Old Westbury Gardens CALENDAR OF EVENTSSpring 2013

Spring Plant Sale, Friday, May 3–Sunday, May 5Purchase annuals and perennials, many of which are the Gardens’ signature varieties. Gardens’ horticulturists and Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County Master Gardeners will be on hand to help you select plants and answer your questions.Friday, May 3–Sunday, May 5, 10am–5pmMembers’ Preview SaleA special one-day savings of 20%.Thursday, May 2, 10am–6pmSoil TestingBring ½ cup of dry soil and have it tested by Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County.Friday, May 3–Sunday, May 5, 10am–3pm.

Reap the Fruits of Your LaborJoin Scott Lucas, Greenhouse Supervisor, as he demon-strates the how-to of seed sowing techniques at the Gardens.Saturday, April 20, 10:30am$15/$5 member Advance registration required, click here to register.

The Basics of Companion PlantingCompanion planting is the art of pairing plants with col-laborative qualities that benefit one another for natural pest control, increased pollination, and, in turn, productivity. Visit our Plant Shop information station to learn the basics of experimenting with this age old garden technique. Plant a natural helper all your own to take home to improve your garden beds.Saturday, May 4, Noon–1pmFree with admission.

Rhododendron SaleMembers of American Rhododendron Society-New York will sell rhododendrons and azaleas, answer questions and provide tips.Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11, 10am-4pm

Roses in the Walled GardenIn addition to the formal Rose Garden, a large collection of roses are grown in the 2-acre Walled Garden. Join Kim Johnson, Walled Garden Supervisor, for a tour and discus-sion of the variety of roses against a backdrop of flowering June borders. The different type of roses, culture and year round maintenance will be discussed.Wednesday, June 12, 1pm–2pm$15/$5 member Advance registration required, click here to register.

All About SalviaSalvia with their spires of flowers with dozens of individual florettes make an excellent addition to any garden. They are easy care perennials, excellent for hummingbird gardens, thrive in hot, dry areas where other plants aren’t happy. Sal-via are also good for cutting, offering an interesting, slender form. The Gardens’ head grower, Scott Lucas, will be at the Plant Shop to discuss the traits of varieties and advise on plant selection.Sunday, June 16, 1–3pm.Free with admission.

Horticulture

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The Plant Shop will feature hardy per-renials suitable to every garden in Long Island, like the Begonia grandis (hardy begonia), above, which blooms in late summer and into fall.

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Talk & Tours45–60 minute tours of the gardens led by Old Westbury Gardens staff and volunteer docents. No registration is required. Free with admissionTree TourCelebrate Arbor Day with a tour of the Gardens’ tree col-leciton led by volunteer docent Gene Lanzaro.Sunday, April 28, 2pmbulb ShowDiscover the spring bulb displays of the Walled Garden and Cottage Garden with Walled Garden Supervisor Kim Johnson.Saturday, May 11, 2pmGardens of the english Country houseAs you tour the gardens, volunteer docent Gene Lanzaro will speak about the legacy of English country estate gar-dens which inspired the design of the J.S. Phipps Westbury estate.Sunday, May 19, 2pm

Colors of SpringWhile summer brings vibrant color to the garden, spring offers more subtle beauty. Visit the Cottage Garden and the Rose Garden with volunteer docent Regina Watkins docent and enjoy the gentle colors of spring.Saturday, May 25, 2pm

Classical Motifs and DesignWestbury House and its surrounding landscape and gardens are a witness to the mastery of the full vocabulary of the clas-sical tradition by its designer George A. Crawley (like Robert and James Adams and other 18thcentury English designers and architects). Join educator and volunteer docent Gene Lanzaro for a two-part tour of Westbury House and the gardens and discover Crawley’s use and command of ornamental motifs of ancient Greece and Rome at the Gardens.Saturday, June 8, 2pm, Westbury HouseSunday, June 9, 2pm The GardensIn case of inclement weather the days of the house and the gardens tours will be alternated. Visit oldwestburygardens.org or call 516.333.0048 for updated information.

