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 piglets, 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
Castle Hill Tour: The Cat's Meow
Our children’s tour, The Cat’s Meow is designed for children age 3-8. Imagination is one of our greatest treasures… 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… 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
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
Guided Wildflower Walks
Join our veteran wildflower guides for a guided tour of the Ledges Trail. Learn all about the different flowers that are blooming, the insects that pollinate them and what makes them so unique. Spring wildflowers are extremely unique and have extremely short bloom times. Because of this, flowers that will… Read More
Owl Prowl at World's End
Join us to learn about the owls that breed in Massachusetts! We will talk about how to identify owls by call, where to find them, and how owls can successfully hunt at night. We will take our skills to the trail and listen for owls on the paths of World’s… Read More
Fruitlands Fairy Forest
Calling All Woodland Fairies and Gnomes! The Fruitlands Fairy Forest is back! While living at Fruitlands, 10-year-old Louisa May Alcott wrote in her diary that she “had a lovely time in the woods with Anna and Lizzie. We were fairies, and made gowns and paper wings. I ‘flied’ the highest… Read More
A Walk in the Park: Guided Tour of deCordova Sculpture Park
Join a deCordova Guide for a tour through the park. Each tour is a lively conversation about artists, art-making processes, materials, and deCordova’s rich history. Ask about your favorite sculpture, new acquisition, or the history of campus – from the glaciers cutting the landscape to how Julien and Lizzie de Cordova’s home became a… Read More
Spring BloomFest: Yoga in the Gardens
Join us for a peaceful morning Yoga class among the beautiful blooming gardens at Stevens-Coolidge during our Spring BloomFest weekend! During this outdoor yoga class, participants will enjoy a gentle flow to balance and stretch their body and connect with nature. With the sky for a roof, flowers for walls,… Read More
Spring BloomFest: Sunset After Hours
Stroll through seven manicured gardens, meadows and orchards planted with tulips, daffodil and other Spring bulbs with our ‘After-Hours’ addition to our event, Spring BloomFest! Come celebrate all things flowers and sunshine with us at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens during that special sunset glow. During this limited event, participants… Read More
Daffodil & Tulip Festival
Our annual Spring Celebration is back! The Daffodil & Tulip Festival at Naumkeag returns for its 6th year this April and May, 2025. Stroll through the 8 acres of our world-renowned gardens artfully decorated with daffodil, tulip and minor bulbs as we celebrate the return spring in the Berkshires. Our… Read More
Gardening 101 Series
Hone your skills with this three workshop series on gardening basics. Join expert gardeners for hands on learning about gardening techniques. Each workshop will build off of the last for a deeper understanding of how to build a healthy foundation in spring for the growing season to come. Attend whichever… Read More