Experience an unforgettable evening on Friday, July 18th of reflection, conversation, and community as we launch Grounded Conversations, a new series in collaboration with Edwina von Gal and Perfect Earth Project. This inaugural program features Krista Tippett, Peabody Award–winning host of On Being, in conversation with Biddle Duke, journalist and climate advocate.

Evening Schedule
5:30 PM – Doors open
6:00–7:00 PM – Talk and reception
7:30 PM – Seated dinner for a limited group of 40 hopeful friends. Each table will explore one of Krista’s signature questions, with a Host to guide the conversation and a scribe to capture insights

Ticket Options
Talk & Reception: $125 for LongHouse Members, $150 for non-members
Talk, Reception & Dinner: $400 - Includes full access to the evening: the talk, reception, and an intimate seated dinner with Krista and fellow guests. (Limited to 40 tickets)

All proceeds from this event support grounded work at LongHouse and Perfect Earth Project.

Krista Tippett speaks of hope not as wishful thinking but as a lifeline—a spiritual muscle we build by facing reality with courage and compassion. She often draws wisdom from the natural world, noting how cycles of decay and renewal in nature mirror our own capacity for growth and healing. For Tippett, hope is grounded in presence: a quiet, resilient force that listens, like the earth itself, and holds space for what might yet emerge.

For the past quarter century Krista Tippett has been pursuing the great questions of meaning that are newly urgent in this century: What does it mean to be human, how do we want to live, and who will we be to each other? On public radio and on the new frontier of podcasting, she has conducted a conversation with wise and graceful lives, some of whom have shifted the world on its axis. Come to LongHouse for an evening of conversation with Krista about wisdom for navigating this tender, tumultuous moment and seeing the generative possibilities of this time to be alive. 

About Krista Tippett
Krista Tippett is a Peabody-award winning broadcaster, National Humanities Medalist, and New York Times bestselling author. She created the groundbreaking public radio show and podcast On Being, which pursues deep thinking, moral imagination, social creativity, and joy towards the renewal of inner life, outer life, and life together. It has won the highest honors in broadcast, Internet and podcasting, and been downloaded over 450 million times. The On Being Project, which Krista founded in 2013, also engages “quiet conversations” to accompany the generative people and possibilities within this tender, tumultuous time to be alive. She received the National Humanities Medal at the White House in 2014 for "thoughtfully delving into the mysteries of human existence. On air and in print, Ms. Tippett avoids easy answers, embracing complexity and inviting people of every background to join her conversation about faith, ethics, and moral wisdom."Krista grew up in a small town in Oklahoma, attended Brown University, worked as a young journalist and diplomat in Cold War Berlin, and later received a Master of Divinity from Yale. She is the author of three books, most recently Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living.
Instagram: @onbeing    Facebook: @onbeing    LinkedIn: On Being Project

About Biddle Duke
Biddle Duke is a journalist, writer of nonfiction, and community organizer. He went to work for newspapers drawn by the belief in their critical public service role, and spent three decades covering city halls, statehouses, governors, the environment, and our ever-changing world as a reporter and editor at papers in New York, New Mexico, Vermont and South Carolina. For several years in the 1990s he was the executive editor of The Buenos Aires Herald, an English-language daily in Argentina, and for two decades he owned and ran a group of weeklies and magazines in northern Vermont. His work — memoir, travel, commentary — has also appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Surfers Journal, and Backcountry magazine. He currently writes a column, This Place, for The Express News Group’s three weeklies serving the South Fork of Long Island. In 2016, he co-founded EAST with The East Hampton Star, a magazine exploring and celebrating the soul of easternmost New York state. He serves on the board of The Peter Matthiessen Center and is co-founder of the Matthiessen Talks, a speaker series that gathers and spotlights thought leaders, activists, and writers exploring our vital connection to the natural world, sharing indigenous and spiritual wisdom, and fighting for social justice. Though a lifelong nomad (he’s lived in seven countries and four states), Biddle now lives in Springs, N.Y., with his wife, artist Idoline Duke.

July 19, 11:00am–1:00pm
$150 Members, $175 Non Members

Discover the art of bonsai through the eyes of a sculptor.

Join Benjamin Keating—whose cherished works are part of the LongHouse landscape—for an intimate, hands-on workshop exploring the art of bonsai. Together with bonsai professional Giacomo Mule, Keating will guide you through styling and repotting your own tropical starter tree into a thoughtful composition.

