Japanese Tea Ceremony, Humes Japanese Stroll Garden

Registration begins two months before the event. Check back to reserve your spot! Japanese Tea Ceremony Saturday, October 10th, 3:30 PM John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden 3 Dogwood Lane, Locust Valley, NY 11560 Led by Omotesenke Domonkai Eastern Region If you’re curious about this formal and beautiful ceremony, join us for a tea ceremony demonstration in the Garden. Advance registration required: FREE for Stroll Garden Members — use code: MEM at checkout. Non-members: $15. After you have registered, but before the event, we will email you to confirm your attendance and provide more detailed information.  If you are unable to attend, please contact us at 516-922-1028 or info@northshorelandalliance.org, as this will help us register those on the waiting list. 2026 Stroll Garden Hours of Operation: Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and Sundays: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM May 2nd through November 1st Event Changes and Cancellations Event dates and times are subject to change, so please check our website for updates. Become A Friend of the John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden Membership entitles you to unlimited entry and invitations to special events. Stroll Garden members will automatically become a member of the North Shore Land Alliance.  Your support will help steward this 7-acre gem, provide ongoing tours and cultural programs and ensure it’s open for all to enjoy.

Continue reading

Principles of Ikebana | Humes Japanese Stroll Garden

Principles of Ikebana (Flower Arranging) Saturday, May 9, 2026 (rain date: May 16th) Time: 4:00 PM John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden 3 Dogwood Lane, Locust Valley, NY 11560 Led by Yoshie Takahashi Observer participants will learn not only the technique and the theory of Ikebana, but also the Japanese culture and aesthetics. Advance registration required: FREE for Stroll Garden Members — use code: MEM at checkout. Non-members: $15. After you have registered, but before the event, we will email you to confirm your attendance and provide more detailed information.  If you are unable to attend, please contact us at 516-922-1028 or info@northshorelandalliance.org, as this will help us register those on the waiting list. 2026 Stroll Garden Hours of Operation: Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sundays: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM May 2nd through November 1st Event Changes and Cancellations Event dates and times are subject to change, so please check our website for updates. Become A Friend of the John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden Membership entitles you to unlimited entry and invitations to special events. Stroll Garden members will automatically become a member of the North Shore Land Alliance.  Your support will help steward this 7-acre gem, provide ongoing tours and cultural programs and ensure it's open for all to enjoy.

Continue reading

Humes Japanese Stroll Garden Opening Weekend (Sunday)

Season Opening Weekend Sunday, May 3, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden 3 Dogwood Lane, Locust Valley, NY 11560 Join us for the season opening, featuring Japanese refreshments and Shakuhachi music.  No registration required for this event. 2026 Stroll Garden Hours of Operation: Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sundays: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM May 2nd through November 1st Event Changes and Cancellations Events dates and times are subject to change, so please check our website for updates. Become A Friend of the John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden Membership entitles you to unlimited entry and invitations to special events. Stroll Garden members will automatically become a member of the North Shore Land Alliance.  Your support will help steward this 7-acre gem, provide ongoing tours and cultural programs and ensure it's open for all to enjoy.

Continue reading

Bamboo in Northeastern Landscapes Tour | Humes Japanese Stroll Garden

Online registration begins July 1st. Bamboo in Northeastern Landscapes Walk Sunday, September 27, 2026 Time: 11:00 am John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden 3 Dogwood Lane, Locust Valley, NY 11560 Michael Veracka In this walk about tour of the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden, we will view and identify many varieties of bamboo – clumping and running – and discuss strategies for controlling running bamboo and methods for selecting and growing proper varieties of clumping bamboo desirable as landscape plantings. Advance registration required: Free for Stroll Garden Members (Use code MEM at checkout.) and $15 for non-members. After you have registered, but before the event, we will email you to confirm your attendance and provide more detailed information.  If you are unable to attend, please contact us at 516-922-1028 or info@northshorelandalliance.org, as this will help us register those on the waiting list. 2026 Stroll Garden Hours of Operation: Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sundays: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM May 2nd through November 1st Event Changes and Cancellations Events dates and times are subject to change, so please check our website for updates. Become A Friend of the John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden Membership entitles you to unlimited entry and invitations to special events. Stroll Garden members will automatically become a member of the North Shore Land Alliance.  Your support will help steward this 7-acre gem, provide ongoing tours and cultural programs and ensure it's open for all to enjoy.

Continue reading

Walk and Japanese Stories | Humes Japanese Stroll Garden

Online registration begins May 1st. Walk and Japanese Stories Saturday, July 11, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden 3 Dogwood Lane, Locust Valley, NY 11560 Led by Karen De Mauro Join us for a thoughtful stroll, Japanese stories, inspiring anecdotes, a group Haiku gathering and reflective moments. Advance registration required Free for Stroll Garden Members (Use code MEM at checkout) $15 for non-members. After you have registered, but before the event, we will email you to confirm your attendance and provide more detailed information.  If you are unable to attend, please contact us at 516-922-1028 or info@northshorelandalliance.org, as this will help us register those on the waiting list. 2026 Stroll Garden Hours of Operation: Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sundays: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM May 2nd through November 1st Event Changes and Cancellations Event dates and times are subject to change, so please check our website for updates. Become A Friend of the John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden Membership entitles you to unlimited entry and invitations to special events. Stroll Garden members will automatically become a member of the North Shore Land Alliance.  Your support will help steward this 7-acre gem, provide ongoing tours and cultural programs and ensure it's open for all to enjoy.

Continue reading