Planting Fields will serve as a host for the National Audubon Society’s Great Backyard Bird Count, taking place February 18 – 21. This nationwide effort asks local communities to aid local bird populations by spending time outdoors, counting, and submitting findings. Your participation gives scientists the data they need to protect dwindling local species.
Join us for the Planting Fields Camellia festival taking place in the stunning Camellia greenhouse, which was a collaborative design between Lowell & Sargent and the Olmsted Brothers. Enjoy live musical performances as you take in the blooming glory of Camellia sinensis and learn from experts about its unique botanical history, ecological significance, and enduring charm.
Join us for a birding tour on the grounds of Planting Fields in partnership with Theodore Roosevelt Bird Sanctuary and their expert guides! Spot and learn about local birds while helping scientists collect data during the National Audubon Society’s Great Backyard Bird Count.
Enjoy a morning of mindfulness in Coe Hall with a yoga and meditation class led by Oyster Bay Yoga.
Join us on March 17 for the first Member After Hours program of 2022 as we explore our new exhibition American Ingenuity: The Art and Design of Planting Fields, which presents remarkable art and objects in the Planting Fields Foundation collection, some of which will be on public display for the first time. Thursday, March 17, 5:30 – 7:30 PM Coe Hall Free for Members, but registration is required Register Here
Enjoy a morning of mindfulness in Coe Hall, with a Yoga and Meditation Class led by Oyster Bay Yoga. 3/19, 8AM-9AM General Admission: $18 Member Admission: $10 Register Here
Join us for the March edition of Conversations in Coe Hall. In the spirit of Mai Coe’s legacy, this conversation will celebrate the women of Planting Fields both in the past and the present during Women’s History Month. Featuring Planting Fields Foundation’s leadership team, second row above from left to right, Meredith A. Brown (Director of Museum Affairs and Chief Curator), Liyamol Thachil (Director of Education and Engagement), Gina J. Wouters (Executive Director), Lilly McGurk (Director of Development and Membership), and Donna Moramarco (Historic Landscape Horticulturalist), this conversation will explore the impact of women at Planting Fields in the early.....Read More
Join Chief Curator Meredith Brown for a first look at our spring exhibition, Fashioning Desire: The Art of Gerda Wegener. Approximately 60 artworks by Danish artists Gerda Wegener (1886 – 1940) and her spouse Lili Elbe (born Einar Wegener, 1882 – 1931) will be integrated into various rooms throughout Coe Hall, alongside a selection of art and ephemera from the Planting Fields Foundation collection. A contemporary of W. R. and Mai Coe, Gerda Wegener’s Art Deco and Art Nouveau paintings and drawings quickly garnered attention in 1920s Paris, where she lived and worked. Her fashion illustrations, cosmetic advertisements, and whimsical, erotic.....Read More
Forest Therapy Walk Find calm and relaxation at Planting Fields on our Forest Therapy Walk led by Linda Lombardo, certified forest therapy guide. Linda will lead you across the Olmsted Brothers designed landscape and engage you in the practice of shinrin-yoku. 3/27, 1PM-3PM General Admission: $40 Member Admission: $36 Register Here
Explore our spring exhibition, Fashioning Desire: The Art of Gerda Wegener in this self guided experience at Coe Hall. Approximately 60 artworks by Danish artists Gerda Wegener (1886 – 1940) and her spouse Lili Elbe (born Einar Wegener, 1882 – 1931) will be integrated into various rooms throughout Coe Hall, alongside a selection of art and ephemera from the Planting Fields Foundation collection. A contemporary of W. R. and Mai Coe, Gerda Wegener’s Art Deco and Art Nouveau paintings and drawings quickly garnered attention in 1920s Paris, where she lived and worked. Her fashion illustrations, cosmetic advertisements, and whimsical, erotic drawings celebrated.....Read More
Celebrate Spring’s arrival at Planting Fields! Our Member After Hours event this April will give members an insider’s perspective on these stunning signs of the season’s arrival. Enjoy refreshments on the West Portico and join a guided tour of our collection of cherry trees. Thursday, 4/21 5:30 – 7:30PM Free for Members Register Here
Saturday, April 23 8:00AM-9:00AM Enjoy a morning of mindfulness in the historic gardens of Planting Fields with a yoga and meditation class led by Oyster Bay Yoga. Please bring your own class materials. Members: $10 Non Members: $18 Register Here
April 26, 2022, marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Fredrick Law Olmsted. Planting Fields will celebrate this day by providing guided opportunities for people to experience one of the landscapes the Olmsted firm designed. In the spirit of Olmsted’s philosophy of making green spaces accessible to all, Planting Fields will be offering free landscape tours on his birthday. Join us for a deeper look at the scenic vistas and historic gardens designed by the Olmsted Brothers, led by our expert garden guides. Tuesday, April 26, 10:00am to 3:00pm. Free of charge, but due to limited capacity, advance registration.....Read More
