Hempstead House
Perched above Long Island Sound on a bluff in Sands Point, Hempstead House unfolds across a 1912 Gold Coast mansion with Tudor Revival stone walls, formal terraces, and sweeping views of the water below.
Hempstead House is an estate destination wedding venue in NY, United States, hosting 50 to 300 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 45 minutes. Best months: June, July, September, October.
About Hempstead House
Perched above Long Island Sound on a bluff in Sands Point, Hempstead House unfolds across a 1912 Gold Coast mansion with Tudor Revival stone walls, formal terraces, and sweeping views of the water below.
The 216-acre Sands Point Preserve surrounds the estate with old-growth trees, manicured lawns, and winding paths that make for a striking backdrop before guests even reach the ceremony site.
Built for the Guggenheim family, the property still carries the scale and detail of its original design, now open for weddings and events.
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As a wedding photographer, I’ve had the opportunity to capture weddings at Hempstead House, and it’s always an unforgettable experience.
Sergey Lapkovsky · read the whole review on Google →Venue highlights
- Set within the 216-acre Sands Point Preserve overlooking Long Island Sound
- 1912 Tudor Revival mansion originally built for the Guggenheim family
- Stone terraces and formal gardens provide multiple outdoor ceremony backdrops
- Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 5:00 PMWelcome gathering and rehearsal on the terrace
- 3:00 PMCeremony overlooking Long Island Sound
- 4:00 PMCocktail hour on the stone terraces
- 5:30 PMReception in the mansion's great hall
- 10:00 PMSend-off under the preserve's old-growth trees
- 10:00 AMFarewell brunch for out-of-town guests
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- LGA · about 45 minAisle estimate
Guests fly into LaGuardia Airport.
- Typical total
- $35,000-70,000Aisle estimate
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$35,000-70,000 for 100 guests
- Ceremony fee
- $5,000-8,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- $200-350 a headAisle estimate
- Room rate
- $250-450 a nightAisle estimate
- Weather window
- June – July
The months the weather is kindest, with September and October mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- (516) 570-2281
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Rates vary by season and day of week; the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy requires a separate site fee in addition to catering minimums set by approved vendors.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can Hempstead House accommodate?+
The venue generally accommodates between 50 and 300 guests, depending on whether the event uses indoor rooms, terraces, or the surrounding lawns.
Is there a backup plan for rain?+
Yes, the mansion's interior rooms, including the great hall, can serve as indoor alternatives for ceremonies or receptions if weather doesn't cooperate.
Do we need to book outside vendors?+
Hempstead House requires couples to work with an approved list of caterers and event vendors, since the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy manages the grounds.
Is parking available on site?+
Yes, the preserve has on-site parking, though large weddings may need to coordinate shuttle service from an overflow lot during peak season.
What time does music need to end?+
Outdoor amplified sound typically has a cutoff around 10 PM per local noise ordinances, with indoor events able to continue later.
Could this be your venue?
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.