about

Our Mission

Our mission is to preserve, cultivate and share historic Sylvester Manor.

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Our People

Our team is what makes Sylvester Manor such a special place.

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Press Room

Stay connected with Sylvester Manor through our social media outlets, newsletter, media coverage and more.

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Employment

Sylvester Manor is always looking for talented individuals to join our team.

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history

Historic Preservation

Preserving, cultivating and sharing historic Sylvester Manor includes achieving permanent conservation of 121 acres, restoration of the 1810 Windmill, and commencement of the multi-year rehabilitation of the 1737 Manor House.

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History and Heritage

A uniquely intact historic site of conscience, Sylvester Manor ensures that histories of the Indigenous, Enslaved and Free People of Color join with those of European-descent for a more complete narrative of past and present.

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farm & grounds

The Farm

Sylvester Manor has been actively farming over 60 acres with vegetables, fruit and livestock since 2008.

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The Farmstand

Just east of the main entrance, at 21 Manwaring Road, our seasonal Farmstand features Sylvester Manor grown produce as well as other local products.

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Trails and Grounds

Multiple trailheads and several miles of groomed trails welcome people and leashed dogs to explore 236 acres of forests, waterfront, working farm fields and the Manor’s historic core.

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programming

Concerts & Cultural Events

The Manor’s varied landscape provides magical settings for audiences to enjoy a wide array of performances and concerts.

Learn More

Teacher Resources

Class field trips and in-class curriculum materials offer unique place-based learning about ecology, food and farming, multicultural history, music and more.

Learn More

Summer Youth Programs

Little Sprouts, Young Farmers, Fig & Forest, Outdoor Wilderness Living Skills, STEM…we welcome kids ages 3-14 to experience the magic of Sylvester Manor!

Learn More

School Break Programs

School vacation is a great time to be at Sylvester Manor for our seasonally focused, nature-based programs.

Learn More
support

Capital Campaign

Over the next five years, our goal is to rehabilitate the 1737 Manor House and weave together Sylvester Manor’s expansive acreage into a single, holistic campus that is open and accessible to all.

Learn More

Farm to Table Benefit

Our Annual Farm to Table Benefit is the largest fundraising event of the year for Sylvester Manor.

Learn More

Ways to Give

There are many ways your contribution can make a huge impact on this nationally significant property and our mission.

Learn More

Volunteer

Interested in lending a helping hand? We are always looking for volunteers to help.

Learn More
visit

Plan Your Trip

The trails and grounds are open March-October for your enjoyment, seven days a week from sunrise to sunset.

Learn More

Calendar of Events

We have a number of events at Sylvester Manor from yoga, walking tours, concerts to benefit events.

Learn More

about

Our Mission

Our mission is to preserve, cultivate and share historic Sylvester Manor.

Learn More

Our People

Our team is what makes Sylvester Manor such a special place.

Learn More

Press Room

Stay connected with Sylvester Manor through our social media outlets, newsletter, media coverage and more.

Learn More

Employment

Sylvester Manor is always looking for talented individuals to join our team.

Learn More
history

Historic Preservation

Preserving, cultivating and sharing historic Sylvester Manor includes achieving permanent conservation of 121 acres, restoration of the 1810 Windmill, and commencement of the multi-year rehabilitation of the 1737 Manor House.

Learn More

History and Heritage

A uniquely intact historic site of conscience, Sylvester Manor ensures that histories of the Indigenous, Enslaved and Free People of Color join with those of European-descent for a more complete narrative of past and present.

Learn More
farm & grounds

The Farm

Sylvester Manor has been actively farming over 60 acres with vegetables, fruit and livestock since 2008.

Learn More

The Farmstand

Just east of the main entrance, at 21 Manwaring Road, our seasonal Farmstand features Sylvester Manor grown produce as well as other local products.

Learn More

Trails and Grounds

Multiple trailheads and several miles of groomed trails welcome people and leashed dogs to explore 236 acres of forests, waterfront, working farm fields and the Manor’s historic core.

Learn More
programming

Concerts & Cultural Events

The Manor’s varied landscape provides magical settings for audiences to enjoy a wide array of performances and concerts.

Learn More

Teacher Resources

Class field trips and in-class curriculum materials offer unique place-based learning about ecology, food and farming, multicultural history, music and more.

Learn More

Summer Youth Programs

Little Sprouts, Young Farmers, Fig & Forest, Outdoor Wilderness Living Skills, STEM…we welcome kids ages 3-14 to experience the magic of Sylvester Manor!

Learn More

School Break Programs

School vacation is a great time to be at Sylvester Manor for our seasonally focused, nature-based programs.

Learn More
support

Capital Campaign

Over the next five years, our goal is to rehabilitate the 1737 Manor House and weave together Sylvester Manor’s expansive acreage into a single, holistic campus that is open and accessible to all.

Learn More

Farm to Table Benefit

Our Annual Farm to Table Benefit is the largest fundraising event of the year for Sylvester Manor.

Learn More

Ways to Give

There are many ways your contribution can make a huge impact on this nationally significant property and our mission.

Learn More

Volunteer

Interested in lending a helping hand? We are always looking for volunteers to help.

Learn More
visit

Plan Your Trip

The trails and grounds are open March-October for your enjoyment, seven days a week from sunrise to sunset.

Learn More

Calendar of Events

We have a number of events at Sylvester Manor from yoga, walking tours, concerts to benefit events.

Learn More
Shop

Our Farmstand

Open Friday-Sunday
9am-5pm

Our last day open will be November 10!

Our Farmstand is located at:
Windmill Field
21 Manwaring Road, Shelter Island, NY

Along with freshly harvested produce and colorful bouquets, the Farmstand features products from these fine, local vendors:

1610 Sourdough
Ali Katz Kitchen
Balsam Farms
Bottlehouse at Vine Street Cafe
By Way of the Farm Candles
Catapano Dairy Farm
Holly Cronin’s Body Products
Knipschildt Chocolatier
The Lettuce Lady
Long Island Yarn and Farm
Milk Pail
South Fork Bakery
Southampton Soap Company
Stars Coffee
Terry’s Pizza
Wickham’s Fruit Farm
Wolffer Estate

Farm & Grounds

The Farm

Our Farmstand

Trails & Grounds

Get Involved

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Information

Post Office Box 2029
80 North Ferry Road
Shelter Island, NY 11964 info@sylvestermanor.org 631.749.0626

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Our Mission

Our People

Press Room

Employment

Historic Preservation

History and Heritage

The Farm

The Farmstand

Trails and Grounds

Concerts & Cultural Events

Teacher Resources

Summer Youth Programs

School Break Programs

Capital Campaign

Farm to Table Benefit

Ways to Give

Volunteer

Plan Your Trip

Calendar of Events

Our Mission

Our People

Press Room

Employment

Historic Preservation

History and Heritage

The Farm

The Farmstand

Trails and Grounds

Concerts & Cultural Events

Teacher Resources

Summer Youth Programs

School Break Programs

Capital Campaign

Farm to Table Benefit

Ways to Give

Volunteer

Plan Your Trip

Calendar of Events

Our Farmstand

Farm & Grounds

The Farm

Our Farmstand

Trails & Grounds

Get Involved

Stay Connected

Information

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