Castle Hill Tour: Cupola with a View
This is our most Instagram-able tour experience and a particular treat for those interested in the architecture of the Great House and its surrounding property. You’ll gain insight into the architectural choices made by David Adler as he designed and built the Great House, the second home the Cranes built… Read More
Pollinator StoryWalk®
Celebrate Pollinator Week with a whimsical outdoor Pollinator StoryWalk® adventure for the whole family! Stroll through the gardens and trails as each page of a nature-themed story, A Pathway for Pollinators by Michelle Schaub, unfolds along the path, highlighting the incredible role bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators play in… Read More
Pollinator StoryWalk®
Celebrate Pollinator Week with a whimsical outdoor Pollinator StoryWalk® adventure for the whole family! Stroll through the gardens and trails as each page of a nature-themed story, A Pathway for Pollinators by Michelle Schaub, unfolds along the path, highlighting the incredible role bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators play in… Read More
Pollinator StoryWalk®
Celebrate Pollinator Week with a whimsical outdoor Pollinator StoryWalk® adventure for the whole family! Stroll through the gardens and trails as each page of a nature-themed story, A Pathway for Pollinators by Michelle Schaub, unfolds along the path, highlighting the incredible role bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators play in… Read More
Pollinator StoryWalk®
Celebrate Pollinator Week with a whimsical outdoor Pollinator StoryWalk® adventure for the whole family! Stroll through the gardens and trails as each page of a nature-themed story, A Pathway for Pollinators by Michelle Schaub, unfolds along the path, highlighting the incredible role bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators play in… Read More
Radiant Pause: A Solstice Yoga and Mindfulness Practice Workshop
The Summer Solstice marks a powerful half-way point in the year-a time tocelebrate our growth and re-align our path. This workshop invites you to move slowly inharmony with the sun. Between poses you will be guided through mid year reflection andintention setting, helping you harness your inner… Read More
Castle Hill Tour: Behind the Scenes in the Great House
Do you love checking out basements, kitchens, and other out of the way rooms? Our behind-the-scenes tour takes you past the beautiful facade and explores how the house ran when the Cranes were in residence. You’ll learn how a plumbing magnate incorporated the latest technology of the era into his… Read More
Castle Hill Tour: The Cat's Meow
Our children’s tour, The Cat’s Meow, is designed for children age 3-8. Imagine living in 1929 and visiting the Crane family at their summer home in Ipswich. The house is so big and Mrs. Crane’s kitty, Ptolemy, has gone missing just before the party! Can you help a family… Read More
Castle Hill Tour: Cupola with a View
This is our most Instagram-able tour experience and a particular treat for those interested in the architecture of the Great House and its surrounding property. You’ll gain insight into the architectural choices made by David Adler as he designed and built the Great House, the second home the Cranes built… Read More
Castle Hill Tour: Guest of the Cranes
It’s 1929 and you’ve just arrived after a long journey to see the Great House at Castle Hill and to visit your friends, the Crane family, of Crane plumbing fame. You are greeted at the door by household staff and your adventure as a “Guest of the Cranes” begins. A… Read More
Classical At Crane Isn’t A Drag With Dr. Viola Voilà
Castle Hill is proud to present two evenings with Dr. Viola Voilà featuring a classical repertoire on viola and piano in the Great House Ballroom. Pianist Eion Clark will accompany Dr. Viola Voilà. A cookie and lemonade reception will follow each performance. The May 15th concert will celebrate Romance and… Read More
Passport to the Past: Stevens-Coolidge Guided House Tour
Discover the stories behind the walls of one of North Andover’s historic gems. Join us for a guided tour of Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, a Colonial Revival treasure that reflects early 20th-century elegance and global influence. Once the summer home of Helen Stevens Coolidge and John Gardner Coolidge—a diplomat and… Read More