PRIVATE ACCESS. ENDURING IMPACT.
THE OAK CIRCLE
Rooted in the estate’s historic oaks, the Oak Circle honors those whose leadership sustains the beauty and future of Planting Fields. Oak Circle support provides vital unrestricted funding for the care of our 400+ acres, preserving historic landscapes, rare collections, and sustainable practices for generations to come.
EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES
Donors enjoy exclusive access, from curator-led explorations and behind-the-scenes previews, to intimate gatherings with trustees and senior staff and private invitations, offering deeper engagement in the life of the estate.
Acorn – $500
Welcome to the Oak Circle, where your support grants you insider access:
– One Empire Pass
Providing seamless entry to all New York State Parks
– Recognition
On our Annual Report & website
– A personal welcome from the Development Manager
– Camellia Greenhouse tour
For Oak Circle members only, guided by experts
– Invitations to three intimate soirées
With trustees and leadership
Red Oak – $1,000
All Acorn benefits, plus:
– Complimentary event entry for one guest
Based on availability and for select events
– Private Main House tour led by our knowledgeable staff
By appointment
– Exclusive event invitations to Oak Circle-only gatherings
– Guided garden golf cart tour for two
Based on availability
Chinkapin Oak – $5,000
All Red Oak benefits, plus:
– Two tickets to A Moveable Feast
Our signature spring/summer event
– Additional Empire Pass
For expanded access
– Private guided golf cart tour for four through the gardens
By appointment
– Two curator-led tours
With our expert staff
– Priority access and registration for events
Based on availability
White Oak – $10,000
All Chinkapin Oak benefits, plus:
– Two tickets to Deck the Halls
Our signature winter event
– Curated exhibition previews with exclusive access to upcoming projects
– Private sunset golf cart tour for four
Including wine & charcuterie
– Curated greenhouse tour with an expert
By appointment
– Private lunch for four with the President & CEO in the French Room
OAK CIRCLE CALENDAR
April 2026 – April 2027
May
Blue Pool Garden Soirée
June
Tea House Tour
Oak Circle donors only. Limited capacity.
A Moveable Feast
Comped tickets for Chinkapin Oak and above.
July
Archives Tour
Oak Circle donors only. Limited capacity.
October
Oudolf Garden Tour
Oak Circle donors only. Limited capacity.
December
Deck the Halls
Comped tickets for White Oak and above.
Holiday Soirée
Behind the Scenes Tour
Oak Circle Donors Only. Limited capacity.
January
Archives Tour
Oak Circle donors only. Limited capacity.
February
Camellia Greenhouse Soirée
Camellia Greenhouse Tour
Oak Circle donors only. Limited capacity.