Scenic Songs: A Hiking Concert with The Nields
Calling all hiking enthusiasts and music lovers! The Trustees and Passim are thrilled to collaborate for the 2026 Scenic Songs series, bringing Passim’s renowned folk music to The Trustees’ special places across Massachusetts. Join us on the trail with some of your favorite performing artists for guided… Read More
Full Moon Hike at Peaked Mountain with Adventure East
Join Adventure East for an enchanting Full Moon Hike at Peaked Mountain in Monson, MA, where the mystical energy of the full moon illuminates our path and fosters a sense of community. With panoramic views of the Connecticut River Valley, the summit of Peaked Mountain is a great place to… Read More
Scenic Songs: A Hiking Concert with Rachel Sumner
Calling all hiking enthusiasts and music lovers! The Trustees and Passim are thrilled to collaborate for the 2026 Scenic Songs series, bringing Passim’s renowned folk music to The Trustees’ special places across Massachusetts. Join us on the trail with some of your favorite performing artists for guided… Read More
Old Growth Forest Walk with Adventure East
Join Adventure East for a guided woodland walk at the William Cullen Bryant Homestead in Cummington, MA. This walk explores one of Western Massachusetts’ most remarkable forest landscapes. Your naturalist guide will introduce the area’s towering white pines, ancient hemlocks, and diverse hardwoods while sharing the natural history, forest ecology,… Read More
Burn and Flow Yoga
Join Yoga Lee for a 60-minute class that merges functional strengthening and a creatively-sequenced vinyasa yoga flow– the best of both worlds! First up, a short warm-up that will prime all the muscles and joints needed to fuel your workout. Then, we dive into a progressive strength-building… 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: Choate Island Kayak and Hiking Adventure
Kayaking the pristine, sheltered waters of the Essex River Basin offers one of the top on-the-water experiences to be had in Northeast. Add to that a hike on the area’s largest island and you have the makings of an epic adventure. This combined outdoor trip in the Crane Wildlife Refuge—home… 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
CraneOutdoors: Sunset Kayak in the Crane Wildlife Refuge
There are few places on the North Shore that more reliably enjoy spectacular sunsets than the back side of Crane Beach, overlooking Essex Bay. On this outing into the… Read More
Souvenirs and Science: Flower Pressing and Herbarium Workshop
Sarah Alden Bradford Ripley, one of the many illustrious residents of the Old Manse and the finest Harvard professor who never attended, was a noted botanist who left behind her collection of pressed flowers and other plant material known as an herbarium. Herbaria have long been used as both scientific… Read More
Annual Fruitlands Kite Festival
Soak in the panoramic views from the Fruitlands hillside as vibrant kites dance across the summer sky. Bring your own to join the spectacle. Kites Over New England will be on hand, launching stunning high-flying kites, offering expert tips for beginners, and showcasing unique designs available for purchase. Space is… Read More
Full Moon Kayak with Adventure East
Launch at dusk for a guided full moon paddle on the quiet, flat waters of Tully Lake. We’ll ease into an unhurried pace along protected shorelines and coves, keeping lights low to preserve night vision while guides set a calm rhythm and offer simple night‑navigation tips. Expect a relaxed evening… Read More