Planting Fields Foundation

Planting Fields Foundation Striving to preserve and make relevant to all audiences the heritage of Planting Fields. Educational programs are offered for children and adults.

Welcome to Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, Long Island's premier public arboretum and historic site located in Oyster Bay, New York. A former Gold Coast estate, the arboretum is comprised of 409 acres of greenhouses, rolling lawns, formal gardens, woodland paths, and outstanding plant collections. The original historic estate buildings remain including the 65-room Tudor Revival mans

ion, Coe Hall, which is open for tours spring through fall. The grounds, landscaped by the Olmsted Brothers of Brookline, Massachusetts, are spectacularly beautiful year round. Planting Fields is an ideal location for wedding photography.

🌿 This past weekend, we were honored to welcome Piet Oudolf onsite as he walked the future garden with his signature des...
06/01/2026

🌿 This past weekend, we were honored to welcome Piet Oudolf onsite as he walked the future garden with his signature designer’s eye — observing, refining, and making adjustments that continue to shape the rhythm, structure, and seasonal movement of the landscape. With his precision and sensitivity to plant form, Piet continues to guide the vision in real time, ensuring every placement contributes to the living composition imagined for Planting Fields.

🌱 Meanwhile, work on the ground continued throughout the week as the Planting Fields Foundation horticulture team, staff, Service Corps members, and New York State Parks volunteers actively shaped the beds in preparation for layout and planting. Even our landscape has temporarily transformed to support this effort — what was once a staff parking area is now a working Oudolf Garden nursery, filled with over 10,000 young plants that will soon find their place within the design.

✨ Each stage brings us closer to a once-in-a-generation transformation unfolding across the estate.

💚 Interested in being part of the making of the Oudolf Garden? Learn how you can support this transformational project: https://plantingfields.org/the-oudolf-garden-at-planting-fields/

🌿 This past weekend, we were honored to welcome Piet Oudolf onsite as he walked the future garden with his signature des...
06/01/2026

🌿 This past weekend, we were honored to welcome Piet Oudolf onsite as he walked the future garden with his signature designer’s eye — observing, refining, and making adjustments that continue to shape the rhythm, structure, and seasonal movement of the landscape. With his precision and sensitivity to plant form, Piet continues to guide the vision in real time, ensuring every placement contributes to the living composition imagined for Planting Fields. ⁠
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🌱 Meanwhile, work on the ground continued throughout the week as the Oudolf Garden team, Planting Fields Foundation staff, Service Corps members, and New York State Parks volunteers actively shaped the beds in preparation for layout and planting. Even our landscape has temporarily transformed to support this effort — what was once a staff parking area is now a working Oudolf Garden nursery, filled with over 10,000 young plants that will soon find their place within the design. ⁠
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✨ Each stage brings us closer to a once-in-a-generation transformation unfolding across the estate. ⁠
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💚 Interested in being part of the making of the Oudolf Garden? Learn how you can support this transformational project at plantingfields.org.

🎨 Artist Elizabeth Shoumatoff, renowned for her luminous watercolor portraits of influential figures throughout the 20th...
05/31/2026

🎨 Artist Elizabeth Shoumatoff, renowned for her luminous watercolor portraits of influential figures throughout the 20th century, painted this striking portrait of William Rogers Coe, W.R. and Mai’s son. A longtime resident of Locust Valley, Shoumatoff was known for capturing both elegance and character in her work, completing more than 3,000 portraits over the course of her celebrated career.

As we mark the anniversary of William’s passing 55 years ago this May, we reflect on the lasting legacy of the man whose vision, philanthropy, and deep commitment to preservation helped shape Planting Fields into the extraordinary place we continue to steward today.

🖼️ From the Planting Fields Foundation Archives.

🌿 The future of Planting Fields depends on what we do today. Every day, something meaningful happens here. A child disco...
05/27/2026

🌿 The future of Planting Fields depends on what we do today.

Every day, something meaningful happens here. A child discovers nature for the very first time. A family creates a memory beneath the trees. A visitor steps into the Main House and experiences a living piece of American history.

These moments do not happen by accident. They are made possible through the ongoing care of this 409-acre historic landscape — from its gardens and collections to the educational programs and experiences that welcome more than 200,000 visitors each year.

Soon, the opening of the Oudolf Garden will mark a transformative new chapter, bringing more than 25,000 new plants to Planting Fields and strengthening our role as a place of beauty, sustainability, and inspiration for generations to come. 🌾✨

Planting Fields Foundation does not receive operating support from New York State. The future of this extraordinary place depends on people who believe it should continue to inspire, educate, and bring people together.

