Spirits of the Old Manse: A Candlelit Encounter with the Past
Step inside the Old Manse after dark for a rare, intimate experience through the rooms where history was lived – and still lingers. This is not a haunted house. This is something older, quieter, and more unsettling. Guided by candlelight, you’ll move room by room through the 18th-century home… Read More
Appleton Farms Harvest Market
Join us in a celebration of the Harvest season at our annual Harvest Market! Our Harvest Market features a bounty of Appleton’s organic produce accompanied by other local edibles & gifts from area artisans, crafters, and producers of fine foods. The Appleton culinary team will also have sweet & savory… Read More
Open Barnyard at Weir River Farm
Welcome to Weir River Farm, where you can experience life on one of the last working farms on the South Shore. In the barnyard, meet our pigs, rabbits, and other furry friends. Interact with our goats and greet our sheep. Then, consider exploring the woodland trails. Come experience all that… Read More
Spirits of the Old Manse: A Candlelit Encounter with the Past
Step inside the Old Manse after dark for a rare, intimate experience through the rooms where history was lived – and still lingers. This is not a haunted house. This is something older, quieter, and more unsettling. Guided by candlelight, you’ll move room by room through the 18th-century home… Read More
Explore! North Shore – Celebrating Native American Heritage
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 hikes will not be too strenuous and will offer frequent stops for learning and taking… Read More
Crane Beach Star Party
Join us for a star party with the North Shore Astronomy Club. Club members will bring telescopes and expertise to help us explore and view the dark sky from the Crane Beach parking lot. Bring your binoculars, scopes, starfinding apps, and curiosity. You may also want to bring: red light/head… Read More
Open Barnyard at Weir River Farm
Welcome to Weir River Farm, where you can experience life on one of the last working farms on the South Shore. In the barnyard, meet our pigs, rabbits, and other furry friends. Interact with our goats and greet our sheep. Then, consider exploring the woodland trails. Come experience all that… Read More
Date Night: Fall on the Farm – Adult Cooking Class
Spend a beautiful fall evening on the farm with your special someone in this hands-on cooking class at Powisset Farm. Chef Thi will teach you and yours how to make Brined Pork Chops, Butternut Squash Risotto with Crispy Sage, and Spiced Pumpkin Cake. Included in this class: Cooking demonstration and hands-on… Read More
Open Barnyard at Weir River Farm
Welcome to Weir River Farm, where you can experience life on one of the last working farms on the South Shore. In the barnyard, meet our pigs, rabbits, and other furry friends. Interact with our goats and greet our sheep. Then, consider exploring the woodland trails. Come experience all that… Read More
12th Annual Fruitlands Bonfire
Help us say goodbye to the 2025 Main Season in style. We’ll host our 12th annual bonfire on November 8. The event begins at 4pm and the fire will be lit as night falls around 4:45PM. Guests will be encouraged to write down a wish and tuck it into the… Read More
Appleton Farm Dinner: Talise
This event has sold out. Immersive and intimate, our Farm Dinners highlight the work of our farmers directly, with the bounty of each harvest brought to life by visiting local chefs. Dine at twilight on the patio of our historic farmhouse, overlooking the Great Pasture and the rolling organic fields… Read More
Explore! North Shore – Appleton Beaver Moon Hike
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 hikes will not be too strenuous, and will offer frequent stops for learning and taking… Read More