Last updated on 31 October 08

Old Westbury Gardens

5.0/5 (2 ratings)

Photograph © Old Westbury Gardens/Vince Kish
Photograph © Old Westbury Gardens/Vince Kish
Photograph © Old Westbury Gardens/Vince Kish

Gardenvisit Editorial

A 1904 house, in the the style of Charles II, with a garden made at the same time.The owner's wife, and his architect, were English. The garden is well proportioned and well detailed, inspired by an eclectic range of features from English gardens together with some from France and Holland. Grounds include sweeping lawns, wooded trails, grand allées and wooded trails with over 100 varieties of trees, meadows, lakes, fountains and statuary, and a charming thatched cottage. Gardens include a primrose path, rose garden, lilac path, boxwood garden, demonstration gardens, cottage garden, and a 2 ½ acre walled garden set into the woods.

History

The John S. Phipps estate was built between 1904 and 1906. It includes a 66 room, Charles II-style mansion and 200 acres. Old Westbury Gardens opened in the spring of 1959.

Plants of Note

Wildflowers, Cherry Trees,Wisteria, Lilacs, Tulips, Forget-Me-Nots, Rhododendron, Primrose, Dahlias, Iris, Dogwood, English Roses, Delphinium, Hollyhocks,Water Lillies

Address - 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, New York, USA, NY 11568
Opening times - Open daily (except Tuesdays) late April through October, Weekends in November, and for a two week Holiday Celebration in December, 10am to 5pm
Admission - Entrance fee
Website - Visit the Old Westbury Gardens website

Local Hotels

Hotels within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.

Hampton Inn Jericho - Westbury (1km away)
From $101.15 to $219.00
Long Island Marriott Hotel (5km away)
From $179.00 to $259.00
The Andrew Hotel (8km away)
From $179.00 to $259.00
Inn at Great Neck (8km away)
From $229.00 to $229.00
Comfort Inn Bellerose Queens (9km away)
From $99.00 to $129.99
Executive Inn at Woodbury (9km away)
From $89.00 to $149.00
Quality Inn Floral Park (9km away)
From $79.00 to $129.00
Best Western Woodbury Inn (9km away)
From $74.24 to $143.10

Nearby Gardens

Gardens within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.

Nassau County Sculpture Garden (4km away)
Cedarmere Garden (5km away)
Planting Fields Arboretum (10km away)
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Humes Japanese Stroll Garden (11km away)
Queens Botanical Garden (15km away)
New York Botanical Garden (21km away)
Conservatory Garden (24km away)

Reviews and Comments

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over 4 years ago Anonymous said
Wonderful Garden to visit for a most pleasant stroll. V. Kish seems to be quite an accomplished photographer as he captures the beauty of the Gardens with his delicate eye for detail.

(5.0/5)
over 4 years ago Rena said
Very nice garden with beautiful mansion where you can have a guided tour or explore it by yourselves. Probably, the better time to visit is in June-July when roses are blooming. We were there in August so no roses, but the rest of the garden was full of other wonderful flowers and we enjoyed it very much.

(5.0/5)

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