REVITALIZING SANDY POINT STABLES
WITH PROGRAMS FOR ALL
PRESERVING HISTORY
& BUILDING COMMUNITY
Our Mission
Sandy Point Heritage Foundation (SPHF) exists to preserve, restore, and revitalize Sandy Point Stables. We want to see this historically significant property become a place where opportunities for the community are created.
Please join us in revitalizing Sandy Point's legacy as a hub for individuals of all backgrounds and abilities to enjoy equine sports, music, art, and community gathering.
Contact us to review our business plan, discuss partnership opportunities, or to donate.
SANDY POINT STABLES
Sandy Point Stables was established by the Vanderbilt family in 1860. Reginald “Reggie” Vanderbilt took ownership of the farm, making it a premier equestrian facility and epicenter for gathering during Gilded Age Newport summer seasons. In 1917, Reggie also became the founding president of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), an organization dedicated to uniting the equestrian community.
After Reggie’s passing, Sandy Point changed hands several times, but the commitment to horsemanship has remained. Sandy Point has continuously been operated as an equestrian facility.
In addition to its equestrian endeavors, in the 1980’s, Sandy Point Stables also became home to Stable Sound Studio, a renowned music recording studio known for providing access to affordable music instruction and recording services. This facility and these services have created unique opportunities for a variety of people and serves as a cultural incubator of national and international recognition. .
Our dream is to see Sandy Point evolve as the home to the Sandy Point Heritage Foundation and a new place for community members of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to come together and experience the property's history and heritage and enjoy the transformative power of time with horses.
