Welcome to Sylvester Manor

Sylvester Manor, Shelter Island’s 1652 homestead, is embarking on a new era as an organic farm, historic plantation and vibrant arts and education center.

We hope you will join us as we transform this hidden treasure into a thriving nonprofit farm committed to serving our neighbors and visitors by celebrating local food, history and arts & inventiveness in the every day.

New & Noteworthy

The Farm

Livestock out on pasture

A flock of pullets arrived a few weeks ago and set up residence in the back fields using our refurbished chicken tractor. Our rusted livestock trailer now has a new life as both housing and transport vehicle for the chickens! // READ MORE

Preservation

Back fields clearing complete

William “Punch” Johnston III completed his clearing work in the back fields last week — a work of true artistry. In addition to uncovering about 40 acres of the farm that lay beneath vine-shrouded deadwood, Punch set aside 287 marketable boulders that we will barter for building and grounds projects. // READ MORE

Events

Connecting Children with Farming at Peconic Family Fun Day

This past Saturday, the Sylvester Manor farm crew ventured to the South Fork to participate in the Peconic Family Fun Day. Hosted by the Children’s Museum of the East End, the event brought together local farms, nature preserves, schools, museums and community organizations to educate young children and their families about environmental stewardship and agricultural sustainability. // READ MORE