Naumkeag is a public garden and historic home in the heart of the Berkshires, Massachusetts.

This 48-acre architectural masterpiece is, at its heart, a family home. In 1884, Joseph Choate, a prominent New York attorney and U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain, and his wife, Caroline, hired the famous architectural firm of McKim, Mead & White to design a summer retreat. The result was a 44-room shingle-style home, where several generations of the Choate family lived until daughter Mabel Choate bequeathed it to The Trustees in 1958.

Summer 2026 Hours

• May 23-September 6, Thursday-Sunday
• Gardens open, 10 am-4 pm (last entry at 3)
• House open, 10 am-3 pm
• *parking capacity is limited and pre-registration is strongly encouraged*

Our daily schedule and program offerings vary depending on the season. Please visit the “Hours and Admissions” tab for more information. Pre-registration for tickets is required for our fall, winter, and spring events, and strongly encouraged for general admission in the summer.

In summer, guests can explore inside the historic house as well as 8 acres of gardens, including the world-famous Blue Steps. Take in stunning views, bring a picnic to enjoy on the lawns, and browse a thoughtfully curated selection of gifts and mementos in our museum shop.

Learn more about the history of this stunning estate on one of our popular guided tours.

• Designing for Delight, a one-hour tour of the gardens (included with General Admission), offered daily at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, and 1:30 pm
• Behind the Blue Velvet Curtain, a 45-minute behind the scenes tour of the servant’s areas of the house (additional fee, pre-registration required), offered daily at 9:30 am
• Inside Naumkeag, a new one-hour tour of the main living and entertaining areas of the house, (additional fee, pre-registration required), offered on select dates.

See our Upcoming Events for information about after-hours programs and wellness classes such as Sunset Yoga, Mindfulness Meditation, and more!

Experience Naumkeag in every season with our beloved outdoor events: The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show, Winterlights, and the Daffodil & Tulip Festival.

In the fall, the gardens come alive with the magic of The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show, featuring more than a thousand hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns, whimsical displays of pumpkins and gourds, and vibrant seasonal blooms.

As winter settles in, Naumkeag transforms into a glowing wonderland during Winterlights, where thousands of shimmering lights illuminate the grounds in a breathtaking holiday display.

Following Winterlights, the property closes briefly before reopening in the spring for the Daffodil & Tulip Festival, welcoming guests to stroll through gardens bursting with early spring blooms in a stunning celebration of color and renewal.

During these events, the historic house is open on a limited basis. For event details, hours, and tickets, please visit the “Hours and Admissions” tab.

Summer Hours (May 23–September 6)

• Gardens open Thursdays–Sundays, 10AM–4PM (House closes at 3PM)
• Closed Mondays*–Wednesdays (open Mondays May 25 and July 6)

Additional Information

• Pre-Registration for general admission is encouraged, limited capacity is available
• Last ticket sale is 3PM, with no entry past 3:15PM. The property closes at 4PM

Tours

• The first and second floors of the house are open in a self-guided capacity, Thursday-Sunday, 10AM-3PM.
• Guided Garden Tours are offered daily and are included with General Admission.
• Guided house tours are available on select dates (separate registration required)
• Backstairs Tours are available daily at 9:30AM (separate registration required).
• Pre-registration is required for Backstairs Tours and Inside Naumkeag Tours.
• Please check in with staff when you arrive on site for the status of tours, as they are subject to change.

Check the Naumkeag Instagram to the most update to date information @naumkeagofficial

To schedule a group tour, contact fkerr@thetrustees.org. We welcome school and youth groups for experiential educational programs. Please visit our Education Page for details and to initiate a visit request.

5 Prospect Hill Road
Stockbridge, MA 01262
Telephone: 413.298.8138
E-mail: naumkeag@thetrustees.org

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Directions

From Points East:
Mass Turnpike (I-90), Exit 10. Take Rt. 102 West approx. 5 mi. into Stockbridge. Turn right onto Pine St. and bear left onto Prospect Hill Rd. Follow for 0.5 mi. to entrance.

From Points West:
I-90 East to Exit B3, NY Rt. 22 South. Take 1st left onto Rt. 102 East. Follow approx. 7.5 mi. to Stockbridge. Turn left onto Pine St., then bear left onto Prospect Hill Rd. Follow directions above.

Naumkeag encompasses a bucolic country estate including its 44-room “cottage” and 8-acres of formal gardens, as well as acres of meadows and farmland. Due to its age as well as steep, uneven terrain and multiple sets of stairs, Naumkeag is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.

Hours change seasonally as we host variety of annual programs, including the Daffodil & Tulip Festival, the Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show, and Winterlights. Parts of the house may be open depending on the time of your visit. The gift shop and concessions are open seasonally.

Due to the age of the site and its steep and uneven terrain, Naumkeag is not ADA compliant and is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.

Please contact fkerr@thetrustees.org with questions.

Restrooms are available when the property is open.

A self-guided landscape tour brochure provided with admission to house and/or gardens. Download a trail map here.

Please Note: If you are visiting the property during one of our signature festivals or private events the parking, access to the property, and other features will be different. Keep an eye on social media or the FAQS/confirmation emails for your event for the most updated information.

• Naumkeag is not ADA-compliant, due to the age of the site. There are many stairs, a steep hillside, uneven footing, etc.
• Hunting is not permitted at this reservation. Learn more about hunting on Trustees properties.
• Dogs are not allowed.
• Mountain biking is not allowed on the reservation.
• Naumkeag is a non-smoking property
• PHOTOGRAPHY: Permits are required for all portrait photography sessions at Naumkeag. Photographers or their clients must be at least Family Level Members to purchase a portrait session permit at this property. Learn more about purchasing a portrait session permit (Note: photography shoots are not permitted inside the house).
• The Trustees of Reservations reserves the right, and may give permission to its designated photographers and videographers, or to outside media, to photograph or video visitors and program participants at all its facilities and properties.