March 2019
Root, Nurture and Grow
Add to your plant collection using propagation! Bring your plant or use one of ours. This workshop requires reservations. Please email suzy.trager@gmail.com
Find out more »Tour of the Lasdon Main House
Join Lasdon's horticulturist for a tour of the Main house. Learn about the history of Lasdon Park and Arboretum and the Lasdon family who previously owned the estate. Meet at the Shop at Lasdon at 2:00pm for this free tour. Reservations are required at 914-864-7264.
Find out more »April 2019
Soil pH Testing
Lasdon’s horticulturist will explain the importance of a soil’s pH level and how it affects plant health. Learn how to do a soil test using your own soil. Participants should take a sample of their soil at about a 6″ depth. Just a cup of soil is needed. Place the sample in a small plastic container or small plastic bag. The soil sample should not be too wet as that interferes with the pH reading. If your soil sample is…
Find out more »Poetry Reading: Major Jackson
Major Jackson is an American poet, professor and the author of four collections of poetry: Roll Deep (2017) Holding Company (2010) and Hoops (2006), both finalists for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literature-Poetry and Leaving Saturn (2002), winner of the 2001 Cave Canem Poetry Prize and finalist for a National Book Critics Award Circle. He is also a recipient of a Whiting Writers’ Award and has been honored by the Pew Fellowship in the Arts and the Witter Bynner…
Find out more »Trendy Houseplants & Decorative Containers
Houseplants, tableaus, container groupings, displays and collections. This workshop requires reservations. Please email suzy.trager@gmail.com
Find out more »Suicide: The Ripple Effect
In this powerful documentary, survivor and mental wellness advocate Kevin Hines, who at age 19 attempted to take his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge, chronicles the impact of his suicide attempt on others and his work as a mental health advocate. “Suicide: The Ripple Effect” explores the lasting effects of suicide focusing on breaking stigma, advocacy, and mental wellness. An audience conversation and Q&A will follow the film led by John MacPhee. This film is being presented as past of…
Find out more »Leyla McCalla
American Roots / Music Room Leyla McCalla is a musician who defies boundaries. Singing in English, French, and Haitian Creole, McCalla has created a style of music wholly her own. A classically trained cellist, McCalla cultivates her unique blend by merging classical and roots traditions and switching between her cello, banjo, and guitar. Having worked with the award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, McCalla has made a name for herself as a solo artist with her refreshing and poetic vocals and unbridled…
Find out more »Alexandre Tharaud, piano
Classical, Recital / Music Room French pianist Alexandre Tharaud took a sabbatical year to perfect his interpretation of J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations, a set of 30 variations on an original theme that is one of the pinnacles of the keyboard literature. His 2015 recording of this demanding and complex work received widespread acclaim and praise for his unique approach to the masterpiece.
Find out more »Spring Walking Tour at Lasdon
Join Lasdon's horticulturist on a walking tour of the park to look for signs of spring. Meet at the Shop at Lasdon at 2:00pm for this free tour. No registration is necessary.
Find out more »Quatuor Ebene
Chamber, Classical / Music Room The charismatic Quatuor Ebène is one of the most exciting quartets playing today. With their fresh approach to tradition and open engagement with new forms, this French ensemble has been successful in reaching a wide audience of listeners. Their characteristic style engages a traditional repertoire with a variety of other genres, earning enthusiastic acclaim from audiences and critics alike.
