Mill Neck Manor once called Sefton Manor built for the Dodge family. Mill Neck Manor is a majestic…read moreTudor Revival mansion and one of the remaining Gold Coast Mansions. Located on 86 acres the mansion has many architectural details that are rare. For instance in one of the great rooms, the wood is the last wood taken from Sherwood Forest in England. The fireplaces are brought over from Europe and are from the 16th and 17th century. One is so large it is not even attached to the rest of the house. This is a beautiful place to tour to see the attention to detail that was put into the mansions from the Great Gatsby era.

Such a great mansion. Amazing tour. The docent was knowledgeable and friendly. You can tell her…read morelove for the place and it's history. Highly recommend spending the time to "go back in time" to one of the the Gold Coast mansions.

My wife and I love walking at Planting Fields Arboretum. Winter is our favorite season by…read morefar--walking the forest trails feels comfortable and pleasant (as long as you're dressed properly). If it gets too cold or we need a break, we can warm up in the two greenhouses: one filled with tropical flowers and the other devoted to camellia trees, where we enjoy the beautiful blooms. Winter also brings stunning orchid displays in full flower. We love exchanging friendly "hi"s with fellow walkers we meet on the trails, and we usually aim for 5,000 to 7,000 steps.

My SIL lives on Long Island. We came from the other side of the country to visit family. We usually…read moredo that every year or so. My SIL knows I love to garden so suggested we visit the Planting Fields. We didn't get to tour the entire site as we arrived later in the afternoon and had other plans. But from what I saw I was truly impressed. We were only able to walk through the Sensory Garden to the HayBarn where artist's paintings were on display. We then strolled over to the Dahlia Garden, but it was too soon to see in flowers in bloom in early June. And since we came on a Tuesday the greenhouses were closed. The dogwood trees were beautiful. When we return to Long Island we will definitely make a point of coming back here to see more of the Planting Fields.

Aquila's Nest is absolutely worth a visit. We sat in one of their cozy geodesic dome igloos which…read moremakes it such a fun and relaxed experience. The wine flight did not disappoint -- we tried the red, white & a combination, all solid pours. The cheese box is necessary if you're trying the flight ( or you can bring your own food). Highly recommend booking an igloo and making a night of it!

I saw this place on social media, and since I've been to vineyards before, I wanted to try it in…read morethe Fall. My friend and I booked an igloo (thankfully--we'll get to that). Aquila's gives a 30-minute grace period, which helped since the area gets very dark at night and the roads are narrow. I knew ahead of time there would be a lobster food truck and a live salsa band. When you arrive, you check in with the hostess, though there's no clear hostess stand since she's stationed at the end of the bar. The inside was crowded with no available seats, but we weren't there for the band anyway. Our igloo had a heater, but two would've been ideal. They recommend bringing a blanket, which I forgot, but it wasn't too cold--around the high 40s. We tried the "Sweet Wine Flight," which included Sparkling Rosé, Moscato, and white and red wine slushies. The white wine slushy was my favorite. It started raining while we were there, and everyone with fire pits cleared out, so I was extra glad we chose an igloo. They offered a cheese box, but it looked too small, so we stuck to drinks. Our server was polite and brought everything out quickly. Reservations give you two hours, and we had a great time. I like the variety of reservation options they offer. For suggestions: it would be nice to have a real charcuterie board instead of tiny cheese and veggie boxes. The indoor space could also be larger, especially for people coming for the live band, and there are no seats around the bar. Overall, though, it's a cozy spot, and I enjoyed the experience.

Xin built trust and credibility from day one as she was responsive and engaging. She is also…read moreincredibly well connected and has a network of amazing florists, patisseries, etc. Xin is a visionary AND she can execute. Her work is top notch, both thoughtful and detailed, and I am consistently impressed with each new project she delivers. She's also very sweet, listens, and truly cares about delivering a quality product. Highly recommend Le Petite Prive Events!

Xin from Le Petite Prive planned, organized, and executed an incredibly elegant, yet masculine baby…read moreshower for my baby Leo in January 2019. Working with Xin has been an absolute pleasure - the best decision I have made! It was important for me that the entire experience of coordinating this baby shower be as stress-free as possible. Xin has gone above and beyond to respond back to my inquiries timely, suggest ideas without bulldozing over my vision, and has applied her impeccable eye for detail flawlessly (the photos attached speak for themselves!). She is such an honest and kind soul, that she even really rolled up her sleeves the day of the event & cleaned up after the guests. We're looking forward to coordinating a stunning baptism with her this Summer!

I was very skeptical about hiring of a day of coordinator at the beginning but what a great…read moredecision to move forward with Tara. Tara boxed everything off exactly how we imagined and managed the day perfectly as well as coordination the week prior. She was always accessible and extremely kind to all our guests and vendor yet assertive and efficient. Would highly recommend.

If you want to have a hassle free event, call Tara!!! I was all prepared to do it all myself, but…read morewas advised to GET HELP! We had two events in a row... We had our daughter's wedding ceremony for 75 people in our backyard on a Friday night, and her celebration party in Williamsburg (at the W Loft with 125 people) on Saturday night. We rented everything from tables to silverware, trees to LED lights, for both nights. The details seemed infinite and were something I really would not have handled well during my daughter's wedding/celebration parties. Tara was on top of everything and I never turned into Momzilla! Thanks, Tara, for making our events easy, wonderful, and chock full of only great memories!!

