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Our Mission

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

Our People

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

Press Room

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

Employment

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

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.

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.

The Farm

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

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.

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.

Concerts & Cultural Events

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

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.

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!

School Break Programs

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

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.

Farm to Table Benefit

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

Ways to Give

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

Volunteer

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

Plan Your Trip

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

Calendar of Events

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

about
history
farm & grounds
programming
support
visit
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Our Mission

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

Our People

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

Press Room

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

Employment

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

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.

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.

The Farm

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

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.

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.

Concerts & Cultural Events

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

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.

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!

School Break Programs

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

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.

Farm to Table Benefit

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

Ways to Give

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

Volunteer

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

Plan Your Trip

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

Calendar of Events

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

Our People

Meet the Team

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ADMINISTRATION & OFFICE

Stephen Searl
Executive Director
ssearl@sylvestermanor.org

Tracy McCarthy
Director of Operations
tmccarthy@sylvestermanor.org

Virginia Gerardi
Office/Facilities Support & Preservation Associate
vgerardi@sylvestermanor.org

development

Courtney Wingate
Director of Development
cwingate@sylvestermanor.org

Alyse Clark
Development Associate/Database Manager
amclark@sylvestermanor.org

history & heritage

Donnamarie Barnes
Director of History & Heritage
dbarnes@sylvestermanor.org

Alice Clark
History & Heritage Associate & Events Planner
aclark@sylvestermanor.org

grounds & sustainability

Gunnar Wisseman
Groundskeeper

Sara Gordon
Senior Planner
sgordon@sylvestermanor.org

education

Hannah Gray
Summer Youth Program Director
hgray@sylvestermanor.org

farm & fARmstand

Arielle Gardner
Farm Manager
agardner@sylvestermanor.org

Jennifer Ernst
Farmstand Manager
farmstand@sylvestermanor.org

board of trustees

Marc Robert
President
Chair, Finance & Audit Committee
Executive Committee

Elly Karp Wong
Vice President
Chair, Education Committee
Executive Committee

James Preston
Treasurer
Executive Committee
Finance & Audit Committee

Kathleen DeRose
Secretary
Executive Committee
Finance & Audit Committee
Governance Committee

Eben Fiske Ostby
Founding Trustee

Ingrid Bateman
Education Committee

Steven Eisenstadt

Cynthia Flynt
Executive Committee
Chair, Farm Committee

Kathleen R. Gerard
Executive Committee
Chair, Buildings & Grounds Committee

Rhonda Greene
History & Heritage Committee

Steve Houston
Finance & Audit Committee

Kareen Laton
Governance Committee

Thomas Misson
Building & Grounds Committee
Finance & Audit Committee
Governance Committee

Karolann Rubin
Chair, Farm to Table
Education Committee

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

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