Afternoon Tea and Tour in the Gardens
We’re delighted to welcome you back for our new Afternoon Tea and Tour experience at Long Hill! In this new and improved experience, visitors will get a brief tour of the Long Hill gardens to experience the season and then indulge in a charming assortment of tea sandwiches, freshly baked… Read More
Indigo Shibori Dye Workshop
Shibori is a traditional Japanese dyeing technique where fabric is folded, bound, or compressed before submerging it in indigo dye, creating unique organic and geometric patterns. In this workshop, led by Michelle Blanchette, participants will learn about the indigo dyeing process and use a mix of shibori methods to create… Read More
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 to… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Kayak Historic Fox Creek
The Great Marsh—the largest contiguous salt marsh in New England—is not only brimming with fascinating natural history, it is also home to a rich cultural history. Nowhere is this more evident than in the meandering waters of Fox Creek. Connecting the tidal estuaries of the Essex River basin and the… Read More
Whimsical Fairy StoryWalk®
Celebrate the magic of the Garden to Garden Trail as each page of Backyard Fairies by Phoebe Wahl unfolds along the path, inviting young imaginations to discover an enchanting world where fairies, flowers, woodland creatures, and hidden garden treasures come to life. Along the way, keep an eye… Read More
5K Run for Jabberwocky
We’re excited to host another year of the Camp Jabberwocky 5k! To learn more and to register, please visit their website/use the link below! Join us! Jabberwocky brings you another amazing race this summer, complete with a Jabberwocky 5k shirt for all the registrants! Your… Read More
Castle Hill Tour: Highlights on the Hill
Join us for a leisurely tour of the Castle Hill grounds from our comfy tour cart. You will hear the rich history of the estate while enjoying the breathtaking views of the gardens, marsh, and water. This is the perfect way to get a comprehensive overview of the Crane Estate,… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Kayak Adventure on the Castle Neck River
One of the best ways to enjoy the natural beauty of the Massachusetts North Shore is kayaking the placid waters of the Great Marsh—the largest continuous stretch of salt marsh in New England, extending from Cape Ann to New Hampshire. The Castle Neck peninsula on the Crane Estate is a… Read More
Urban Wild Trackers: Leatherbee Woods
We’re looking to build a group of volunteers who want to learn phenology, the study of seasonal changes in plants and wildlife, and spend time in this Urban Wild noticing how things change over time. Urban Wild Trackers meets twice a month and invites you to… Read More
Rock the Woods! Outdoor Music Festival
Get ready to rock the woods at the third annual Rock the Woods Outdoor Music Festival at Rocky Woods! Spend the afternoon surrounded by the natural beauty of Rocky Woods while enjoying an unforgettable lineup of live music, great food, and summer fun. Opening the festival is award-winning Boston-area singer-songwriter… Read More
Home to Two Revolutions: Tour of the Old Manse
Home to Two Revolutions – From the American Revolution of 1775 through the literary revolution of the mid-19th century, on this house tour we share the stories of Manse residents, both the famous and the lesser-known, who influenced and responded to the 19th century social, political and cultural changes that… Read More
Flower Crown Fun for Families
Join us for a midsummer morning of flower crown crafting for the whole family! Our group will meet in the middle of our one acre sunflower field to create two flower crowns, one for the parent/caregiver and one for the kiddo. Families will be encouraged to clip their own sunflowers… Read More