A summer oasis of serenity and delight(Page 2 of 2)
By Kate Pastor Posted 6/20/12
Marisol Díaz/THE RIVERDALE PRESS Visitors lounge in the shade at Wave Hill on June 15. With the summer season comes Sunset Wednesdays, beginning in July. 
Marisol Díaz/THE RIVERDALE PRESS The Aquatic Garden is infused with an organic black dye that makes it less reflective and prevents the growth of algae. 
MARISOL DÍAZ/THE RIVERDALE PRESS Visitors are invited to bring their own lawn chairs and listen to Bronx musicians play on Sunset Wednesdays, starting July 10. 
Marisol DÍAZ/THE RIVERDALE PRESS Flowers stand out against the evening sky in the Lower Garden on Sunday. 
MarisoL DÍAZ/THE RIVERDALE PRESS A Bee enjoys the fresh-scented lavender. 
Marisol Díaz/THE RIVERDALE PRESS Assistant Director of Horticulture Brian McGowan sprays down the paisley bed that was recently planted with summer annuals. 
MARISOL DÍAZ/THE RIVERDALE PRESS Judy Tenenbaum, a Riverdale resident, looks out on the Palisades from her perch at Wave Hill. Photo
The special summer evenings include live performances by Bronx musicians playing jazz, Celtic, classical and folk music on the Great Lawn, overlooking the Palisdes. The program is held in conjunction with Bronx Council on the Arts. For the first time this year, visitors can bring their own lawn chairs and picnic food. Sunset Wednesday Yoga classes are taught by Yoga for Bliss instructor Joanne Salome, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. and cost $15 for members, $23 for non-members. Participants can register at Wave Hill the day of the class. Sunset Wednesday Garden Walks take place at 6:30 p.m. and meet at the Perkins Visitors Center. They are free with admission to the grounds. The Wave Hill House is still under renovation, but is on schedule to be reopened next spring. In the meantime, visitors are invited to bring in their own food or call to inquire about food service options before arriving at Wave Hill. There is a free shuttle service available to and from Metro-North’s Riverdale station and the No. 1 train stop at West 242nd Street. On Sunset Wednesdays, the shuttle stops at the No. 1 train stop at 5:10, 5:40, 6:10, 6:40, 7:10 and 7:40 p.m. For more information, call 718-549-3200 or go to www.wavehill.org.
KeywordsKate Pastor, focus on, living, Wave Hill, nature, gardens, Sunset Wedensdays, music, celebration, yoga, garden walks |
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