A Garden of Wonders
On-site events and programs are currently on hold
Saturday, August 8
Check out Wave Hill's virtual programs while onsite activities are on hold.
Branching Out Virtual ProgramsAugust 9 - August 15
Check out Wave Hill's virtual programs while onsite activities are on hold.
Branching Out Virtual ProgramsEverything begins & ends with the Gardens
Arts & Wave Hill
Artists take advantage of our unique site to explore dynamic relationships between nature, culture and site.
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Nature is an exceptional teacher with lessons for all. Wave Hill’s glorious grounds offer the perfect setting for inspirational and immersive programs that engage people of all ages.
Peonies by Mary Oliver
This morning the green fists of the peonies are getting ready
to break my heart
as the sun rises,
as the sun strokes them with his old, buttery fingers
and they open — pools of lace, white and pink
and all day the black ants climb over them,
boring their deep and mysterious holes
into the curls,
craving the sweet sap,
taking it away
to their dark, underground cities —
and all day
under the shifty wind,
as in a dance to the great wedding,
the flowers bend their bright bodies,
and tip their fragrance to the air,
and rise,
their red stems holding
all that dampness and recklessness
gladly and lightly
Faces of Wave Hill
The gardeners here push the boundaries – nothing is run-of-the-mill. There’s always something unique or special and they are so thoughtful about how they choose things. It’s highly orchestrated. You end up with these lovely, cohesive gardenscapes. You know, it’s next level, it really is. The effort shows a higher finish. Wave Hill takes it to the level of art form.
Support Wave Hill
Wave Hill is facing significant losses of funding and revenue and we need your help. If you can, please make a donation. Your gift will help preserve the gardens, staff and programs. Your gift will help keep us all together.