If Planting Fields has ever meant something to you, please consider supporting our 2026 Annual Fund. Your generosity helps ensure these moments — and this landscape — continue long into the future. 💚

Donate today: https://plantingfields.org/annual-fund/

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer – a season of longer days, vibrant gardens, and time spent together ou...
05/25/2026

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer – a season of longer days, vibrant gardens, and time spent together outdoors. As we look ahead to all that summer brings, we also pause to honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

As the Blue Pool Garden comes alive with rich greens and the beauty of the season unfolds, we wish everyone a safe and memorable Memorial Day.

📷 Captured just last week at Planting Fields by .a.v.i.d.a.l.m.e.i.d.a

✨ Champagne, French design, and Gilded Age glamour? Say less. Step inside the world of the Gold Coast elite during Crea...
05/23/2026

✨ Champagne, French design, and Gilded Age glamour? Say less.

Step inside the world of the Gold Coast elite during Creative Spirits: Gold Coast Glamour & French Design in the Gilded Age with Kedra Kearis, Ph.D., Associate Curator at Winterthur Museum.

Discover how iconic women like Alva Vanderbilt Belmont, Katherine Mackay, and Mai Rogers Coe transformed their homes into breathtaking showcases of French-inspired luxury, art, and design. 🇫🇷🏛️

Before the talk, explore the Main House at your own pace — including Mai Coe’s private rooms — while sipping our signature cocktail, The Mai Rosé. 🍓🥂

📍 The Main House at Planting Fields
📅 Wednesday, June 17
🕕 6–8pm
🎟 $35 per person

This is your invitation to step into the elegance, ambition, and drama of the Gilded Age. ✨

Register now: https://plantingfields.org/happenings/creative-spirits-june-2026/

Image: The French Room, Mai’s reception room. Taken 1937 by Mattie Edwards Hewitt.

🪺 Wings 2 Roots: Kids Birding Workshop Series 🐦 What makes the perfect bird home? Young naturalists ages 5–12 are invite...
05/22/2026

🪺 Wings 2 Roots: Kids Birding Workshop Series 🐦

What makes the perfect bird home? Young naturalists ages 5–12 are invited to explore the essentials of healthy bird habitats during What Makes a Home?, the first workshop in our Wings 2 Roots series led by .

Kids will become citizen scientists through wildlife observation, guided nature walks, feeder exploration, and hands-on activities — plus start their very own field journal to document discoveries along the way. 🌿📖

✨ Additional series dates include July 8 (When Habitats Get Hurt) and August 19 (Habitat Heroes).

Register for just one session or join us for the full three-part series this summer: https://plantingfields.org/happenings/wings-2-roots-series/

📅 June 24 | 10am–12pm
📍 Planting Fields Education Center
🎟 $25 per child

05/21/2026

Tucked within the woodlands of Planting Fields lies one of the estate’s most enchanting hidden landscapes. 🌿✨

Originally envisioned by the Olmsted Brothers in 1924, the restored Margaret Sullivan Heather Garden blends sweeping color, historic design, and seasonal beauty into a destination unlike anywhere else on Long Island.

From vibrant azaleas to winding garden paths, this is your sign to explore Planting Fields in full bloom. 🌸

🎥 .a.v.i.d.a.l.m.e.i.d.a

05/21/2026

Tucked within the woodlands of Planting Fields lies one of the estate’s most enchanting hidden landscapes. 🌿✨

Originally envisioned by the Olmsted Brothers in 1924, the restored Margaret Sullivan Heather Garden blends sweeping color, historic design, and seasonal beauty into a destination unlike anywhere else on Long Island.

From vibrant azaleas to winding garden paths, this is your sign to explore Planting Fields in full bloom. 🌸

🎥 .a.v.i.d.a.l.m.e.i.d.a

THIS WEEKEND: Not a runner? Perfect. The Spring 5K at Planting Fields is designed for everyone – whether you’re chasing ...
05/20/2026

THIS WEEKEND: Not a runner? Perfect.

The Spring 5K at Planting Fields is designed for everyone – whether you’re chasing a personal best or just soaking in the scenery with friends 🌿

👟 Walk, jog, or run the 5K
🌸 Kids Fun Run (parents run free!)
🎶 Live DJ + food trucks
🎨 Crafts, tours & family activities

Make it a full morning of fresh air, movement, and springtime magic ✨

📅 Saturday, May 23 | Check-in at 7:30am
🎟️ $45 (5K) | $25 (Kids Run)
⏰ Race day: $50 (5K) | $30 (Kids Run)

Tag your running buddy (or walking buddy 👀) below. and register now: https://plantingfields.org/happenings/2026-spring-5k/

Address

1395 Planting Fields Road
Oyster Bay, NY
11771

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+15169229210

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