Sensory-Friendly Photos with Santa
Join us for Sensory-Friendly Photos with Santa at Long Hill! Enjoy the beauty of December at Long Hill by meeting Santa Claus, having your photo taken with him, and exploring our wintery grounds with fun holiday-inspired activities. During this program, we’ll have a photographer on hand with experience working with… Read More
Christmas Afternoon Tea at Long Hill
Take a pause from the hustle and bustle this holiday season and join us for a Christmas Afternoon Tea inside the decorated historic Sedgwick house at Long Hill. Enjoy seasonal flavors and Christmas ambiance with teas, savories, and sweets with friends and family. We are excited to partner with Vintage… Read More
Christmas at Castle Hill: A Nod to Nature
Visiting Castle Hill at Christmas is a time-honored tradition. Don’t miss this year’s event celebrating the beauty of the natural world. You’ll see birds, flowers, snowflakes and more as you view 18 spaces decorated for the holidays. Go at your own pace and learn from interpeters stationed in rooms. Read More
Christmas at Castle Hill: A Nod to Nature
Visiting Castle Hill at Christmas is a time-honored tradition. Don’t miss this year’s event celebrating the beauty of the natural world. You’ll see birds, flowers, snowflakes, and more as you view 18 spaces decorated for the holidays. Go at your own pace and learn from interpreters stationed in rooms. Read More
Trustees Holiday Market at Castle Hill
Shop for unique gifts this holiday season! Browse a thoughtfully curated selection of gifts, jewelry, holiday decor, books, artisanal food and more from seven Trustees property shops, including a wide variety of Trustees-branded merchandise. Whether you’re shopping for a nature lover, history buff, epicurean or someone who appreciates handcrafted goods,… Read More
CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes
CraneExplorer events are designed to appeal to the little ones* while giving their parents a great opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Crane Estate. These hikes cover less ground to accommodate smaller strides and have more frequent stops to look, listen, and learn from our CraneOutdoors guides. Not just… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon
Transformed and illuminated by the glow of the full moon, the beach and dunes of Castle Neck are a stunningly beautiful landscape. To experience this special place at this magical time, join us for a unique hiking experience. We’ll start with the beauty of a sunset while taking an evening… Read More
Sip & Stem: Holiday Wreath Making Workshop
Celebrate the winter season by creating your own holiday wreath led by horticulturist, Kaela Robinson, and enjoy a wine tasting in partnership with Marble Ridge Winery! During this workshop, participants will learn techniques for making their wreath using natural materials foraged from the gardens of Stevens-Coolidge. All wreath materials and… Read More
Fiddleheads: Preschool Drop-Off Series at Appleton Farms – FALL SESSION
*ONLY A FEW OPENINGS LEFT! REGISTER TODAY!* FIDDLEHEADS FALL SEMESTER 2025: Fall is here and harvest is in full swing! It’s a great time for your preschooler to learn what our fields, barnyard, and forest have to offer. Join us on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-12:30 for a preschool… Read More
CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes
CraneExplorer events are designed to appeal to the little ones* while giving their parents a great opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Crane Estate. These hikes cover less ground to accommodate smaller strides and have more frequent stops to look, listen, and learn from our CraneOutdoors guides. Not just… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon
Transformed and illuminated by the glow of the full moon, the beach and dunes of Castle Neck are a stunningly beautiful landscape. To experience this special place at this magical time, join us for a unique hiking experience. We’ll start with the beauty of a sunset while taking an evening… Read More
Barnyard Story Hour at Appleton Farms
Bring your little ones to Appleton Farms for our farm-fresh story hour. We will read books about animals and nature, maybe sing a song or two, then head up to the carriage barn to visit our Nubian goats, Angora rabbits and see what other animals are out and about on… Read More