Take a closer look at the visionary mind of Buckminster Fuller on Sunday, August 10 at 3:00pm with architecture critic and cultural historian Alastair Gordon, inspired by LongHouse’s own Fly’s Eye Dome. Drawing from his time researching Fuller at Stanford’s archives and a commissioned (but unpublished) biography for the Buckminster Fuller Institute, Gordon offers rare insight into the life, work, and far-reaching ideas of one of the 20th century’s most radical thinkers. Expect lesser-known stories, surprising facts, and a fresh look at Fuller’s vision for a better world.

Alastair J. Gordon is an award-winning critic, cultural historian, author, and filmmaker. For more than twenty years, he wrote on art, architecture and the environment for the New York Times and in 2008 became Contributing Editor on design for WSJ, the Wall Street Journal Magazine. Gordon’s essays have been published in many other publications including Architectural Digest, Vanity Fair, Le Monde, Architectural Record, New York Observer, House & Garden and Dwell. In addition to his critical journalism, Gordon has published more than 28 books on art, architecture, and environment, including such critically acclaimed titles as Weekend Utopia, Naked Airport, Spaced Out, Theater of Shopping, Arquitectonica, Romantic Modernist, Island Follies, and Wandering Forms. In 2016, he launched “Poetics of Place,” a critical writing program at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design and has taught and lectured at many other institutions. Alastair is Co-Founder and Editorial Director of Gordon de Vries Studio, a publishing imprint that specializes in books about the human environment. As Publisher’s Weekly wrote "Gordon's eye for the convergence of art, architecture and commerce is unerring."

Earlier in his career, Gordon was General Editor of The Princeton Papers on Architecture. He received an MFA from Yale and has won numerous prizes for his critical writing and scholarship, including fellowships from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Yale University, and a special citation for ‘Excellence in Criticism’ from the American Institute of Architects. Alastair grew up summering in Amagansett and started his journalism career writing a design column for the East Hampton Star. In addition to creating our Long Island Modern series he has curated exhibitions at both Guild Hall in East Hampton and the Parrish Art Museum in Southampton and is currently making a feature documentary about east-end architect Norman Jaffe. 

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

Tickets: $250 for full program including lunch 
Special $50 ticket price for the morning program only for students and young landscape & design professionals

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. 

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. The event includes morning reception, talks, walks, a curated plant sale and garden lunch. 

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.

Thank you to our 2025 Landscape Legends Sponsors:
Bartlett Tree Experts, Bill Miller & Associates, RB Irrigation, Robert A.M. Stern Architects, Summerhill Landscapes, and Whitmores.

Patricia A. Reed, Founder of Matriark and Susan Sandler, Founder of Pop Up Season invite you to a special conversation at LongHouse with Hall W. Rockefeller, Founder of Less Than Half on the power of women collectors to champion women artists as "matrons of the arts."
Gift bags sponsored by Niwaki and refreshments provided by Aplós. 

About Hall W. Rockefeller
Hall W. Rockefeller is an arts writer, speaker, and advocate for women artists. She is the founder of Less Than Half, an advisory and education platform dedicated to bringing women into the art world as supporters and collectors of women artists.

She founded Less Than Half after recognizing the pervasive lack of representation for women in art history and the current art landscape. Her journey began at the Courtauld Institute in London, where, surrounded by art books, she encountered a dictionary of American women artists. It was there she learned about Romaine Brooks, a symbolist painter whose extraordinary work is hidden in the basements of countless museums, sparked a realization: the art world was structurally biased, and countless talented women remained overlooked.

This revelation drove Hall to dedicate her career to uncovering, supporting, and amplifying the voices of these unsung heroines—women who created art in the shadows, stood in the background of male-dominated movements, or were relegated as ‘minor’ despite their brilliance. Less Than Half is Hall’s commitment to ensuring these artists and their legacies are brought to light, challenging the art world to recognize the richness and diversity of women’s creative contributions.

Carol Kino joins us in conversation on Wednesday, August 28 at 12:00pm as part of our LongHouse Talks series in collaboration with Maryam Eisler. Come for a special talk and stay for a seasonal lunch! Copies of Double Click will be available for purchase and signature, provided by our friends at BookHampton.

