Newsletter Volume 2 | June 2021
Welcome Traveler
If you'd enjoy a day trip through some of Long Island's beautiful Gilded Age Estates, we have five spaces left for our

Gilded Age Garden Tour
of Long Island’s Gold Coast 
Thursday, July 8th
Led By Gary Lawrance
Visit OHEKA Castle, Old Westbury Gardens, Westbury House, the Planting Fields Arboretum & Coe Hall

All tours are private and led by Gary Lawrance

You'll enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes access

Lunch is served under the West Portico at Coe Hall, Planting Fields Arboretum

Complimentary photos are provided by Planting Fields Arboretum

Transportation is by luxury coach
Important Safety Considerations
M&S tours are intentionally fashioned for groups of no more than 25 to allow exclusive access and to better focus on the health and safety of our guests.

Travelers must be able to walk 2-4 miles daily and have no mobility issues. Please wear comfy shoes.

Call (516) 456-1968 with questions or concerns




Portrait of Edith Wharton as a Girl by Edward Harrison May, 1870
M&S is proud to partner with Gary Lawrance
to offer Gilded Age Mansion Tours
of the Hudson River Valley
& Long Island's Gold Coast in 2021
Gary Lawrance, architect, author, and renowned Gilded Age Expert leads our new and exclusive experiences on Long Island’s Gold Coast, the Hudson River Valley & the Hamptons.

Mr. Lawrance has an extensive background in the history of Gilded Age architecture, landscapes, and society, and co-authored the bestselling book, “Houses of the Hamptons 1880-1930” with Anne Surchin (Acanthus Press 2007, Revised 3rd Printing 2013).

Mr. Lawrance has lectured on the lost architecture of the Gilded Age for historical and garden societies, and preservation and arts groups. He currently writes for his blog, Mansions of the Gilded Age, and is researching his next book.
Our Partnerships Allow Even More!
The Great American Experience: New York's Hudson River Valley
and Berkshires of Massachusetts

Follow in the footsteps of the men and women who helped build America. This is a breathtaking journey of discovery through the Hudson River Valley of New York and deep into the Berkshire Hills of rural Massachusetts.

Travel along the Hudson River to discover the historic homes, gardens, and cultural treasures built by the Vanderbilts, Roosevelts, and more. 

Stand where George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and patriots of the Revolutionary War stood to admire the same breathtaking views of the Hudson River Valley - views that inspired The Hudson River School of landscape painting. 

Relax in the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Berkshires. Melville, Wharton, and Rockwell found inspiration here. So will you.

Enjoy a scenic train ride along the Hudson River past West Point down to New York City's new Moynihan Train Hall next to Penn Station.

Note: This tour is made possible through our partnership with the Travelling Professor. Click the link below to learn about this trip and more.
About McAndrews & Smith, Ltd.
McAndrews & Smith, Ltd. (M&S) is a New York-based company offering experiences in the arts, culture, and special character of the Hudson River Valley and Long Island including the Gold Coast, the Hamptons, Montauk, and the North Fork.

M&S also provides luxury golf packages at private clubs, services for select individual clients, and can customize tours around special events for small groups. 

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Theresa Statz-Smith
William McAndrews
McAndrews & Smith, Ltd.
1225 Franklin Avenue - Suite 325
Garden City, New York 11530