Upcoming Events
Join us in the garden for an informative meeting about volunteering with the Beatrix Farrand Garden Association!
Join Anna de Cordova, Horticulturist for the Roosevelt Vanderbilt National Historic Site, for a hands-on workshop using the Bellefield Mansion landscape to learn how to assess your home landscape to ensure your plants thrive and meet your current and future goals.
Kick off our series with a special Mother's Day performance by Allie Chipkin, a folk singer-songwriter whose heartfelt melodies and storytelling will delight the whole family.
Join Allyson Levy, co-founder of Hortus Arboretum, for a talk on beautiful, low-maintenance native plants, featuring best planting practices, and cultural insights.
Experience the magic of Sophia Subbayya Vastek as she brings her fully acoustic and portable piano to the garden, sharing her mesmerizing compositions in a truly unique performance.
Join Cornell Master Beekeeper Chris Layman for an engaging talk on native bees, pollinators, and the plants that nourish them, with insights drawn from the Beatrix Farrand Garden and practical tips for creating pollinator-friendly gardens at home.
Let the masterful violin of Kathryn Aldous bring the garden to life with an afternoon of enchanting and expressive music.
Join ecological landscape designer Ashley Gamell in the Wild Garden to discover standout, easy-care native plants for all garden conditions and learn how to plant confidently this spring for maximum beauty and ecological impact.
Jonathan Kavalier is director of gardens and grounds at Dumbarton Oaks in Washington, D.C., where he focuses on preserving Beatrix Farrand’s historic design within a 21st century horticultural context.
A passionate singer-songwriter, Callie Mackenzie sees music as a revolutionary act that fosters healing, joy, and community. Join her for an intimate acoustic performance.
Duo Andalucía blends Spanish guitar with operatic vocals, creating a performance that moves seamlessly from Flamenco to Cumbia. Rooted in Nicaraguan tradition and influenced by flamenco greats, their passionate sound will transport you.
In collaboration with the Hudson Valley Flamenco Festival, this special performance brings together a Flamenco guitarist and dancer for an afternoon of rhythm, movement, and passion.
Join herbalist Dina Falconi and explore the plants in and around the Beatrix Farrand Garden at Bellefield. Learn to identify these plants using basic sensory skills and discover how they are used for food & medicine. This walk will include practical information on harvest and preparation.
Acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and composer Alexander Turnquist presents an immersive acoustic show featuring his 12-string guitar and evocative compositions.
You’ll have a week to shop for beautiful greenhouse grown Farrand signature perennials and stunning annuals. Pick-up for all purchases is Saturday, May 31st from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Bellefield Mansion driveway on the grounds of the Home of FDR National Historic Site in Hyde Park, NY.