Old Westbury Gardens

It looks like the warm weather is finally here, and of course we want to spend more time outside.
I’d like to dedicate this post to what in my opinion is one of the most beautiful gardens in the world – Old Westbury Gardens (www.oldwestburygardens.org)

Old Westbury Gardens, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the former home of John S. Phipps family. Completed in 1906 by the English designer, George A. Crawley, this magnificent Charles II-style mansion is nestled amid 200 acres of formal gardens, landscaped grounds, woodlands, ponds and lakes. I like this place very much!
Westbury Gardens welcomes visitors of all ages for guided tours of Westbury House and Gardens, in-depth tours of the formal gardens, classic car shows, indoor and outdoor classical concerts, summer pop concerts, etc. You can check the complete schedule of events on http://www.oldwestburygardens.org/05_calendar.htm

Long Island Mozart Festival, which will take place in the Gardens on Memorial weekend, returns for the fifth season. All activities are included in admission. Lawn seating: bring chairs or a blanket. Take the children to the Mozart Festival and introduce them to the joys of music in an informal setting!

Old Westbury Gardens is located at 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, New York, between the Long Island Expressway (I-495) and Jericho Turnpike (New York Route 25), approximately 20 miles east of New York City. It is open every day EXCEPT TUESDAYS, from April 30th to October 31st, from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm (the House will open at 11:00 am), with the last vehicle being allowed onto the property at 4:00 pm.

You can honor your Mom on Mother’s Day with a visit to the Gardens:
Not only Mom gets a free pass Sunday, May 13, but all women 18 and older will receive a complimentary lavender plant, while supplies last.

Also, I’d like to remind you about a places I already covered that definitely make for a great nice weather excursion:

Grounds for sculpture in NJ, Kykuit, etc - see my September-October’s posts on www.friendstravelclub.blogspot.com

Happy Mother’s Day to all Moms!