the art guild
Experience a gem on Long Island
The Art Guild is located on the Elderfields Preserve in Manhasset/Port Washington on the Gold Coast of Long Island. Workshops take place in the oldest building in Nassau County, and we utilize the outdoor Preserve grounds offering our workshop attendees an wonderful artistic retreat. We are only 30 miles away from New York City (quick 30 minute train ride) and are local to fantastic restaurants, attractions, lodging.
trains, planes and automobiles
Getting Here
Train
Amtrak
Amtrak trains travel all over to New York’s Penn Station. From there, you can take the Long Island Railroad to Plandome Station. From there it is about a 5-minute drive to The Art Guild
Flights
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are closest to The Art Guild. Travel options from the airport:
– Uber directly from either airport (~30 min)
– JFK > AirTrain to Jamaica Station > Long Island Railroad (LIRR)
– Port Washington LIRR Train Line > Uber ~5 min to The Art Guild ( about 45 Minutes)
THE GOLD COAST
Where to Stay
local
Long Island Attractions
Manhasset, NY is located in a prime waterfront location on the historic Gold Coast of Long Island, offering plenty of activities and things to do. Here are some of the best things to do on Long Island
Day trips: The Hamptons is a collection of upscale towns and villages on the South Fork of Long Island, known for their high-end shopping, dining, and beaches. Visit the Montauk Point Lighthouse: The oldest lighthouse in New York State, offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Explore the vineyards: Long Island Wine Country has over 30 vineyards and wineries, offering wine tastings, tours, and events. Visit the beaches: Long Island has some of the best beaches in the world, including Jones Beach, Robert Moses Beach, and the Fire Island National Seashore.
Visit the historic mansions on the Gold Coast: Sands Point Preserve, a former Guggenheim estate with a castle-like mansion, hiking trails, and waterfront views and Old Westbury Gardens, a stunning estate with beautiful gardens and a historic mansion.
Go shopping at the upscale Americana Manhasset shopping center, featuring luxury brands and high-end dining options.
Explore the outdoors: Long Island has several parks and nature preserves, including the Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, the Sands Point Preserve, and the Bethpage State Park.
Take a trip to the Nassau County Museum of Art, a museum housed in a 19th-century mansion showcasing art from local and international artists.
Get active: Go golfing at the Sands Point Golf Course, a public golf course with stunning waterfront views and challenging holes. Take a trip to Alley Pond Park, a large park with hiking trails, bike paths, playgrounds, and a nature center. Rent paddleboards, kayaks and boats on the Long Island Sound at Atlantic Outfitters and Kostal Paddle.
THE BIG APPLE
Nearby NYC
The Art Guild is only 30 miles from New York City and innumerable museums, parks, restaurants, Broadway shows, concerts,! Explore all the amazing attractions and activities that the city has to offer. We are 4 minutes from the train station to NYC.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
https://www.metmuseum.org
Museum of Modern Art
https://www.moma.org
Hispanic Society of America
https://www.HispanicSociety.org
Museum of the City of New York
https://www.mcny.org
Solomon R Guggenheim Museum
https://www.guggenheim.org
Frick Collection
https://www.frick.org
Whitney Museum of American Art
https://www.whitney.org
THE BIG APPLE
Getting Around
The Art Guild is only 30 miles from New York City and 4 minutes from the Plandome train station to NYC.