Find out more »Writers Speak: Farah Pandith
Join us for a reading and conversation with writers responding to and reflecting on art, culture and world events. Light refreshments served. Books available for sale at event. The series runs on Sundays February 24, March 10 and April 28 April 28 features Farah Pandith, How We Win: How Cutting-Edge Entrepreneurs, Political Visionaries, Enlightened Business Leaders and Social Media Mavens Can Defeat the Extremist Threat at the KMA Farah Pandith, one of the world’s most respected experts on countering violent extremism…
Find out more »May 2019
Afternoon Tea
Tour, Tea, and Garden Stroll All Ages / Rosen House Spend a lovely afternoon enjoying Caramoor’s scrumptious Afternoon Tea served in the beautiful setting of the open air Summer Dining Room overlooking the stunning Spanish Courtyard and its bubbly fountain and gardens. Enjoy delightful tea sandwiches, delicious desserts and a variety of fragrant teas. The Tea service is preceded by a tour of the Rosen House. As you explore the estate, the docents invite you to get to know the…
Find out more »Christine Ebersole
American Songbook, Cabaret / Music Room The Music Room transforms into an intimate cabaret for this annual Benefit Concert. Two-time Tony Award-winning actress Christine Ebersole graces the Music Room stage for a unique evening celebrating the American Songbook. After her performance, she graciously mingles with guests at the champagne reception in the Formal Dining Room. More information on the performance content to come. Tickets begin at $75 and all but $30 of each benefit ticket is tax-deductible, as provided by…
Find out more »What Makes It Great?
with Rob Kapilow and the Omer Quartet Chamber, Classical / Music Room What makes great music great? Distinguished and engaging composer/conductor Rob Kapilow presents a program that delves into Mozart’s “Dissonance” String Quartet with our current Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence. Kapilow will deconstruct, dissect, slow down, and reassemble Mozart’s final quartet dedicated to his friend, Joseph Haydn. Discover why “Dissonance” has come to be considered one of the most famous of his 26 quartets. Free tickets for students 18 and…
Find out more »Poetry Reading: Alan Shapiro
Alan Shapiro has published over ten books of poetry, most recently Life Pig (2016); Reel to Reel (2014), a finalist for the Pulizer Prize; Night of the Republic (2012), a finalist for the National Book Award and the Griffin Prize; and Old War (2008), winner of the Ambassador Book Award. A memoirist, essayist, translator, and novelist, as well as a poet, Shapiro has also authored the memoirs Vigil (University of Chicago Press, 1997) and The Last Happy Occasion (University of Chicago Press, 1996). He published his first novel, Broadway Baby (Algonquin Books), in 2012. Shapiro has…
Find out more »Omer Quartet
Wednesday Morning Concert Chamber, Classical / Music Room, Rosen House Our 11:00am Wednesday Morning Concerts include a 45-minute performance in the majestic Music Room followed by a tour of the historic Mediterranean-style Rosen House, an optional seasonally inspired buffet lunch, and freedom to explore the gardens. Come enjoy a day at Caramoor in the spring! Concert Only $25, Concert and Lunch $56
Find out more »Afternoon Tea
Tour, Tea, and Garden Stroll All Ages / Rosen House Spend a lovely afternoon enjoying Caramoor’s scrumptious Afternoon Tea served in the beautiful setting of the open air Summer Dining Room overlooking the stunning Spanish Courtyard and its bubbly fountain and gardens. Enjoy delightful tea sandwiches, delicious desserts and a variety of fragrant teas. The Tea service is preceded by a tour of the Rosen House. As you explore the estate, the docents invite you to get to know the…
Find out more »Edmar Castaneda Quartet
Presented in Collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center Jazz / Music Room Join the incomparable Edmar Castañeda as he invites us to travel with him to countries such as Colombia, Venezuela, and Argentina — all through the power of his unparalleled talents on the harp. It’s almost impossible to take your eyes off of Castañeda as he shows off his wondrous dexterity and infectious passion that resonates in each pluck of the strings.
Find out more »Entryscapes and Outdoor Containers
Decorating your porch and patio for summer. Bring your own plants and containers from the Spring Plant Sale! This workshop requires reservations. Please email suzy.trager@gmail.com
Find out more »Paul Huang, violin, Danbi Um, violin and Mika Sasaki, piano
Wednesday Morning Concert Chamber, Classical / Music Room, Rosen House Our 11:00am Wednesday Morning Concerts include a 45-minute performance in the majestic Music Room followed by a tour of the historic Mediterranean-style Rosen House, an optional seasonally inspired buffet lunch, and freedom to explore the gardens. Come enjoy a day at Caramoor in the spring! Concert and lunch $56, Concert only $25
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