Old Westbury Gardens

Step through the iron gates at Old Westbury Gardens and you’re greeted by a sweep of manicured lawns, stately allées, and a mansion that whispers stories from the Gilded Age. The estate’s English-style architecture, adorned with intricate woodwork and antique furnishings, lends every room a sense of lived-in grandeur. Outside, you can wander beneath a canopy of century-old beech trees or lose yourself among rose gardens bursting with color. It’s not rare to spot photographers capturing a proposal near the lake’s edge or families picnicking under the summer sun. Locals return for the tranquility—finding peace in hidden nooks or at a gardening workshop—while visitors come to marvel at this preserved slice of Long Island history. Seasonal festivals, art exhibitions, and classical concerts draw together generations, turning the gardens into a cultural anchor for the wider community. Whether you’re tracing the footsteps of the Phipps family or simply soaking up the scent of blooming rhododendrons, Old Westbury Gardens offers a rare blend of history, horticulture, and warm hospitality.