The staff was professional, on time and really take time to make sure that the food was set up how…read moreI wanted it to be. my guests loved the food and couldn't stop talking about how good it was. The only negative was the the burgers were undercooked, causing someone to get sick.

Caperberry is a must! My wife and I recently hosted a summer party with a 1920s theme (in the…read morespirit of the Great Gatsby). Morgan and her team did an unbelievable job coordinating the event and dealing with third-party vendors. Every detail was covered!! The cuisine was a 10. Chef Robb and Morgan prepared a menu to match the theme perfectly, and the presentation was outstanding. Everyone at the party was raving about the food and kept asking me who was catering the event. The staff was professional, friendly and well-trained. Throughout the night, there were ample servers and bartenders to make sure the guests had a wonderful time. From set-up to clean-up, everything was covered. Thank you. Michele and Russ

Top-Notch Service. Extremely professional and reliable. East Egg Restorations provided painting and…read morefloor service for my home and the job was phenomenal. I highly recommend their group for any restoration services. Check out their website www.easteggrestorations.com.

From the owner: Our trained professionals have the know how to manage historic or newly developed homes, from…read moreworking on the finest details to large scale projects. We will guide you through all project phases, making sure you are comfortable throughout the entire process. East Egg Restorations can help you choose the perfect shade for your walls or hardwood floors, select the ideal molding or restore the outside of your home -- always ensuring that all projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner. Services Include: Indoor and Outdoor Painting Custom Wall Finishes Hardwood Floors Custom Floor Installations Kitchen and Bathroom Renovations Drywall & Insulation New Construction Stone & Granite Projects Custom Closets Property Management

Kevin was a gem to work with for our wedding. From our first conversations, he was so kind and…read moreaccommodating, and we really appreciated his ability to read the crowd and represent all different kinds of music and culture genres. He spent time looking and listening through our song lists, familiarizing himself with music he may not have been familiar with yet, and on the flip side, also introduced music that the guests may not have been familiar with themselves, and we really love that about him. He got us dancing all night, and even helped us as the emcee of the night. Kevin's packages are so reasonably priced and they come with a lot, we felt completely confident in what we hired him to do, and would absolutely love to have him again in future events.

From the owner: Music chose us, not the other way around. Our Mission is to…read morecreate an atmosphere full of amazing energy and memories with your customized soundtrack. Most importantly, we can guarantee that your dance floor will be packed the entire event. Located in Hudson Valley, NY.

Amazing food good service. Caterer was fantastic. High quality of food presentation was well…read moreperformed.

I had the pleasure of attending a backyard party that Green Pear catered. The food was excellent…read more Cooked perfectly, the staff was so friendly - my favorite was the figs with goat cheese. Took their info to hire them.

Good to know before you go: - Closed on Tuesday…read more- Reserve tickets on the website in advance (with selected time slot) for each person. Tickets for an adult cost $14 each. There are discounted ticket prices available for children, seniors and students. - Ticket includes access to everything on the grounds except the speciality house tours available for purchase at selected tour times. - Large parking lot available - There is a lot of ground to explore, so preferably wear comfortable shoes. - Only one small cafe on the grounds - Bathrooms are located in the Old Westbury House When you finally get into the perimeters of Old Westbury Gardens, you will see that there is truly so much to explore. OLD WESTBURY HOUSE You can walk in for free to look at some parts of the home. They still do require you to wear masks inside and will provide you if you do not have. This is one of the few places where you will find restrooms to use, so definitely utilize it before you leave. It can be closed for 30min during lunch hr. As for this part of the home, it's pretty much self-guided. There are staff members inside for any questions. There are words that you can read displayed on the exhibits. There is another portion of the home which is only available through a separately paid speciality tour. THE OUTDOOR GROUNDS The outdoor grounds is a majority of the attraction. There are places like the Walled Garden, Rose Garden and Lilac Walk which had tons of colorful flowers to admire. There were places like the pool, lakes and ponds which offered nice water views. Occasionally, you can see ducks and geese in their natural habitat. There were places like the Allee which had beautifully designed gates and perfectly lined trees so symmetrically in place. On top of that, there were a bunch of human sculptures placed all over the grounds, which appeared so realistic that something you can actually mistaken them for real people. I loved the outdoors. You can truly get some great exercise in walking the entire acre of this place. You can take in all the great views all around and take some nice photos for memories along the way. It's a really nice place to spend your day and take as long or as short as you want. My parents and I truly took our time and spent a couple of hours there and we all enjoyed our time here.

Every time I tour a mansion, I am reminded of the tragedy of paying $35 in Rhode Island to tour the…read moreBreakers Mansion. Now I'm wondering why I traveled 5 hours out of New York to pay for an underwhelming experience compares to Old Westbury which is less than an hour away with more to see at half the price. My friends and I found ourselves at Old Westbury Gardens as a spontaneous destination. With fading daylight and the impending realization that we were not gonna make the cut-off time for pick your own berries, we decided to find an attraction nearby that was affordable yet worthwhile. And Westbury Gardens is just that. For $18pp, you have access to the gardens, the mansion, and the surrounding areas that feature hidden statues, gazebos, and pools. There is more than enough to walk through and you can spend 2+ hours here. My friends and I came end of August and were able to enjoy the flowers in the garden and walk around with the perfect weather. My favorite part of the place was the "temple of love" that is a little further off the beaten path. If you're bored and looking for something to do, Westbury Gardens is a great destination. An easy way to be in the shoes of 20th century American aristocracy and feel rich (or poor!) for a day.