All materials are provided, including your own bonsai and container to take home. No experience necessary—just curiosity and a love of nature as art.

Benjamin Keating, Sculptor & Bonsai Artist

Benjamin Keating is a New York–based sculptor, poet, and bonsai artist celebrated for seamlessly combining molten bronze with living trees to create “living sculpture.” He operates his own foundry in New Jersey, casting works both for his own pieces and for prominent artists. His cherished bonsai sculptures—featured in The New Yorker and exhibited at Tripoli Gallery—often incorporate custom bronze containers and metal frameworks that enhance the long-term health, structure, and visual impact of each tree.

Keating’s sculptural works are part of the LongHouse Reserve collection, where they are admired for their refined craftsmanship and quiet power—harmonizing with the landscape in both form and spirit.

As founder of Keating Foundry, he has collaborated with renowned contemporary artists including Kiki Smith, Robert Longo, Julian Schnabel, and Nicole Eisenman. His own work has been shown internationally, from Mana Contemporary and Metro Pictures to the Venice Biennale, in exhibitions curated by figures such as Phong Bui and Vito Schnabel.

Keating is also a dedicated educator, having taught sculpture and foundry arts at Columbia University, Pratt Institute, the School of Visual Arts, and Johnson Atelier. Whether working in bronze or bonsai, he approaches each piece as a collaboration between permanence and growth—inviting viewers to experience nature and sculpture in continual dialogue.

The twelfth edition of our popular exhibition Planters ON+OFF the Ground opens Sunday, July 20th and will be on view through Labor Day weekend in the Squash Court at LongHouse. Meet the creatives behind these uncommon planters at the opening from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Planters ON+OFF brings together artists, horticulturalists, designers, gardeners, and landscapers who let loose their imaginations and create ingeniously original garden container installations that go beyond the clay pot. And this year, we are thrilled to feature several student collaborations, bringing fresh ideas to an always inventive mix of planters. The only restriction: each creation must be contained to 25 square feet.

Come prepared to vote on your favorite piece for the People's Choice Award! Our guest host is Dr. Georgette Grier-Key, Executive Director and Curator of the Eastville Community Historical Society, who will announce the winning display as well as the 2025 LongHouse Scholarship awardees who will be recognized on this occasion. 

Enjoy delightful displays and light refreshments during this festive celebration of creativity and nature.

Exhibitors (list in formation):

Amagansett School x Groundworks  |  Scott Bluedorn & Zach Bliss  |  Elizabeth A. Lear Landscape Associates  |  Jasmine Chamberlain / Floral Feeling  |  Hampton Rustic Landscapes  |  Brianna Hernandez  |  Marybeth LaPenna Lee & Ted Tyler / LaPenna Lee Gardens  |  MAGO  |  ReWild Long Island x Wittendale's Florist & Greenhouses  |  The Salt Heir x Fenelon Landscapes  |  Hope Sandrow  |  The SHINE Studio |  Aurelio Torres & Robin Gianis  |   Whisker & Brush x Chini Alarco / Charlie & Sons Landscapes

Drip irrigation for Planters ON+OFF the Ground XII is made possible with the generous support of RB Irrigation.

Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner: Fantasies and Daydreaming
Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 5:00 PM
Concert at the Fly's Eye Dome

Tickets:
Concert + Reception: $125 Members | $150 non-members
Concert, Reception + Intimate Garden Dinner: $400 (Limited to 40 guests)

Virtuoso pianist Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner returns to LongHouse for an evocative open-air performance in front of the iconic Fly’s Eye Dome. His program, Fantasies and Daydreaming, is a journey through imagination and memory, featuring works by Ravel, Bach, Chopin, Meredith Monk, Gershwin, and Louis Moreau Gottschalk.

From the playful rhythms of Gershwin’s Preludes to the introspective beauty of Chopin’s Nocturne, the afternoon promises lyrical reverie and dazzling technique. Highlights include Bach’s Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue, Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso, and Monk’s poignant Ellis Island.

Surrounded by art, nature, and the serenity of our gardens, experience music in sanctuary—where sound, spirit, and setting come together in harmony.