Dog DaysBring your dog for an invigorating walk in designated gar-den areas. Dogs must be leashed.Saturday, April 13 and Sunday April 14.dog exhibitors and VendorsVisit with rescue groups and animal welfare organizations. Plus, you can watch many adorable dogs and puppies vie for prizes at the Big Apple Sporting Society (BASS) match show for sporting breed dogs. BASS will also be administer-ing AKC Canine Good Citizen tests for which you can sign your dog up on-site, and they will be giving out free litera-ture and information on dogs, training tips and much more!Saturday, April 13, 11am–4pm

Paintings of Westbury HouseJoin docent Anise Cherry for a 1-hour guided tour of the fine art collection featuring works by Reynolds, Constable and Gainsborough.Saturday, April 20, 2pm

Arbor Day Tree DedicationJoin contributors to the Tree Fund in dedicating a new tree.Sunday, April 28 (rain or shine), 1pm.

Mother’s DayHonor Mom on her special day with a visit to the Gardens. All women, 18 and older will receive a complimentary lav-ender plant (while supply lasts).Sunday, May 12

Afternoon TeaEnjoy an elegant full tea at Orchard Hill, featuring tea sand-wiches, scones, seasonal desserts accompanied by a selec-tion of our expressly prepared teas. A seasonal garden tour follows the meal.Wednesday, May 15 and June 12, 1pm$35.00/$30.00 member. Advance tickets required click here to register.

Early Bird WalkCelebrate International Migratory Bird Month with an in-vigorating walk through the gardens guided by an Audubon expert from The Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audu-bon Center. All ages welcome.Saturday, May 18, 9am.

Paint-Out at the GardensThe Art League of Nassau County will sponsor a day of painting outdoors with a “Meet the Artists Reception” and silent auction of the paintings created that day. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Old Westbury Gardens. artleagueofnc.orgSaturday, May 25, 10am–3pm; Reception and Silent Auction, 4:30–7:30pm.

Antique Car ShowThe most elegant antique auto show on Long Island, spon-sored by the Greater New York Region, Antique Automobile Club of America. Call 516.488.1880 or visit greaternewyo-rkregion.org for registration and information.Sunday, June 2 (rain date Sunday, June 9), 9am-3pm

Programs and Events

Midsummer at the GardensThe Gardens celebrates the arrival of Midsummer Week-end. Stroll the gardens to see a festive display of garlands and wreaths.Saturday, June 22 and June Sunday, 23Find a Flower Fairy Children ages 4–8 are invited to a special evening to follow clues to discover the enchanted fairy world that magically appears in the gardens at Midsummer. Friday, June 21, 5–7pm$8, $5 children ages 4–17/$7 member, $4 member children. Advance registration required.

Midsummer JazzStroll the Walled Garden and listen to the cool sounds of live jazz. Light refreshments.Friday, June 21, 7:30–9:30pm$16/$14 member. Advance registration required.Midsummer nightJoin us for an enchanted evening and see the gardens illu-minated with lanterns and decorated by magical faeries. Stroll, relax and enjoy music and dance performances.Saturday, June 22 (rain date June 23), 6–9pm$15/$12 member Save 20% and purchase tickets online by June 19.

Concerts

Register for events and programs at oldwestburygardens.org

Poetica MusicaA consortium of musicians performs chamber works in the Red Ballroom. poeticamusica.comThree Kinds of romancePiano Trio, Opus 90 “Dumky” by Antonin DvořákPiano Trio #1 in D minor by Anton ArenskySonata for cello and piano by DebussyEugene Moye, cellist Abe Appleman, violinist Gail Niwa, pianistSaturday, April 6, 8pm Concert; 6:45pm Guided tour of Westbury House; 7:30pm Pre-concert talk; Dessert reception following the concert.$25/$20 member, senior, student. Advance tickets required.Under a Gypsy SpellFeaturing Gypsy Songs, Opus 55 by Antonin Dvořák, Six Bal-kan Miniatures for World Peace by Dusan Bogdanovic and solo piano pieces by Brahms.Barry Crawford, flute Oren Fader, guitar Eleanor Valkenburg, soprano Natasa Mitrovic, guest artistSaturday, May 4, 8pm Concert; 6:45pm Guided tour of Westbury House; 7:30pm Pre-concert talk; Dessert reception following the concert.$25/$20 member, senior, student. Advance tickets required.

