Family Farmer for a Day
Put on your boots and get ready for some fun! Get a glimpse into the life of a farmer with some hands-on farm experience checking in and completing chores for our farm animals. Farmers might collect and carton eggs, help plant or harvest in the garden, or go on a… Read More
The Legacies of Long Hill: House & Garden Tour
Step inside the beauty and layered history of Long Hill with a guided tour of its breathtaking gardens and historic house. Once the summer home of the Sedgwick family, Long Hill offers a glimpse into the refined lifestyle of Boston’s North Shore elite while also highlighting the many hands that… Read More
Growing Together: Pickling and Summer Preservation Workshop
Celebrate the abundance of the growing season in this hands-on Pickling & Summer Preservation Workshop. Participants will learn simple techniques for preserving fresh garden harvests from Appleton Farms through quick pickling and introductory preservation methods. Together, we’ll create flavorful pickles, discuss food preservation basics, and discover ways to extend the… Read More
The Legacies of Long Hill: House & Garden Tour
Step inside the beauty and layered history of Long Hill with a guided tour of its breathtaking gardens and historic house. Once the summer home of the Sedgwick family, Long Hill offers a glimpse into the refined lifestyle of Boston’s North Shore elite while also highlighting the many hands that… Read More
Mohicans, Missionaries and Migrating Colonists: A Guided Tour
New England’s Colonial history—from the perspective of the colonists as well as the indigenous peoples who preceded them—comes alive inside the home to the first missionary to the Mohicans. This National Historic Landmark was originally built around 1742 by the Rev. John Sergeant, the first missionary to… Read More
The Legacies of Long Hill: House & Garden Tour
Step inside the beauty and layered history of Long Hill with a guided tour of its breathtaking gardens and historic house. Once the summer home of the Sedgwick family, Long Hill offers a glimpse into the refined lifestyle of Boston’s North Shore elite while also highlighting the many hands that… Read More
Tai Chi in the Garden
Want to feel your best this summer? Come start the day with a weekly Tai Chi class at Nightingale Community Garden every Friday from July 10 – July 31, 9AM-10AM. Tai Chi is an incredibly effective and gentle exercise that improves strength, flexibility, aerobic conditioning, and balance. Tai Chi is… Read More
Tour de Green Bike Ride – East Boston Greenway
Explore healthy community, gardening, and biking with our six part tour of Boston green spaces! For the month of July, join us in a guided bike tour of the East Boston Greenway! Learn proper bike safety, chat with friends, and explore the hidden greenery the South End has to offer. Read More
Pastries on the Porch
Indulge in a morning of timeless elegance as you sip tea and savor an assortment of seasonally inspired fresh-baked pastries from Appleton Farms on the porch overlooking the enchanting gardens. Each party will be presented with a beautifully curated box of delicate pastries and confections and a steaming pot of… Read More
Cancelled – Cooking from the Island: What's Fresh and What's Local
Join us for a seasonal farm-to-table cooking experience with Chef Jenny Devivo! These hands-on classes celebrate the fresh flavors and bounty of Martha’s Vineyard, inspired by the growing seasons of our farm. Participants will begin with a guided tour of the Friendship Garden to harvest vegetables and herbs… Read More
Family Farmer for a Day
Put on your boots and get ready for some fun! Get a glimpse into the life of a farmer with some hands-on farm experience checking in and completing chores for our farm animals. Farmers might collect and carton eggs, help plant or harvest in the garden, or go on a… Read More
The Legacies of Long Hill: House & Garden Tour
Step inside the beauty and layered history of Long Hill with a guided tour of its breathtaking gardens and historic house. Once the summer home of the Sedgwick family, Long Hill offers a glimpse into the refined lifestyle of Boston’s North Shore elite while also highlighting the many hands that… Read More