In the third presentation in the InsiderOutsider series, Ella Mahoney, a visual artist, illustrator, educator, and a member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) will talk about her work in oil, acrylic, and silk painting, and her more recent focus on large-scale silk installations that evoke the movement, memory, and atmosphere of northeast coastal environments. The conversation will also examine how language and stories hold and form our worldviews.

InsiderOutsider: New Voices in the Art World is a dynamic conversation series spotlighting underrepresented artists who challenge convention, expand the boundaries of contemporary art, and invite deeper dialogue. Moderated by artist and curator Mago, this year’s series is presented in collaboration with Jeremy Dennis and the artists-in-residence of Ma’s House, a center for Indigenous and BIPOC artists. Together, we’ll explore the creative practices and personal narratives shaping today’s evolving art landscape. All InsiderOutsider talks are free for students and with general admission.

Sunday, July 27, 3:00 pm

Ella Mahoney: Ella holds a BFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts and an MA in Art Education from Pratt Institute. Her interdisciplinary practice centers on storytelling, often drawing from Wampanoag creation stories and her personal experience of indigeneity and connection to land and water. She has illustrated children’s books for the Wampanoag Language Reclamation Project and collaborated with institutions such as the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Long Island Children’s Museum, and MassArt, exhibiting in gallery and museum settings and creating immersive works in dialogue with performance and place.

Jeremy Dennis & Ma's House: The Ma’s House project is being led by artist and photographer Jeremy Dennis. Dennis is a contemporary fine art photographer and a tribal member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation in Southampton, NY. In his work, he explores indigenous identity, culture, and assimilation.
Ma's House  Jeremy Dennis

Mago: Mago Enrique Martinez is a Latinx queer artist and curator whose multidisciplinary work -spanning installation, cultural programming, and creative direction - centers Latinx heritage, queerness, and collective memory to foster community connection. Rooted in collaboration and adaptability, Martinez engages diverse communities to expand curatorial norms and create participatory spaces that explore identity and social cohesion. Through inclusive, transformative art, he uplifts underrepresented voices and celebrates cultural resilience across disciplines.

Upcoming InsiderOutsider conversation:

Sept 7: Savannah LeCornu

The InsiderOutsider series is made possible with support from Agnes Gund and the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning and County Legislator Ann Welker. 

LONGHOUSE LANDSCAPE LEGENDS
Modernist Landscapes: Visionaries and Their Gardens
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Barry Bergdoll | Caleb Smith | William Whitaker

SCHEDULE
9:30-10:00am:  Morning reception
10:00-10:45am: Barry Bergdoll Abstraction and Nature: Gardens in the Work of Mies van der Rohe and Le Corbusier
10:45-11:30am: Garden walks and nibbles
11:30am-12:15pm: Bill Whitaker on Harriet Pattison
12:15pm-1:30pm: Caleb Smith A Modern Mystic: Art and Nature in the Gardens of Russell Page, followed by a conversation with Deborah Nevins
1:30pm: Lunch in the garden

Join us at LongHouse for our annual landscape lecture event, a captivating day of talks exploring the intersection of modernist architecture, landscape design, and cultural history. This year, our special event features renowned scholars Barry Bergdoll, Professor of Art History at Columbia University; Caleb Smith, Professor of English and American Studies at Yale University, and William Whitaker, Curator and Collections Manager of the Architectural Archives of the University of Pennsylvania Weitzman School of Design. 

Bergdoll will speak about the landscape visions of iconic modernist architects Mies van der Rohe and Le Corbusier, examining how they considered gardens to extend their vision. Whitaker will speak on Harriet Pattison, the influential landscape designer who, among other notable projects, collaborated on the masterful landscape at The FDR Memorial on Roosevelt Island and the Kimbell Art Museum, which features prominently in her book Our Days Are Like Full Years: A Memoir with Letters from Louis Kahn (2020). Smith will offer an illuminating perspective on the work of Russell Page, reflecting on how the celebrated garden designer’s sensibility bridged classical traditions with modernist innovation. Page recorded his observations and practice in his masterpiece The Education of a Gardener (1962). Set within the modernist setting of LongHouse, our event promises to enrich our understanding of landscape in its relationship to modernism. The LongHouse Landscape Legends program focuses on landscape and design, art and architecture. Designed by Jack Lenor Larson (1927-2020), LongHouse is the perfect place for these conversations, a place that inspires living with art in all forms, where nature and creativity are seamlessly connected, and historic ideas meld with modern concepts, is the perfect place to gather in conversations about the landscapes that define our lives.

