Rose Garden Entrance

Castle Hill Tour: Formal Flowers, A Tour for Gardeners

Calling all gardeners! Are you interested in how the formal gardens at Castle Hill have grown and changed over the years? Are you looking for inspiration for your own garden? Formal Flowers will take you on a detailed journey into the way the Italian and Rose Gardens were designed and… Read More

Fruitlands Sunset

CraneOutdoors: Sunset Hike to Cedar Point

There’s no better excuse to explore Cedar Point—the western-most part of the Crane Estate—than a hike at sunset. This two-hour adventure in a lesser-known part of the property has it all… A stroll through the beautifully manicured gardens of the Great House A hike down the Woodland Trail leading… Read More

Portrait of the Great House and Casino

CraneOutdoors: The Castle Hill Hike

Come explore the lesser-visited corners of Castle Hill and its surroundings with us. This hike is a CraneOutdoors guide favorite because it’s got a little bit of all the things that make the Crane Estate such a special place… A stroll along the spine of Castle Hill, starting at the… Read More

earth

Crane Wellness Elemental Retreat Series – Earth

Embark on a transformative journey to reconnect with your inner self and the elements of nature. Our “Crane Wellness Elemental Retreat Series” 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. Each… Read More

Owl

Bird Walk through Whitney and Thayer Woods

Join the Trustees for a beginner Bird Walk through Whitney and Thayer Woods! Our guide will introduce you to the fundamentals of birding while leading you through parts of this 834-acre forest. This hike is geared towards beginners but all are welcome! This will be an easy to moderate walk… Read More

Rose Garden Entrance

Castle Hill Tour: Formal Flowers, A Tour for Gardeners

Calling all gardeners! Are you interested in how the formal gardens at Castle Hill have grown and changed over the years? Are you looking for inspiration for your own garden? Formal Flowers will take you on a detailed journey into the way the Italian and Rose Gardens were designed and… Read More

Ravenswood hike

Explore! North Shore – Trails Day Hike at Ravenswood (RESCHEDULED DATE)

The Explore! North Shore hiking series will get you outside and moving at some lesser explored Trustees properties across the Northeast Region, at the right time of year to see these special places shine. These beginner hikes will not be too strenuous, and will offer frequent stops for learning and… Read More

World's End duck

Bird Walks at World's End

Walk the trails of World’s End this summer, especially “Bird Alley” and “The Valley” listening for seasonal bird songs and searching for bird activity. Positioned in Hingham Bay, World’s End offers an attractive green oasis for birds flying along the coast. Poor weather conditions and unfavorable fronts often force birds… Read More