Join Planting Fields Foundation's Director of Museum Affairs and Chief Curator, Meredith Brown, on an exclusive tour of Coe Hall, covering Planting Fields' history, the Foundation's collections, and our current exhibition: "Fashioning Desire: The Art of Gerda Wegener". Friday, April 29, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Members: Free General Admission: Adults: $15 Seniors 62+: $14 Youth 7-17: $10 Children Under 7: Free Register Here
Arbor Day returns to Planting Fields! We invite you to join us in the celebrations on Saturday, April 30. The Family Festival will run from 10AM-4PM. Register and save with our pre-sale ticket price of $20, $25 day of. We will be offering a fun-filled day of activities to celebrate the importance of trees and promote environmental conservation. Even Smokey the Bear will be in attendance! With over 4,000 tree specimens, 80 magnolias and 13 Long Island Champion trees on our Olmsted-designed landscape, we're excited to offer an experience that engages our community and inspires preservation of this important natural.....Read More
Find calm and relaxation at Planting Fields on our Forest Therapy Walk led by Linda Lombardo, certified forest therapy guide. Linda will lead you across the Olmsted Brothers designed landscape and engage you in the practice of shinrin-yoku. Saturday, May 14, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Members: $36 General admission: $40 Register Here
Enjoy an evening with refreshments celebrating Fashioning Desire: The Art of Gerda Wegener with Chief Curator, Meredith Brown. Dress up in your best 1920’s inspired fashion! Capacity is limited. Register quickly to reserve your spot! Thursday, May 19, 5:30 – 7:30 PM Free for Members Register Here
Enjoy a morning of mindfulness in the historic gardens of Planting Fields with a yoga and meditation class led by Oyster Bay Yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat, water, and props. Saturday, May 21, 8:00 – 9:00 AM Members: $10 General admission: $18 Register Here
The grounds surrounding Coe Hall will feature traditional Chinese performances and artists. 2:00 PM Performance: The Art of Face Changing by Li Ping Zhang, followed by Humor acrobatic performer Xiao Di Yang. 3:30 PM Music Across the Map: a performance by young musicians of the Ischool of Music and Art. All daytime performances and activities are included in the $8 parking fee.
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Planting Fields is excited to share details on our first Asian Cultural Festival taking place on Sunday, May 22. A planning committee that includes leadership from the Long Island Chinese American Association (LICAA) has developed a dynamic lineup of events that celebrates the rich heritage of Asia. A dazzling array of daytime performances will be presented in the landscape surrounding Coe Hall, followed by an evening concert. Make sure to plan your day with events for the whole family. Click Here for Info on Daytime Performances Click Here for Info.....Read More
5:30 - 7:00 PM From East to West: This ticketed concert will feature acclaimed musicians, celebrating both folk and modern songs from Japan, China, Korea, and the Philippines. You must arrive after 4:45 PM in order to avoid the $8 parking fee. Featuring: Asako Takasaki, Wei Ding, Yun Jung Bae, Laura Dadp, Vivian Zheng, Mike Dadap & Folkloric Quintet General Admission: $35 Member Admission: $25 Student Admission (7-17): $15 Children (6 and under): Free Register Here
Join Planting Fields Foundation’s Director of Museum Affairs and Chief Curator, Meredith Brown, on the last Friday of each month for an exclusive tour of Coe Hall, covering Planting Fields history and the Foundation’s collections, and learn about what it takes to care for the collections of a historic house museum and its landscape. Friday, May 27, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Members: Free General Admission: Adults: $15 Seniors 62+: $14 Youth 7-17: $10 Children Under 7: Free Register Here
Planting Fields Foundation is thrilled to host our first-ever PLANTING PRIDE FESTIVAL! Celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and its past, present, and future at Planting Fields, we’re excited to gather on Saturday, June 11 at our beautiful 409-acre estate to enjoy a packed day of food, learning, and fun. Local vendors, artists, non-profit organizations, and performers will be on hand to demonstrate their support for the queer community on Long Island. Coe Hall will be open for self-guided tours of our spring exhibition Fashioning Desire: The Art of Gerda Wegener and two panel discussions, “Finding and Sharing a Queer History” and.....Read More
Learn about our newly restored historic Heather Garden with Planting Fields Foundation’s Historic Landscape Horticulturist Donna Moramarco. Inspired by W.R. Coe’s travels to the English Moorlands where heather thrives in abundance, the renowned Olmsted Brothers landscape architectural firm created Coe’s vision in 1924 with this unexpected, formal landscape feature cradled between a forest and lawn. This year, the Heather Garden has gone through a much-needed renovation with a careful eye toward supporting the sustainability of this unique space for years to come. Capacity is limited. Register quickly to reserve your spot! Friday, June 17, 5:30 – 7:30 PM Free.....Read More
Find calm and relaxation at Planting Fields on our Forest Therapy Walk led by Linda Lombardo, certified forest therapy guide. Linda will lead you across the Olmsted Brothers designed landscape and engage you in the practice of shinrin-yoku. Saturday, June 25, 2:00 – 4:00 PM Members: $36 General admission: $40 Register Here
