Creative Spirits: The Story of the Camellia Greenhouse

Tue Feb 17 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm UTC-05:00

1395 Planting Fields Rd, Oyster Bay, NY, United States, New York 11771 | Oyster Bay

Planting Fields Foundation
Publisher/HostPlanting Fields Foundation
Creative Spirits: The Story of the Camellia Greenhouse
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🌺 See, Sip & Learn - Creative Spirits Returns for Camellia Season!
Experience one of the season’s most breathtaking displays in this special daytime edition of Creative Spirits. Wander at your own pace through hundreds of camellias in full winter bloom inside the historic Camellia Greenhouse during a private half-hour reserved just for this program.
After your self-guided stroll, join internationally renowned horticulturist and Planting Fields Arboretum Director Vincent Simeone in the Main House’s Great Hall. Learn about the history, cultivation, and artistry of camellias – the largest collection under glass in the Northeast – and enjoy a signature tea-based beverage as part of the experience.
✨ Event Schedule:
1 – 1:30pm: Self-guided exploration of the Camellia Greenhouse
1:30 – 2pm: Explore the Main House first floor and enjoy a signature tea beverage
2 – 3pm: Presentation and Q&A with Vincent Simeone
This program offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in a world-class collection while hearing directly from one of the region’s foremost horticultural experts.
Creative Spirits: The Story of the Camellia Greenhouse
Tuesday, February 17 | 1 – 3pm | $35 per person
Location: Camellia Greenhouse & Main House, Planting Fields
👥 Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a paid adult
⚠️ Note: The Camellia Greenhouse will be open exclusively for this program from 1–1:30pm for paid attendees only. All tickets are final sale.
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1395 Planting Fields Rd, Oyster Bay, NY, United States, New York 11771

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