The few rooms that were partially furnished are used for events. There are lots of ornate fireplaces. Imagine the first room full of plants and ornate. Hempstead House – Sands Point Preserve









The few rooms that were partially furnished are used for events. There are lots of ornate fireplaces. Imagine the first room full of plants and ornate. Hempstead House – Sands Point Preserve









The chandelier and lights were nice.







It has been a while since I’ve had some decent doors to post for Thursday Doors – More Trip Pix – No Facilities. These are in Hempstead House in Sands Point Preserve








Hempstead House and Castle Gould are in Sands Point Preserve in Nassau County, Long Island, New York. The house tour was a disappointment. It isn’t furnished and past multiple uses has destroyed a lot of the character. I will not return for another visit. I liked Old Westbury Garden much better.








Clark Botanic Garden is a small place in North Hempstead, Long, Island, New York.








A child’s playhouse. Read about it here: The Gardens — Old Westbury Gardens. The giant Silver Maple is impressive.






The old huts, benches, and fences are charming. The Gardens — Old Westbury Gardens





The gardens contain many sculptures and other ornate features.