Suzuki on the Island Concertssuzukiontheisland.comStudent Piano RecitalsSunday, April 14, 3pmViolin and Cello studentsSunday, June 16, 3pm

Long Island Flute Club Recitallongislandfluteclub.orgSunday, May 5, 2pm

Long Island Mozart FestivalIn collaboration with Chamber Players International, this event returns for a fifth season. All activities are included in admission. Lawn seating: bring chairs or a blanket. For a complete schedule and performers visit limozartfestival.org.Mozart Sonatas and Piano Trios, Svetlana Smolina pianistSaturday, May 25, 4pm and 6pm

Mozart Piano Concerto in A major, Olga Vinokur piano soloist, World Youth Alliance Chamber Orchestra of the U.N.Sunday, May 26, 4pm and 6pm,

The rain-date for either day is Monday, May 27. All concerts are free with admission.

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Spring Sprouts StrollBring your little buds for a sneak peek at what spring brings! Join a guided walk through the gardens to view early bloomers as they delight in the change of seasons. All ages.Saturday, April 6, Noon.Free with admission.

A Tree-Mendous Celebration!You’re invited to a celebration honoring one of nature’s grandest treasures—the tree! Spend a fun filled day learning all about this natural contributor. Highlights include the ba-sics of tree biology, how trees influence our everyday lives, crafts, plant giveaways and more! All ages.Sunday, April 28, 10am–3pmFree with admission.

Mother’s Day Floral DesignCreate an arrangement that Mom, Grandma, or any spe-cial lady will be happy to display. Using fresh flowers and modern design techniques, children will enjoy this hands-on program to create a one of a kind gift straight from the heart. For ages 6–10. Class size is limited so register early.Saturday, May 11, Noon$10/$7 member (includes materials). Advance registration required, click here for registration.

Fairy Petal PortraitsFairies are the Gardens’ masters of disguise, hiding among the petals of our flower beds. Little artists join a guided walk to search for fairy habitats and later bring their visions to life by creating tiny framed portraiture from dried flower petals. For ages 6–10. Class size is limited so register early.Saturday, June 1, Noon$12, $10 members (includes a flower press with blotting papers). Advance registration required, click here for regis-tration.

Making Sense of ScentsGather at a drop-in station in our Rose Garden to celebrate your senses! Learn how and why fragrant flowers develop their aromas and challenge yourself to a blindfolded test to see if you can identify mystery plants by smell alone. End your experience with a tasty treat and a take home recipe utilizing dried flowers and herbs. All ages.Saturday, June 8, Noon–1pm.Free with admission.

Choose Your Own Adventure!Collect a Choose Your Own Adventure book at the admis-sions booth to create a garden quest all your own. Follow pages to spy areas of the Gardens not usually seen by the general public. What’s your adventure? You decide!Saturday, June 15Free with admission.

See, Smell, ListenSpend 30 minutes observing the sights, sound and smells of spring in the Cottage and Walled Gardens. Size is limited so register early.Sunday, June 16, 2pmFree with admission. Advance registration required, click here for registration.

Crayon TourPeople are buzzing about the wax origins of our childhood favorites-Crayons! Venture to the Walled Garden beeskep to discuss busy bee life including wax production. Hear about the process of crayon creation including histori-cal natural pigments and seek out the Gardens’ plant life inspirations for some of the crayon’s most beloved colors. Children conclude our tour with a Sun Catcher Craft.Saturday, June 29, NoonFree with admission.

