URL:https://plantingfields.org/happenings/ff_synoptic_garden_2026/
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SUMMARY:First Fridays: Inside Coe’s America
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays: Inside Coe’s America\nFriday\, Jul. 3\n10 – 11am\n$25 per person\nAll tickets final sale.\nThis tour begins at the Main House and check-in begins 15 minutes prior. \n  \nBook Now\n  \nStep into the story of America through the eyes of W.R. Coe in honor of this July’s sesquicentennial celebration! Led by Director of Collections and Research\, Marie Penny\, this tour explores W.R.’s enduring passion for American history and identity\, from his collecting practices to his philanthropic work in Wyoming and the founding of the American Studies at Yale program\, shaping a legacy rooted in the spirit of the nation. Inside the Main House\, guests will encounter striking interpretations of the American West\, including the Breakfast Room\, home to the famed “Buffalo” Mural by Robert Winthrop Chanler (depicting American bison)\, along with a brief interpretive presentation. \n  \nMore about First Fridays\nThis monthly series dives into the various themes that make up Planting Fields\, with exclusive behind-the-scenes walking tours and workshops led by Planting Fields Foundation and New York State Parks staff\, who are experts in their respective fields. From wellness and Olmsted landscape features to the life-stories of Coe family members and their unchallenged spectacular horticultural\, historic and personal collections\, participants of this series will see this site with a new lens. Each month a new theme is explored with at least one staff expert serving as your guide. This series will take place on the first Friday of each month. \nFor any additional information and questions\, please contact Kayla Cheshire\, Communications and Marketing Manager at kcheshire@plantingfields.org \n  \nAll ticket sales final. Outside tours will continue in the case of light rain. Should weather become inclement\, tour participants will be notified and the tour will be rescheduled. \n48 Hour Cancellation Policy: Should you need to cancel; you will be credited the amount towards a future 2026 First Friday event. \nBy registering for this event\, you consent to Planting Fields Foundation photographing and filming during the event. These images may be used for promotional purposes\, including social media\, on our website\, newsletters\, grant requests\, reports. As it may not be feasible to identify individuals who may wish to opt out\, your registration implies your consent to be photographed. By registering for this event\, you are also you are agreeing to receive pre-registration emails\, e-newsletters\, and other communications from Planting Fields Foundation. If you have any concerns\, please contact Kayla at kcheshire@plantingfields.org \n  \nThank you to our partners: \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n®I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. 
URL:https://plantingfields.org/happenings/first-fridays-inside-coes-america/
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