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December 2023 by William Thomas (Photography)
We always love photographing weddings at the Hempstead House. Everyone is always so nice and helpful, plus the venue and grounds itself are absolutely beautiful. We love every inch of this venue, from the nearly floor-to-ceiling windows featuring stained glass (including the indoor ceremony space), the abundance of natural light, and even the lucky water fountain that is central to the dance floor. We cannot wait to photograph more weddings here, as the creativity is endless.
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December 2023 by Daniel Haim
Such a cool place. That executive director is so friendly and knowledgeable!
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December 2023 by Tom DeSantis
Beautiful spot. Was here as a shooter on a wedding that they were having and it made our job very easy to be shooting in such a great location.
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October 2023 by Reaper Ace
This castle is part of my family tree and am planning on visiting it very very soon!
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October 2023 by Lyadia M
So many areas to walk around. Definitely a great spot near the city to relax
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October 2023 by Anthony Dorian
Nice grounds with interesting historic homes
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September 2023 by Cristi Aiello
Beautiful grounds overlooking the Long Island Sound. I recommend the guided tour. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly.
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June 2023 by Tong Chen
Rose garden are not there any more due to disease.Price for entry: $4Ticket type: 4/person walk in, or 25 per car
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February 2023 by Greg Harris
The Hempstead House, also known as Gould Guggenheim Estate is an unbelievably gorgeous mansion located at the Sands Point Preserve in Long Island, New York.Prior to becoming a historic house museum, the Hempstead House once served as the private residence of Howard Gould, financier and son of Jay Gould, a successful 19th Century railroad tycoon and Katherine Clemmons, the wife of Howard Gould. In 1917, the Goulds sold Hempstead House to mining magnate and philanthropist, Daniel Guggenheim and his wife Florence.In January of 2023, I brought and treated my wife and myself for a guided tour of the Hempstead House and we thoroughly enjoyed our tour experience.Both my wife and I were deeply impressed with Hempstead House’s granite and limestone exterior and it’s massive size. According to our tour guide, the Hempstead House is 225 feet long, 135 feet wide and possessed 40 rooms.In addition to Hempstead’s exterior, my wife and I loved the estate’s beautiful landscaped gardens, and the superb views of the Long Island Sound that visitors are fortunate to see from the mansion.Our tour guide did a great job on explaining the history and financial success of both the Gould’s, and Guggenheims, showcased and discussed the mansion’s various rooms such as the Guggenheim bedrooms, the breakfast room and the room that features the sunken Palm Court.Due to the castle’s amazing architectural details, its picturesque settings, and position near the Long Island Sound, the Hempstead House has been featured in many prominent films ranging from Scent of a Woman, Malcolm X, and Great Expectations.When visiting Long Island, definitely make sure to visit and explore Hempstead House at the Sands Point Preserve!!!
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December 2022 by Joseph D.
Simply an amazing location with a wealth of history. So thrilled to have Ben and Joanna's wedding here. Much love - JGD.
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October 2022 by Mei C.
What a Beautiful, fantastical New York landmark this is. With it's whimsical history of the roaring 1920's this place has it all (there's a few castles!). Nestled at the tip of Hempstead Long Island-getting here was an easy hour drive. Paid the $15 parking fee and were free to roam around the castle grounds. At the entrance there's a big map that directs you to trails that lead to each castle (guided tours are provided with a fee). There is a particular trail past the duck pond- that leads straight to a deserted beach-What an amazing find! The water was clear and not polluted- it might be nice to sweep up the dead seaweeds though. The castle grounds with it's well manicured gardens was as marvelous as it gets- kind of reminds me of the Great Gatsby (the movie). After the walk around there is a children's playground that has a mini zip line for young kids to play and have fun on. Overall, a great place to spend time with the family.
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September 2022 by Tata G.
One of our favorite pandemic discoveries. I love this place for its rich history, grand buildings, beautiful gardens &most of all the raw beauty of its beach.
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September 2022 by Christopher M.
The best spot for a picnic, the year membership is very worth the price. It's never too crowded and and the most scenic drive!
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September 2022 by JP G
A nice grounds with interesting historic homes. Just know the insides have limited dates to take a tour. We were not able to go on the tour. The site says something about this but it could be made a lot more clear. I think the site could benefit from more information signs or an audio tour. The self guided tour which cost $10 was simply a PDF download.
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June 2022 by Claudia B.
Unbeknownst to us, we came here a bit too early for the buildings to be open to the public. I don't mean time of day early, I mean that we need to come back later in Spring when they'd allow visitors to go inside. I think it was set to open Memorial Day weekend or thereabouts, and we were there early April. Nevertheless, there are lots of outdoor grassy areas and/or trails, not to mention a beach, that we did NOT avail ourselves to because my back was hurting that day, and it just wouldn't have been a good idea to test out. I think we'll just have to come back and try again when it's not considered Winter hours. Next time, I'll check to see what's going on beforehand, and who knows, maybe my back will allow me to walk around, too !!
