FROM LEFT: Old Westbury Gardens
NIGHT MOVES
For a sexy and sophisticated midweek reprieve, Liquid is the place to be. The Woodbury Country Club’s newly renovated South Beach-style open-air lounge serves a tapas-inspired menu. Be sure to check out Liquid Wednesdays, from 5 PM until late. 884 Jericho Tpk., Woodbury, 516-692-6200; woodburycc.com
PLANTING SEEDS
At Old Westbury Gardens, visitors can tour the famous home (the former estate of US Steel heir John Shaffer Phipps) or formal gardens, sign up for horticulture demos and workshops or relax at an outdoor concert. 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, 516-333-0048; oldwestburygardens.org
FOR THE BIRDS
Welcome feathered friends with a decorative birdbath, a fabulous enhancement to any garden. Find more than 50 different varieties at Martin Viette Nurseries, modern accents at Dodds & Eder and award-winning installations at Goldberg & Rodler. 6050 Northern Blvd., East Norwich, 516-922-5530; Americana Manhasset, 516-869-8020; martinviette.com. 221 South St., Oyster Bay, 516-922-4412; 802 Fort Salonga Road, Northport, 261-2400; doddsandeder.com. 216 E. Main St., Huntington, 271-6460; goldbergandrodler.com
PAR FOR THE CURE
The Darryl Strawberry Foundation’s Fight for Autism initiative hosts its annual Celebrity Golf Outing on September 28 at Cold Spring Harbor Country Club. Following breakfast and a day of golf, the event continues with cocktails, hors d’oeurves, dinner and silent and live auctions. 203-322-7788; darrylstrawberry.com
HOME SWEET HOME
In addition to a recently purchased portfolio of garden apartments, Eagle Rock Management in Plainview is giving a new face to Fairhaven Apartments. Cofounders Mark and Adam Seelig recognize the need for upscale and affordable apartment living and promise to deliver that in some of LI’s most prestigious locations. 1670 Old Country Road, Plainview, 516-844-9800; eaglerockmanagement.com
