From 1916 to 1978, Long Hill was the summer home of noted author and editor of The Atlantic Monthly, Ellery Sedgwick, and his family. He summered here with his first wife, Mabel Cabot Sedgwick, an accomplished horticulturist, gardener, and author of The Garden Month by Month, and his second wife, Marjorie Russell Sedgwick, a rare plants specialist—both of whom created a delightful, enchanting landscape, surrounded by more than 100 acres of woodland.

Today, visitors delight in the beauty of Long Hill’s structured and naturalistic gardens as well as a network of woodland trails. A diverse collection of trees, shrubs, and distinctive perennial plants provide color during the growing season, peaking in May and June and providing structure and beauty throughout the year. With an ever-growing calendar of public events and festivities, you’ll find ample reason for frequent returns.

We are very excited to announce our first-ever ‘Community Week’ event June 28 – July 3, a soft opening for the property where will be celebrating all of the exciting new projects on-site with complimentary admission for the wonderful communities that surround Long Hill. Come experience the historic Sedgwick Gardens as well as seeing first-hand all of the new developments that have been happening on-site over the past few months.

Simply pre-register online here to save your spot. Space is limited; pre-registration is recommended.

General Admissions passes are available now! Reserve here. 

Timed reservations are encouraged, a number of passes are available on site.

Public Garden Operating Hours (starting Tuesday, July 6)
Thursday-Tuesday 10AM to 6PM with last admission at 5PM

During your visit, start by navigating the main 1.2-mile loop trail, taking in the sweet aromas, vivid colors, and botanical diversity during your amble. Around the handsome, Federal-style brick house, five acres of cultivated grounds are laid out in a series of separate garden “rooms,” rendered in a “Garden for Living”-style, accented by ornaments, statuary, and mature plantings that blend seamlessly into the woodlands. Elsewhere, you’ll wander past a two-acre vegetable garden, an apple orchard, children’s gardens, and a variety of grounds and facilities—including the publicly accessible Sedgwick Garden Library of reference materials within the main residence—where budding horticulturists receive on-site education from a staff of experts.

We are very excited to announce our first-ever ‘Community Week’ event June 28 – July 3, a soft opening for the property where will be celebrating all of the exciting new projects on-site with complimentary admission for the wonderful communities that surround Long Hill. Come experience the historic Sedgwick Gardens as well as seeing first-hand all of the new developments that have been happening on-site over the past few months.

Simply pre-register online here to save your spot. Space is limited; pre-registration is recommended.

Starting on July 6, we will have new Public Garden Operating Hours and Admission Fees. Due to space constraints, pre-registration is encouraged, but not required.  General admission is available now for July. 

Timed reservations are encouraged, a limited number of passes are available on site.

Public Garden Operating Hours (starting Tuesday, July 6)
Thursday-Tuesday 10AM to 6PM with last admission at 5PM

Admission 

• Adults: $10
• Child (3-12): $5
• Children under 3 are FREE
• Admission is FREE for Trustees Members. Verify with your Member ID to receive free admission when checking out.

Discounts are available as part of the EBT Card to Culture and ConnectorCare Program. For more information, please reach out to tickets@thetrustees.org.

572 Essex Street
Beverly, MA 01915
Telephone: 978.281.8400

Get directions on Google Maps.

From Rt. 128 Exit 18, take Rt. 22 North 1 mi. Bear left at split in road and continue for 0.2 mi. on Essex Street to entrance on left (street number 572 is on the brick pillars). Parking area (50 cars) is up the driveway on left.

Enjoy this Decorative Arts Trust article on Long Hill, by Senior Curator Christie Jackson.

Houses and buildings are currently closed.

No restrooms are available.

We recommend that you take a photo of the map on your phone so you can refer to it during your visit, or download a trail map before you head out.

FAQs

Will there be restrooms available?  Yes, accessible restrooms are available in the old carriage house at the top of the drive.

Are the grounds accessible? Yes, we installed ADA accessible parking spaces and access into the house. In addition, while not specifically ADA accessible, we are improving paths around the gardens for our visitors with limited mobility to more easily negotiate.

How long can I stay?  Guests are welcome to stay as long as necessary, typically the experience lasts between 1-2 hours.

Are dogs allowed on the property? We welcome leashed dogs, please pick up after them.

What are the horticulture and ecological changes being made at the property and why? Removing invasives, including the Norway maple and encouraging wildflower meadow(s)

We hope you enjoy your visit. For your safety, and to help protect this unique resource, we ask that you please comply with the following regulations:

• Please respect the tranquility of this reservation and others’ enjoyment of their visit here.
• Dogs are welcome, but on-leash only. Please dispose of dog waste properly off the property.

The following are prohibited at Long Hill:

• Cutting or removing vegetation
• Mountain biking
• Consuming or possessing alcoholic beverages
  -Motorized vehicles (except for authorized management purposes)
• Horseback riding
• Fires, camping, littering, or dumping
• Hunting, trapping, and possessing or using firearms (seasonal hunting is permitted with permission and accuracy test only)
• Disturbing, removing, defacing, cutting, or otherwise causing damage to a natural feature, sign, poster, barrier, building, or other property on the reservation.

Note: Please check locally at property for posted advisories and regulations.

The Trustees reserves the right to photograph or video visitors and program participants for promotional use, and usage of our properties implies consent. Please review our photo and video policy.