John Grade

2025 Paul J. Cronin Memorial Lecture: John Grade

Join us for the annual Paul J. Cronin Memorial Lecture, featuring artist and sculptor John Grade. Inspired by changing ecosystems in the natural world, John Grade works with his studio team to sculpt immersive large-scale, site-specific installations. Kinetics, impermanence and chance are often central to the work. Read More

Celebrating Julia Child – Adult Cooking Class

This Women’s History Month, join us for a month-long, farm-grown celebration of one of history’s most iconic female chefs, Julia Child, and her cuisine. This hands-on class with Chef Thi will introduce you to some of Julia Child’s most beloved and popular recipes. We’ll make Local Cheese Gougères, Beef Bourguignon,… Read More

The Old Manse

Family-Friendly Tour of the Old Manse

Step into the incredible world of The Old Manse, a stunning 254-year-old house that witnessed the dawn of the American Revolutionary War and served as a sanctuary for renowned writers and artists! Join us for a special 30-minute tour designed just for families with young adventurers. Experience history like never… Read More

The Old Manse

Family-Friendly Tour of the Old Manse

Step into the incredible world of The Old Manse, a stunning 254-year-old house that witnessed the dawn of the American Revolutionary War and served as a sanctuary for renowned writers and artists! Join us for a special 30-minute tour designed just for families with young adventurers. Experience history like never… Read More

Fall Foliage Hike

Galentine’s Day Hike and Sip at Weir River Farm

Welcome Women! Starting at Weir River Farm, join Trustees staff for an easy hike along the Orange Loop, which cuts through Weir River Farm and parts of Whitney and Thayer Woods. Enjoy the crisp winter air while strolling through Weir River Farm’s beautiful English woodlands and connect with other women… Read More

The Old Manse

Family-Friendly Tour of the Old Manse

Step into the incredible world of The Old Manse, a stunning 254-year-old house that witnessed the dawn of the American Revolutionary War and served as a sanctuary for renowned writers and artists! Join us for a special 30-minute tour designed just for families with young adventurers. Experience history like never… Read More

Valentine's Dinner

Aphrodisiac Alert! A Valentine's Couples Cooking Class

This event has sold out. Bring your valentine to the Powisset Kitchen for a very stimulating culinary event! In this special hands-on Valentine’s cooking class with our own Chef Thi, we will focus on foods purportedly known to be aphrodisiacs. We can’t promise instant success, but we will explore how… Read More

The Old Manse

Family-Friendly Tour of the Old Manse

Step into the incredible world of The Old Manse, a stunning 254-year-old house that witnessed the dawn of the American Revolutionary War and served as a sanctuary for renowned writers and artists! Join us for a special 30-minute tour designed just for families with young adventurers. Experience history like never… Read More

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Curing the Winter Blues – Adult Cooking Class

This event has sold out. During the cold month of February, join us in the Powisset Kitchen for cuisine that will lift your spirits and warm your soul, with farm-grown ingredients from right here! In this hands-on class with Chef Thi, you’ll learn to make a specially designed winter’s twilight… Read More

The Old Manse

Family-Friendly Tour of the Old Manse

Step into the incredible world of The Old Manse, a stunning 254-year-old house that witnessed the dawn of the American Revolutionary War and served as a sanctuary for renowned writers and artists! Join us for a special 30-minute tour designed just for families with young adventurers. Experience history like never… Read More