About The Speakers

Barry Bergdoll is the Meyer Schapiro Professor of Art History at Columbia University. He is a renowned scholar of architecture of the 19th and 20th centuries and has written extensively on landscape in the work of masters of modern architecture including Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe. From 2007 to 2014 he served as chief curator of architecture and design at the Museum of Modern Art. He was a member of the advisory committee to the library of the New York Botanical Garden and the Mellon Humanities Institute Fellowship Selection Committee from 2014 to 2022.

Caleb Smith is a professor of English and American Studies at Yale University. He began to study the cultural history of landscape design while writing his most recent book, Thoreau's Axe (Princeton University Press 2023) and building his own garden in Connecticut. He has recently published a study of Russell Page in Aeon (October 2023) and lectured about Page for The Garden Conservancy.

William Whitaker is the curator and collections manager of the Architectural Archives of the University of Pennsylvania Weitzman School of Design. Trained as an architect and architectural historian, he primarily works on documenting and interpreting Penn’s design collections, including holdings related to the life and work of architect Louis I. Kahn and landscape architect Lawrence Halprin, as well as that of the husband and wife design team of Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown.

Photo ©Marina Schinzi; Russell Page garden at Villar Perosa

The final presentation in the InsiderOutsider series presents Savannah LeCornu, a self-taught artist from Ketchikan, Alaska. She is Tsimshian, Haida, and Nimiipuu (Nez Perce). A self-taught visual artist who focuses on creating art that is accessible and celebrates Indigenous peoples, Savannah will talk about her drawings and paintings in both digital and traditional formats, in addition to her beadwork. She will explain her work in formline and plateau, or ledger art styles, and how she strives to create modern, accessible art that celebrates Indigenous peoples while inviting the audience to rethink any preconceived notions they may have.

InsiderOutsider: New Voices in the Art World is a dynamic conversation series spotlighting underrepresented artists who challenge convention, expand the boundaries of contemporary art, and invite deeper dialogue. Moderated by artist and curator Mago, this year’s series is presented in collaboration with Jeremy Dennis and the artists-in-residence of Ma’s House, a center for Indigenous and BIPOC artists. Together, we’ll explore the creative practices and personal narratives shaping today’s evolving art landscape. All InsiderOutsider talks are free for students and with general admission.

Sunday, September 7, 3:00 pm

Savannah LeCornu: Savannah is an Indigenous artist and theatre maker. She is most known for her "Still Here" series which highlights the perseverance of Indigenous peoples who are very much still here. She received a B.A. in Theatre at Western Washington University where she concentrated in lighting design and playwriting. She has worked for Mount Baker Theatre as the Lead Lighting Technician and for WWU's Theatre and Dance Department as the Production Manager. In 2022 she was the recipient of the Spring Native American Fellowship from the Ucross Foundation. She was recently awarded the Harpo Foundation Fellowship for Native American Artists by the Vermont Studio Center and completed a residency there in the fall of 2023. You can find more of her work at savannahpantsart.

Jeremy Dennis & Ma's House: The Ma’s House project is being led by artist and photographer Jeremy Dennis. Dennis is a contemporary fine art photographer and a tribal member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation in Southampton, NY. In his work, he explores indigenous identity, culture, and assimilation.
Ma's House  Jeremy Dennis

Mago: Mago Enrique Martinez is a Latinx queer artist and curator whose multidisciplinary work -spanning installation, cultural programming, and creative direction - centers Latinx heritage, queerness, and collective memory to foster community connection. Rooted in collaboration and adaptability, Martinez engages diverse communities to expand curatorial norms and create participatory spaces that explore identity and social cohesion. Through inclusive, transformative art, he uplifts underrepresented voices and celebrates cultural resilience across disciplines.

The InsiderOutsider series is made possible with support from Agnes Gund and the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning and County Legislator Ann Welker. 

Adriana Barone will guide you through a transformative journey blending meditation and sound healing once a month at 9:00am on Saturday mornings May 10, June 14, July 19, August 9, September 13 and October 11.

