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LongHouse Illuminated

Friday, November 27, 2026 to Saturday, December 19, 2026 · LongHouse Reserve, 133 Hands Creek Road, East Hampton

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Welcome to an enchanted world after dark at LongHouse!

Glowing works of art, trees awash in luminous colors, and paths lined with twinkling lights guide you through a landscape transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland.

As you proceed through the gardens, immerse yourself in captivating scenes that combine dance, theater, and folklore from diverse cultures. This is ZIMA! (Polish for "winter")—an enthralling collection of live performance art tableaux by Neo-Political Cowgirls that you will encounter at various stops along the way. ZIMA! is created and directed by Kate Mueth.

This year, explore a curated selection of light installations by artists Elias Hansen, Christine Sciulli, Randy Polumbo, Scott Bluedorn, and Michele Oka Doner integrated into this special experience of our grounds.

Conclude your wondrous journey and warm up at the LongHouse Pavilion where a market of unique gifts and hand-crafted goods curated by Sunshine awaits. Our friends from The Shine Studio will be there to invite you to create your own festive, nature-inspired craft to celebrate the season.

Visit during one of two Evening Sessions:

Session 1: Twilight Glow (Early Eve) enter any time between 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm to watch the sunset transition into a vibrant winter wonderland.
Session 2: Night Magic (Late Eve) enter any time between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm and experience the brilliance of the art and performances in dramatic darkness.
Arrive and enter the grounds at any time during the 1-hour window for which you hold a reservation.

Final entry is no later than 6:30 pm; grounds will close promptly at 7:00 pm.

A magical, all-ages experience designed for everyone to enjoy the season and LongHouse in a spectacular new way!

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