Saturday, October 25 | 10:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm and 2:00pm

We’re excited to invite you to take part in an upcoming Scrollathon®, a collaborative art experience where you become part of something bigger. Guided by artists and brothers Steven Ladd and William Ladd, and together with your community you will create simple artworks from fabric and other materials, share personal stories, and contribute to a collective masterpiece that will represent New York State for America's 250th anniversary.

Limited to 25 guests per session. Each participant (or their guardian) must click here to complete a Program Participation Agreement

The National Scrollathon® brings together the creative expressions of people from American communities in a collaborative, multidimensional exhibit uniting the country for the 2026 Semiquincentennial celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026.

The Scrollathon is more than a workshop—it’s an experience. No art skills are rquired-everyone can participate. It’s fun, engaging, and a little like a performance where the audience gets to participate. Like many interactive works of art, it can’t be fully captured in a short video or a single paragraph. You simply have to come and be a part of it. You don’t need to know every single detail in advance, and you don’t need any special skills—just bring yourself and join us in creating something unforgettable.

Take part in this unique opportunity to share stories, connect with others, and help make history together. Your artwork, portrait, and story will become part of a national exhibition at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, during the summer of 2026.

What Will You Do?
Create a simple scroll artwork tied to a personal story, and take it home. Work alongside others on a collaborative artwork that represents New York State for the 2026 Semiquincentennial. Have your portrait taken for a community mural and permanent record. You may be invited to record a short video about your experience.

Who Can Participate?
The program is designed for fifth grade and above, though families with younger children are welcome too. Absolutely no prior art experience is required, everyone can contribute. The Ladd Brothers have worked with participants across many communities—including those with autism, special needs, retirement communities, and individuals living with dementia or Alzheimer’s.

All participants must complete and submit the Program Participation Agreement.

To see the program in action, take a look at these short videos:
What is a Scrollathon?
The Ladd Brothers on Scrollathon
About Steven Ladd and William Ladd

This program is possible through the generosity of Barbara Tober and Michele Cohen.

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

Visit the twelfth edition of our popular exhibition Planters ON+OFF the Ground in the Squash Court at LongHouse, originally on view until Labor Day and extended through October 12th. 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.

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. 

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.