Imagine being outdoors at the Fly's Eye Dome in the lush gardens of LongHouse, surrounded by birdsong as the soothing tones of crystal healing bowls guide you into a meditative state. Through stillness and the resonance of sound, you’ll cultivate compassionate self-awareness and expand your spirit. Supported by the energy of the group and the beauty of nature, allow your whole, messy, wonderful self to soften - releasing habitual perspectives and embracing boundless possibility in the interplay of sound and silence.

Adriana Barone is an energy healer, meditation teacher, and sound practitioner with nearly 30 years of experience. Trained in energy medicine, craniosacral therapy, and sound healing, she integrates these modalities to guide others toward healing and self-discovery. A graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, she combines spiritual, emotional, and physical practices to help individuals unlock deeper awareness. Her work is rooted in compassion, presence, and the transformative power of sound and consciousness. Learn more at adrianabarone.com

Unwind with an evening of painting in the gardens from 5-6:30pm on Fridays, May 23, June 20, July 18 and August 1 with artist and instructor Barbara Thomas. As the light softens and the colors shift, capture the beauty of LongHouse in watercolor. Bring your favorite drink and a few nibbles to enjoy while you paint - think of it as a creative happy hour in the garden! Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, Barbara will guide you in a relaxed, inspiring setting. You'll leave with a beautiful summer memento to cherish long after the evening ends.

LongHouse presents a summer of art experiences that blend the beauty of our gardens - sculpture, flora, winding pathways, and ever-changing light and shadow - with the joy of creative expression. Guided by artist and educator Barbara Thomas, these painting classes are open to all, whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or have years of experience. LongHouse provides materials, but you're welcome to bring your own.

Barbara Thomas has been making art all her life. She studied at The Art Students League and Pratt Institute in New York and earned her MFA from the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University. Her work explores nature and humanity’s relationship to it, depicting earth, sky, flora, and fauna in oil and gouache, as well as digital photography, video, land art, and sculpture. Known for her public art and commissioned pieces, Barbara has created everything from intimate tree portraits to large-scale murals. An experienced educator, she has taught art for over 20 years, designing museum docent programs, art school curricula, and lectures on art history and process. Learn more about Barbara at www.barbarathomasart.com and explore her work for sale at ArtSprings Studio in Springs, NY: www.artspringsstudio.com.

Art in the Garden with Barbara Thomas: Fridays at LongHouse Reserve

LongHouse Reserve presents a summer of immersive art experiences that connect the beauty of the gardens - sculpture, flora, trees, and ever-shifting summer light - with the joy of creative expression. Teaching artist Barbara Thomas leads each session, inviting participants to slow down, look closely, and make art inspired by nature.

A seasoned artist and educator, Barbara has a long-standing relationship with LongHouse and a deep love of the land. Her classes welcome everyone; whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or returning to your practice. Materials are provided, though participants are welcome to bring their own. 

Making Art with Nature
Fridays, June 27 & July 11 | 10:00am–12:30pm
Put down your paintbrush—this class explores how natural materials themselves can become tools for artmaking. Paint with twigs and branches, stencil with leaves, print with rocks and bark. With Barbara’s guidance, you’ll create poetic and expressive works that capture the essence of the natural world using the world itself.

Exploring the Art in the Gardens
Friday, July 25 | 10:00am–12:30pm
LongHouse’s renowned sculpture collection becomes your subject as we learn how to render form, light, texture, and perspective. Barbara will help you see how art lives within nature—and how to capture that harmony on paper or canvas.

Abstract Painting in the Gardens
Fridays, September 12 & 19 | 10:00am–12:30pm
Let the colors and forms of the garden guide you into abstraction. Barbara will lead exercises to help you move beyond representation and into emotional and expressive painting—drawing on what you see, but also what you feel. No experience necessary.

Barbara Thomas has been making art all her life. She studied at The Art Students League and Pratt Institute in New York and earned her MFA from the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University. Her work explores nature and humanity’s relationship to it, depicting earth, sky, flora, and fauna in oil and gouache, as well as digital photography, video, land art, and sculpture. Known for her public art and commissioned pieces, Barbara has created everything from intimate tree portraits to large-scale murals. An experienced educator, she has taught art for over 20 years, designing museum docent programs, art school curricula, and lectures on art history and process. Learn more about Barbara at www.barbarathomasart.com and explore her work for sale at ArtSprings Studio in Springs, NY: www.artspringsstudio.com.

