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Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,846 Google reviews · Greenhouse wedding venue in Oyster Bay, New York
Greenhouses, gardens & summer concerts on a 409-acre estate with an original Tudor Revival mansion.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (516) 922-9210
- Website plantingfields.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
The setting
“If it gets too cold or we need a break, we can warm up in the two greenhouses: one filled with tropical flowers and the other devoted to camellia trees, where we enjoy the beautiful blooms.”
“This is an Elizabethan-style estate in the UK purchased by the wealthy William Coe in 1913, and it has now become an open botanical garden.”
“We also toured the main greenhouse, which is full of beautiful palm trees, cacti, orchids and many other tropical plants.”
“Planting Fields Arboretum in cherry blossom season feels like one of Long Island’s hidden spring gems.”
Amenities, with proof
“We also toured the main greenhouse, which is full of beautiful palm trees, cacti, orchids and many other tropical plants.”
“Bathrooms and water fountains are available.”
What couples say again and again
“If it gets too cold or we need a break, we can warm up in the two greenhouses: one filled with tropical flowers and the other devoted to camellia trees, where we enjoy the beautiful blooms.”
“If it gets too cold or we need a break, we can warm up in the two greenhouses: one filled with tropical flowers and the other devoted to camellia trees, where we enjoy the beautiful blooms.”
“The restrooms are super clean, they do have snack machines by the restroom area if you want drinks or a snack.”
“And what I like the most is it's not crowded in weekdays and seniors get free parking 😜”
Why it's listed — and what we can confirm
- Glass / botanical setting — “Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park”
- Hosts weddings or events — “Weddings and Private Events”
From the reviews
What a truly magical and beautiful wonderland! I seriously could've walked this area for 3 to 4 hours but the heat was SCORCHING. I loved how serene and visually stimulating this place is. It is accessible- friendly.
Had my maternity photo shoot here about a year ago. We’ll be returning to catch the blooms this year with our baby! The flowers were so fragrant when we visited and a kind park worker gave us a brief tour of the greenhouse when they found out it was our first time there.
A huge state park with many different kinds of tree and plants. I love the green house especially 👍 (but it closes on Tuesday). I didn't get into the Main House but took many pictures outside. There were a few groups of people taking photos when we visited. It seems like this is a popular place for wedding pictures.
Parking field arboretum state park is huge and has beautiful gardens, green houses and hiking trail. Big Parking lot has $8 Parking and free entry to garden. But closed on Tuesday. It is picnic spot and photo shoot location for birthday/wedding. Clean restroom and nice place to visit with families.
Getting married at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the glass house at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — the light pouring through the panes at golden hour is the whole reason to book one, but a greenhouse at noon in July feels very different from one at dusk in October, so ask about temperature and shade for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring the questions that only matter for a glass venue: is it heated and air-conditioned (the single most important question), what months do they actually book, is there shade cloth or diffusing glass for midday glare, what's the humidity like in summer, are candles or open flame allowed near the plants, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Glass venues are intimate and popular dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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