Summer CampJoin us for the second year of the Gardens’ exciting Sum-mer Camps!Young ecologists ages 6–9 investigate the curiosities of nature through fun art projects, games, and hands-on activities. Each 5- day session covers a variety of natural topics from insects to flowers to wildlife and more. Don’t

miss out on the fun!Registrants are welcome to sign up for one week-long session of their choos-ing or to attend both.Session I July 15–19, 9am–12pm; Session II July 22–26, 9am–12pmContact lreichenberger@oldwest-burygardens.org or 516.333.0048 x338 for more details.

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Yoga in the GardensProfessional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, leads students through a dynamic, yet gentle flow of postures and conscious breathing. Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap, and towel.Thursdays and Saturdays, May–October (rain or shine), 11:15am–12:30pm$15 per session (includes Gardens admission)/$5 member

Tai ChiTai chi—a unique form of “moving meditation”—calms the mind, relaxes the body and strengthens the spirit. Sessions are taught by professional tai chi instructor, Linda Cafiero, and are designed for all experience levels.Wednesdays, May–October, 10:30–11:30am (rain or shine)$15 per session (includes Gardens admission)/$5 member

71 Old Westbury Road(between Jericho Turnpike, Rte. 25, and the LIE, Exit 39)Old Westbury, New York 11568516.333.0048; oldwestburygardens.orgMailing Address: PO Box 430, Old Westbury, NY 11568

HoursAprilOpen every weekend, 10am–5pm, Final admission is 4pm, Westbury House 11am–4:30pmMay–octoberOpen every day except Tuesday, 10am–5pm, Westbury House 11am–4:30pm, Final admission is 4pm.

AdmissionsApril$8 General, $5 over age 62, $3 children ages 7–17 Free for members and children ages 6 and under.May–october$10 General, $8 over age 62, $5 children ages 7–17 Free for members and children ages 6 and under.

Wellness Visiting the Gardens

Program and Event InformationOld Westbury Gardens reserves the right to change or cancel pro-grams and events. Visit oldwestburygardens.org for any changes.registrationRegistration for all events is at oldwestburygardens.org. Where indicated advance registration or tickets are required in order to ensure adequate space or materials. All registrations will be con-firmed by email or mail. If you have not received your confirma-tion 14 days prior to your program’s start date, call 516-333-0048 ext. 301.Refunds must be requested in writing and will be issued only if requested at least 14 days prior to the program. A 10% processing fee may be deducted from the refund. No refunds will be issued less than 14 days before the start of the program. Registrations are processed in the order in which they are received.In the event we receive your registration after a program has filled, you will automatically be placed on a waiting list. You will be noti-fied by phone if/when a space becomes available. We will process your payment at that time.If Old Westbury Gardens cancels the program (e.g., due to rain, instructor’s illness, or insufficient enrollment) you will receive a full refund.If you are unable to attend the program you may contact our office for a receipt, which will enable you to claim your contribution as a tax-deductible gift.

Register for events and programs at oldwestburygardens.org

April

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&♪Poetica Musica, 8pm

7 8 9 10 11 12 13westbury house and Gardens open

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dog exhibits11am–4pm

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&♪Suzuki on the IslandPiano recitals, 3pm

15 16 17 18 19 20westbury house and Gardens open

reap the Fruits of your Labor, 10:30am $

Paintings in westburyhouse, 2pm

21westbury house and Gardens open

22 23 24 25 26 27Taste of Spring, 6pm $

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Celebration, 10am–3pm

Arbor day Treededication, 1pm

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29westbury house and Gardens open everyday, except Tuesdays, until october 31