Once a month on Saturday mornings from 10:30am to 12:30pm, LongHouse welcomes you and your furry friend for a special morning of fresh air and fun. Let your pup romp in the Amphitheater, meet fellow dog lovers & members, and enjoy a lively, social start to the day. For everyone’s enjoyment, please keep dogs within the amphitheater!

2025 Dog Days:
March 29 - meet adoptable dogs in partnership with ARF Hamptons
April 26
May 31 - meet adoptable dogs in partnership with ARF Hamptons
June 21
July 26
August 30
September 20 - meet adoptable dogs in partnership with ARF Hamptons
October 25 - Canines in Costume in partnership with ARF

Move with mindfulness and find balance in nature. Offered on alternate Thursdays from May 29 to September 18, 10–11 AM, Tai Chi is a gentle practice that promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and improves strength and stability. Set against the serene backdrop of LongHouse, this class welcomes all ages and experience levels to slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with the beauty around you.

Join instructor Katherine Henderson in the gardens—she will meet you at the Gatehouse after you park.

Tai Chi is also offered on select Saturdays: Sign up for a Saturday session here

Move with mindfulness and find balance in nature. Offered on alternating Saturdays from May 24 to September 27, 10–11 AM, Tai Chi is a gentle practice that promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and improves strength and stability. Set against the serene backdrop of LongHouse, this class welcomes all ages and experience levels to slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with the beauty around you.

Join instructor Katherine Henderson in the gardens—she will meet you at the Gatehouse after you park.

Tai Chi is also offered on select Thursdays: Sign up for a Thursday session here

What better way to entertain house guests, plan a creative date night, or kick off the weekend by unwinding in the beauty of the gardens, than to enjoy a Twilight Tour? Limited to a small group of 20, these walks are led by our knowledgeable and passionate docents. While visiting the gardens at dusk, you will see both our plantings and art in a most favorable light. Once a month on Thursdays, June 26, July 31, August 28 and September, 25.

Each workshop held on Fridays, June 27, July 25, and August 29 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM is a delightful adventure, inviting children ages 6 and up to explore their creativity in a vibrant natural setting. Using an array of found objects, colorful paints, and malleable clay, young artists will craft unique masterpieces inspired by the enchanting sculptures and lush gardens around them. Come and let imagination flourish in the beauty of nature!

Materials are provided, or you are welcome to bring your own and feel free to bring a drink and snack.

Karyn Mannix, born in New York, has worked across nearly every facet of the art world. She began her career as a fashion and costume designer, studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology. By the age of 21, her clothing line had already appeared in feature films, Vogue Magazine, the cover of Women’s Wear Daily, and on Cyndi Lauper’s HBO tour. Her designs also featured in Michael Mann’s Crime Stories TV series, were sold by Patricia Field, and displayed alongside Donna Karan at Bloomingdale’s in New York City.

Her career evolved to include freelance illustration for WWD and French Connection; window installations for Bergdorf Goodman, Diane von Furstenberg, and Barneys New York; and set and prop design for numerous theater troupes.

After relocating to East Hampton, Karyn earned a second degree in Postmodern Art Theory and Criticism, which led to roles as curator, critic, columnist, gallerist, educator, and eventually founder of an art school. The former owner of four brick-and-mortar galleries, she has since streamlined her practice into life as a private art dealer, representing artists from around the world.

Throughout it all, Karyn has continued to create her own art, recently added electric bass to her creative pursuits, and published her first book, If You’re an Artist…101 Tips. She currently serves as the arts educator at the Wainscott School.

Mannix Studio

The Mannix Project

Join artist and educator Karyn Mannix for a hands-on art workshop designed for young creatives, ages 8 and up. On Thursday, June 19 and Thursday, July 17 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, students will explore the gardens of LongHouse and complete two engaging projects - an acrylic painting and a small sculpture - drawing inspiration from nature and the art around them. It’s a playful, skill-building experience where imagination leads the way and every young artist leaves with work to be proud of.

Materials are provided, or you are welcome to bring your own and feel free to bring a drink and snack.

