Plein air painting session at New York Botanical Garden

Please read the Community Code on the Group Description page before you RSVP

What to Expect:
We’ll spend around 4 hours outdoors making art and enjoying each other’s company in a beautiful garden setting. After the painting session, we’ll hang out at the café inside the garden for coffee, snacks, or just to unwind together. Expect a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere where you can unleash your creativity and meet fellow artists.
This Sunday, we're heading to the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) in the Bronx—a stunning 250-acre oasis full of vibrant spring blooms, shaded trails, and elegant architecture. From floral close-ups to wide garden vistas, it’s a perfect spot for plein air painting.
Highlights include:
• The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden
• The Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
• Bronx River and waterfall trail
• Seasonal exhibitions & installations
Meeting Point & Travel Info:
We’ll meet at Grand Central Terminal at 11:00 AM in the Main Concourse under the central clock.
From there, we’ll catch the next Metro-North Harlem Line train to Botanical Garden Station.

• Trains run roughly every 30 minutes on Sundays
• Ride duration: ~20 minutes
• Participants should purchase a one-way off-peak ticket ($8.25) via the MTA eTix app or station ticket machine
• Round-trip cost: $16.50

Note: Everyone is responsible for purchasing their own ticket. Trains may board quickly—please arrive on time.
NYBG Admission:

• Grounds-Only Admission (purchase online or at the gate):
• Adults: $22
• Students (with ID): $18
• Seniors (65+): $20
• Buy tickets at nybg.org

Agenda:
11:00 AM: Meet at Grand Central (under the info clock)
11:25 AM (approx.): Take Metro-North train to Botanical Garden Station
11:45 AM – 3:30 PM: Plein air painting session at NYBG (location TBD—likely near the Rose Garden or Native Plant Garden)
3:30 – 4:00 PM: Regroup at Hudson Garden Grill Café inside NYBG for optional hangout, coffee/snacks, and show-and-tell
If you're new, we’d love for you to introduce yourself and share a bit about your art practice (sharing your work is optional!).
What to Bring:

• Art supplies: any medium you like—watercolor, gouache, oil, pastels, pens, tablet, etc.
• Surface to work on: canvas, sketchbook, paper, or iPad
• Optional: easel, folding stool, or pochade box
• Essentials: hat, sunscreen, water, bug spray
• Your train fare and NYBG ticket

If you're new to the group, shoot me a text and I'll keep an eye out for you.
Insiya – 7062864715
Running late? Let me know as soon as possible.
Note: We sometimes take photos for social media—just give us a heads-up if you prefer not to be photographed.