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1Tai Chi, 10:30am $

2yoga, 11:15am $

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&♪Poetica Musica, 8pm $

5&♪Long Island Flute

Club recital, 2pm

6 7 8Tai Chi, 10:30am $Spring bulbs, 1pm $

9yoga, 11:15am $

10rhododendron Sale

11rhododendron Sale

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17 18early bird walk, 9am

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Gardeners’ Fair, 7pm $

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20 21 22Tai Chi, 10:30am $

23yoga, 11:15am $

24 25Paint-out in the Gardens

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1yoga, 11:15am $

&&Fairy Petal Portraits,noon $

2Antique Car Show,9am-3pm

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3 4 5Tai Chi, 10:30am $

6yoga, 11:15am $

7 8yoga, 11:15am $

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Afternoon Tea, 1pm $

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16All About Salvias, 1–3pm

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20yoga, 11:15am $

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Midsummer Jazz, 7:30pm

22yoga, 11:15am $

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Membership and Support

Basic Benefits of Membership•  Unlimited free admission to Westbury House and Gardens

(except for special events).•  Member-only hours for the Annual Plant Sale.•  Member-only events & educational programs.•  Advanced registration for selected public programs.•  Reciprocal admission & discounts at more than 200 gardens

and arboreta in the US & Canada.•  Subscription to the Newsletter and Calendar of Events.•  Discounts at participating garden centers.•  10% Discount in Gift Shop, Plant Shop and Plant Sales.•  Opportunity to host private events at Orchard Hill.Individual $50 Basic Benefits extended to one adult,

100% tax-deductible.Family/Dual $75 Basic Benefits extended to two adults and

children under 18, 100% tax-deductible.Sustainer $100 Basic Benefits extended to four adults and

children under 18, 100% tax-deductible.Friend $300 Basic benefits extended to six adults and

children under 18, plus invitations to select programs trips and tours, 100% tax-deductible.

Patron $500 Friend Benefits plus: Access to special reserved park-ing, invitations to exclusive fundraising events, Picnic Pops Car Pass, $405 tax-deductible.

Contributor $1000 Patron Benefits, plus: Personalized tour with an expert guide and Picnic Pops Sponsor Pass, $905 tax-deductible.

Benefactor $2,500 Contributor Benefits, plus: Opportunity to host a private Gardens event, $2,405 tax-deductible.

•Become a member online at oldwestburygardens.org or to find out further information about membership, gift memberships, benefits, or for making a contribution to the Annual Appeal. Please contact the membership office at 516.333.0048 ext. 309 during regular business hours with any questions.

Taste of SpringGardens members are invited to an annual membership event to grow the number of members supporting Old Westbury Gardens. This premier event features: sweet and savory food samplings, beer and wine tastings, silent auc-tion, raffle prizes and music.Saturday, April 27, 6–9pm.$40 advance registration by April 24/ $50 at the door. Click here to register or call the Membership Office at 516.333.0048 x309.

Gardeners’ FairThis Gardeners’ Fair is the Gardens single most important fundraising event. As envisioned by the the creative chair-men, Lynda Anderson and Julie Rinaldini, this year’s affair is returning to a classic theme and the classiest of honorees. What better way could there be to celebrate Old West-bury Gardens than with a Summer Evening Garden Party honoring Mary Phipps? Along with the Gardens’ founder, Peggie Phipps Boegner, there is no other individual who has been so closely associated with the Gardens, from its very beginning to its transformation into being consistently acknowledged as one of the most beautiful public gardens in the world. If you are interested in attending or taking a journal ad-vertisement in Mary’s honor, please contact Jacquelynn Kanterman at 516.333.0048 x308 or jkanterman@oldwest-burygardens.org.

Golf TournamentThe annual golf tournament will be held at the Meadow-brook Club in Jericho. This club has hosted an LPGA and Senior PGA tournaments as well as Metropolitan PGA tournaments and the Metropolitan Open. Join us for lunch, golf on a glorious course and dinner and awards imme-diately following. For information contact Jacquelynn Kanterman at 516.333.0048 x308 or jkanterman@oldwest-burygardens.org.

For event and program registration visit oldwestburygardens.org

Old Westbury Gardens CALENDAR OF EVENTSSpring 2013

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Westbury House and Gardens reopen April 6Dog Days April 13 & 14Plant Sale May 3–5L.I. Mozart Festival, May 25 & 26Antique Car Show, June 2Midsummer Days, June 21–23

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