The Orchard Hill Designer Showhouse at Old Westbury Gardens Extended through June 22, 2008

The Orchard Hill Designer Showhouse at Old Westbury Gardens has extended its run through June 22, 2008.  Proceeds benefit Old Westbury Gardens.

The Orchard Hill Designer Showhouse at Old Westbury Gardens is a showcase for America’s premiere design talent.  Approximately 20 top interior designers and decorative artists will transform Orchard Hill into a decorating masterpiece in the gracious traditional manner of the house itself.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Old Westbury Gardens is the former country estate of John S. (Jay) Phipps. Westbury House, a magnificent, Charles II-style mansion, is surrounded by 200 acres of tree-lined walks, lakes, statuary, grand allées, and indescribably beautiful gardens. Jay’s daughter, Peggie Phipps Boegner, who grew up in Westbury House and was the founder of Old Westbury Gardens, lived in the Orchard Hill home from 1930 until her passing in 2006.

Mrs. Thomas M. Bancroft, Jr. is the Showhouse Chairman.  Mario Buatta is the Honorary Showhouse Chairman and Mrs. Howard Phipps is the Honorary Preview Party Chairman. The Showhouse is sponsored by No. 9 Thompson, Electrolux and Daniel Gale.  The Showhouse is produced by Hampton Designer Showhouse Foundation, Inc.

The Orchard Hill Designer Showhouse at Old Westbury Gardens is open through June 22.  The Showhouse is open seven days a week, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (Last admission is at 4:00 PM). Children under six, infants, strollers and pets are not allowed in the Showhouse. Admission to the Showhouse is $30 and includes the Showhouse Journal as well as admission to Old Westbury Gardens on that day. For more information, please call 516-333-0908 or visit www.orchardhilldesignershowhouse.com.