Karyn Mannix, born in New York, has worked across nearly every facet of the art world. She began her career as a fashion and costume designer, studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology. By the age of 21, her clothing line had already appeared in feature films, Vogue Magazine, the cover of Women’s Wear Daily, and on Cyndi Lauper’s HBO tour. Her designs also featured in Michael Mann’s Crime Stories TV series, were sold by Patricia Field, and displayed alongside Donna Karan at Bloomingdale’s in New York City. Her career evolved to include freelance illustration for WWD and French Connection; window installations for Bergdorf Goodman, Diane von Furstenberg, and Barneys New York; and set and prop design for numerous theater troupes.

After relocating to East Hampton, Karyn earned a second degree in Postmodern Art Theory and Criticism, which led to roles as curator, critic, columnist, gallerist, educator, and eventually founder of an art school. The former owner of four brick-and-mortar galleries, she has since streamlined her practice into life as a private art dealer, representing artists from around the world.

Throughout it all, Karyn has continued to create her own art, recently added electric bass to her creative pursuits, and published her first book, If You’re an Artist…101 Tips. She currently serves as the arts educator at the Wainscott School.

Mannix Studio

The Mannix Project

Spend a summer evening painting in the gardens with artist and instructor Karyn Mannix  on Friday, August 29 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Whether you're new to the canvas or brushing up your skills, Karyn’s approachable, step-by-step guidance will help you create your own acrylic work of art - no experience necessary. Surrounded by the beauty of LongHouse at golden hour, it’s the perfect way to unwind, express yourself, and take home art that captures the moment - and your creativity.

Materials are provided, or you are welcome to bring your own and feel free to bring a drink and snack.

Karyn Mannix, born in New York, has worked across nearly every facet of the art world. She began her career as a fashion and costume designer, studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology. By the age of 21, her clothing line had already appeared in feature films, Vogue Magazine, the cover of Women’s Wear Daily, and on Cyndi Lauper’s HBO tour. Her designs also featured in Michael Mann’s Crime Stories TV series, were sold by Patricia Field, and displayed alongside Donna Karan at Bloomingdale’s in New York City.

Her career evolved to include freelance illustration for WWD and French Connection; window installations for Bergdorf Goodman, Diane von Furstenberg, and Barneys New York; and set and prop design for numerous theater troupes.

After relocating to East Hampton, Karyn earned a second degree in Postmodern Art Theory and Criticism, which led to roles as curator, critic, columnist, gallerist, educator, and eventually founder of an art school. The former owner of four brick-and-mortar galleries, she has since streamlined her practice into life as a private art dealer, representing artists from around the world.

Throughout it all, Karyn has continued to create her own art, recently added electric bass to her creative pursuits, and published her first book, If You’re an Artist…101 Tips. She currently serves as the arts educator at the Wainscott School.

Mannix Studio

The Mannix Project

Walk our sixteen acre grounds and learn about our founder Jack Lenor Larsen, the land, the gardens and art. Explore LongHouse for the first time or again throughout the season. Tours led by LongHouse Docents begin at the GateHouse and are scheduled for every Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM. Tours are included with the price of admission; reservations are suggested but not required.

Please click here for general information on visiting LongHouse. 

Breathe, stretch, and unwind under the open sky. Join certified instructor Jason Amis for a Gentle Yoga session designed to cultivate balance, flexibility, and resilience in both body and mind. Set on the soft grass of the Great Lawn, this class welcomes all levels - no experience needed, just a willingness to move with ease. Bring a mat or blanket and a water bottle (we have a refill station to keep you hydrated), and start your Sunday feeling refreshed and restored.

Start your Sunday with intention. Join Jason Amis for a peaceful Walking Meditation through the gardens, where art and nature meet. As you move through towering trees and the whispering bamboo forest, Jason will guide you in bringing awareness to each step, breath, and sensation—tuning in to the sights, sounds, and textures of the world around you. No equipment needed - just comfortable clothing, walking shoes, and an open mind and heart. You might even find yourself hugging a tree.

Enjoy the peaceful beauty of LongHouse before the gates open to the public. On Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Members are invited to stroll the gardens at their own pace, soaking in the serenity of the morning light. Bring the family to the Pavilion, where activities await - we’ll have craft materials set out for you to create, experiment, and play. And on select Saturdays in July and August, our friends from Shine Studios will lead hands-on art projects for all ages. Reservations encouraged, walk-ins welcome.