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Hempstead House
4.6 ★★★★★ 730 Google reviews · Castle wedding venue in Sands Point, New York
This castle-like estate from 1912 hosts cultural events & activities, along with weddings & parties.
Plan your visit
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 516-570-2281
- Website sandspointpreserveconservancy.org — most castles book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–5:30 pm |
The setting
“This historic mansion feels like stepping into another era, with its grand stone architecture, rich interiors, and breathtaking views of the Long Island Sound.”
“Especially if you are a fan of The Gilded Age🔥 not gonna lie I have visited many mansions before, but this one is one of the best!”
Inside the castle
What couples say again and again
“This historic mansion feels like stepping into another era, with its grand stone architecture, rich interiors, and breathtaking views of the Long Island Sound.”
“This historic mansion feels like stepping into another era, with its grand stone architecture, rich interiors, and breathtaking views of the Long Island Sound.”
“The outdoor gardens provide a stunning backdrop for portraits, while the grand rooms inside add a timeless, cinematic feel to every celebration.”
From the reviews
The Hempstead House, also known as Gould Guggenheim Estate is an unbelievably gorgeous mansion located at the Sands Point Preserve in Long Island, New York. Prior to becoming a historic house museum, the Hempstead House once served as the private residence of Howard Gould, financier and son of Jay Gould, a successful…
As a wedding photographer, I’ve had the opportunity to capture weddings at Hempstead House, and it’s always an unforgettable experience. This historic mansion feels like stepping into another era, with its grand stone architecture, rich interiors, and breathtaking views of the Long Island Sound.
We always love photographing weddings at the Hempstead House. Everyone is always so nice and helpful, plus the venue and grounds itself are absolutely beautiful.
This past weekend my company, DLE Event Group, had the honor of providing our hybrid DJ band entertainment for a lovely couple at Hempstead House in Sands Point, NY. We had a lovely day with even better people to celebrate with. The grounds were stunning, the interiors of the castle were just magical.
Getting married at Hempstead House
A castle wedding is the once-in-a-lifetime, storybook kind — the grand staircase, the ballroom, the gardens and turrets your photos will live on forever. Castle weddings commonly run $10,000–$40,000+ depending on the date, guest count, and how much is included, so ask for a written quote for your season — Hempstead House doesn’t publish a set price, and tiers move fast. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you’d actually get married — a ballroom that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you’ll want to walk the path your guests take from the gates to the ceremony to the reception. Second, bring your real questions: what’s included with the venue fee (tables, chairs, setup, teardown), the catering and bar policy, whether you can stay overnight on-site, the rain plan for a garden ceremony, and the music curfew. Fairytale dates at castle venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what’s open in your season before you leave.
Galas & corporate events at Hempstead House
Reviews and the castle's own info mention galas, corporate events, or private parties at Hempstead House — castle venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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