Cookie Decorating with Mrs. Claus
This event has sold out. Step into a sweet winter wonderland and join Mrs. Claus for a cozy, hands-on cookie decorating workshop perfect for kids and families! Decorate festive holiday cookies with colorful icing, sprinkles, and cheerful toppings—plus enjoy holiday crafts, festive music, and a warm hello from the North… Read More
Winter Cookie Decorating Workshop
This event has sold out. Join us for a cozy winter adventure where stories and sweets come together! We’ll start with a winter-themed story that explores the magic of the season—snowflakes, animals in hibernation, and how nature changes in the cold. Then, kids will decorate cookies inspired by what they’ve… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Winter Wildlife Walk
A CraneOutdoors Winter Wildlife Walk will take you on a stroll through the Crane Beach dunes while learning about the plants and animals that call this special place home. You may be familiar with Crane Beach, but have you ever visited the dune trails? The dunes of Castle Neck are… Read More
CraneExplorer: Family Winter Wildlife Walk at Crane Beach
A CraneExplorer Family Winter Wildlife Walk will take you on a stroll through the Crane Beach dunes while learning about some of the plants and animals that call this special place home. You may be familiar with Crane Beach, but have you ever visited the dune trails? The dunes of… Read More
Pollinator & Hummingbird Garden Planning Workshop
Design a vibrant garden that supports pollinators from early spring through fall. In this workshop, participants will learn native plant selection, seasonal bloom succession, and structure that attracts both bees and hummingbirds. Participants will sketch their own pollinator garden plan and learn how to support the full life cycle of… Read More
Appleton Culinary Workshop: Chicken Pot Pie
Warm up this season with a hands-on Farmhouse Chicken Pot Pie Culinary Workshop at Appleton Farms, where you’ll craft a comforting classic using locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients. . Workshop Includes: Appleton Farms Baker Kami Turgeon leading participants through a hands-on pie crust making demonstration using local flour Learning… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Sunset Hike to Cedar Point with Firepits
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
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
CraneOutdoors: Winter Wildlife Walk
A CraneOutdoors Winter Wildlife Walk will take you on a stroll through the Crane Beach dunes while learning about the plants and animals that call this special place home. You may be familiar with Crane Beach, but have you ever visited the dune trails? The dunes of Castle Neck are… Read More
CraneExplorer: Family Winter Wildlife Walk at Crane Beach
A CraneExplorer Family Winter Wildlife Walk will take you on a stroll through the Crane Beach dunes while learning about some of the plants and animals that call this special place home. You may be familiar with Crane Beach, but have you ever visited the dune trails? The dunes of… Read More
Spring Equinox Celebration with Yoga
Join Kelley and Karen Annese of Wild Rose Holistic Health in welcoming a new cycle of life at the Vernal Equinox. Nature suggests a new year begins as mother earth thaws and begins to sprout life once again. In this gathering, we will take time to honor and reconnect with… Read More
Theatre at Castle Hill: Sense & Sensibility by Kate Hamill
Enter into the gossipy world of 18th century England with the Dashwood sisters in Kate Hamill’s cleverly inventive stage play. By turns hilarious and poignant, Sense & Sensibility continues to intrigue audiences with questions as timeless as society itself. What are social rules really worth? What does it cost to… Read More