Lifecycle Celebrations

Sands Point Preserve is a magical venue for more than just weddings. The various event spaces and rooms of Hempstead House and Castle Gould are spectacular settings for bar/bat mitzvahs, storybook sweet sixteen birthdays, anniversary parties, special celebrations, and even proms.

Whether a medieval-themed bar mitzvah in Castle Gould or a fairytale bat mitzvah or sweet sixteen at the Hempstead House, Sands Point Preserve is a world of imagination for party planners. Guests will delight in the history and stature of our venues. Enjoy dancing alongside the cherub fountain in the Palm Court at Hempstead House or dining in the stately Great Hall at Castle Gould. Or, if a blank-slate is your desire, build your theme in the Black Box and make it a party that is all your own.

The Gold Coast luxury of the Guggenheim Estate and the grounds of the Sands Point Preserve on Long Island can be the backdrop for your next important lifecycle event. The Estate offers many event spaces and rooms with the flexibility to host events large and small.