Welcome to the weekend! This weekend, the Trustees has just what you’re looking for – from a throwback to the roaring twenties at the Crane Estate, to moments of mindfulness and farm fun, join us for your next adventure. 

Don’t miss the party of the summer! This weekend marks the annual Roaring Twenties Lawn Party at the Crane Estate in Ipswich. You’ll find jazz musicians on 2 stages, antique autos, a vintage fair, flappers and dandies, and picnickers galore. Explore the formal gardens, compete in contests, take a dance lesson, participate in a fashion parade, and enjoy a drink at the Bootlegger’s Garden featuring Mill River Winery, 1634 Meadery, and True North Ales. For more information about performers, special activities, and the schedule of events, please visit the Roaring Twenties Lawn Party website. Want to add on to the fun? Book a ticket for a 30-minute mansion tour set in 1929. See guest rooms, family suites, and the luxurious bathrooms that made Crane fixtures a household name. 

Find us on the farm, across the state! At The FARM Institute on Martha’s Vineyard, enjoy Barnyard Buddies, and spend your Saturday morning exploring the farm and meeting our friendly animals.  At Appleton Farms in Ipswich, learn from livestock. Meet the animals of Appleton, learn about why farmers keep animals, and the role they play alongside us on the farm. At Powisset Farm in Dover, take on Family Farm Chores, and at Weir River Farm in Hingham, enjoy an Open Barnyard. 

Make time for your mind this weekend. At deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, practice yoga with family or in an adult class. Take a mindfulness walk at World’s End in Hingham, immersing yourself in nature and being present in the moment. If you’re located in the central part of the state, join our partners at Adventure East for Forest Bathing: Mindfulness in Nature at Chesterfield Gorge in Chesterfield. This is a gentle and mindful outdoor experience that will allow visitors to connect deeply to the healing powers of nature. Improve your wellbeing with guided meditation, gentle movements and breathing exercises. This practice has been proven to reduce stress, strengthen the immune system and help restore a sense of balance. At the Crane Estate in Ipswich, the Crane Wellness Elemental Retreat Series is back, this time with a focus on water. Embark on a transformative journey to reconnect with your inner self and the elements of nature. The program is a sanctuary for nurturing your nervous system, improving your well-being, and enjoying being immersed in the outdoors with the 2,100 acres of the beautiful Crane Estate.