The McLaughlin twins were trailblazing female photographers, celebrated in their time as stars in their respective fields, but largely forgotten since. In Double Click: Twin Photographers in the Golden Age of Magazines, Carol Kino brings these two fascinating women and their remarkable accomplishments to vivid life. 

The twins, known professionally today as Frances McLaughlin Gill and Kathryn Abbe, began their careers just before Pearl Harbor.  Frances was the only female photographer on staff in Condé Nast’s photo studio, hired just after Irving Penn, and became known for streetwise, cinema verité-style work, which appeared in the pages of Glamour and Vogue. She was also the first woman to cover the Paris collections for Vogue. Kathryn’s surrealistic portraits filled the era’s new “career girl” magazines, including Charm and Mademoiselle. In the book, Kino has used their early careers to examine the lives of young women during the proto-femnist moment of the war years, and also to illuminate the emerging world of magazine photography. 

The twins also began visiting Montauk and Second House during the war, and Kathryn and her husband, James Abbe Jr., built one of the first summer cottages on the Old Montauk Highway.  Their creative lives were fed by these sojourns.  Both twins carried out many magazine shoots here and they and their husbands were early collectors of American art and antiques.  Jimmy Abbe later left photography to open a gallery in Sag Harbor.

Carol Kino’s writing about art, photography, design, and culture has appeared in many different publications, including The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, Smithsonian, The New York Times, Town & Country, The Atlantic, Slate, and many leading art magazines, including Art & Auction, where she was a longtime contributing editor. Double Click, her first book, was supported by a fellowship from the New York Public Library Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers.  Previously, she was awarded two fellowships from the USC Annenberg/Getty Arts Journalism program.

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. 

Participants will be invited to participate in abstract collaging. They will be provided with paper materials to create small, abstract collages that may be reconstructed into larger pieces later this year. The goal is to create something vague that the artist can work from later for an exhibit titled "reconstruction."

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. 

Sunday, September 14 | 11:00am and 2:00pm

Japanese Tea Ceremony & Workshop

Limited to 20 guests per session

Please come and enjoy a tranquil afternoon with a bowl of authentic matcha tea and sweets from Kyoto with the beautiful fall garden of Longhouse as a backdrop.

Chado, the Japanese Tea Ceremony, is a spiritual and aesthetic discipline for refinement of the self. Since the 12^thcentury, matcha has been offered to the Buddhist monks, aristocracy and samurai lords in Japan. The Grand Tea Master, Sen Rikyu, established the foundation for Chado with Zen inspired Wabi-Sabi in the 16^th century.

Ayako Souryo Takamoto, the great granddaughter of the 14^th Grand Tea Master, and Yoko Sanada, a long-time LongHouse friend, will present an authentic Urasenke Chado, followed by the matcha making workshop.

September 28, 2–4:00pm
$200 Members | $225 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. Work directly with the artist in stone steel and with a live tree to create a living sculpture that you will take home. Participants will work on carving lava rock and attaching steel to act as a container for a bonsai tree. Partake in this rare opportunity to work with and create an artist edition that you get to own and enjoy.

All materials are provided. 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.

Visit the twelfth edition of our popular exhibition Planters ON+OFF the Ground on view through Labor Day weekend in the Squash Court at LongHouse. 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. This year, the exhibit also features 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.

A vote for the People's Choice Award took place during the July 20 opening and was announced by our guest host Dr. Georgette Grier-Key, Executive Director and Curator of the Eastville Community Historical Society. 

The winner was Mother Morel by Scott Bluedorn and Zach Bliss.

The runners up were Marybeth LaPenna Lee & Ted Tyler / LaPenna Lee Gardens and ReWild Long Island x Wittendale's Florist & Greenhouses.

Enjoy the delightful displays by these Exhibitors:

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  |   ReWild Long Island x Wittendale's Florist & Greenhouses  |  Robert Boyle / RB Irrigation  |  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.

Support also comes from 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

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.

Sundays 2:00-4:00 pm

Stitch, knit, weave, bead, learn, chat, lounge, and connect in community! Drop in, bring a project of your own, interact or simply watch. 

Free with admission.

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

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
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 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

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.