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Enter a world of a former farm that became an early-20th-century estate, where a newly expanded array of bountiful gardens and plantings complements a gracious and refined home.
Enter a world of a former farm that became an early-20th-century estate, where a newly expanded array of bountiful gardens and plantings complements a gracious and refined home. Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens was the summer home of Helen Stevens Coolidge and her husband, John Gardner Coolidge—a diplomat descended from Thomas Jefferson and a nephew to Isabella Stewart Gardner—from 1914 to 1962.
Stevens-Coolidge House & Garden is open for the season from May 20 – October 29. However, visitor services including the main house, gift shop, and toilets will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays while the grounds remain open. Please check the hours and admissions tab for the most updated information.
Enter a world of a former farm that became an early-20th-century estate, where a newly expanded array of bountiful gardens and plantings complements a gracious and refined home. Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens was the summer home of Helen Stevens Coolidge and her husband, John Gardner Coolidge—a diplomat descended from Thomas Jefferson and a nephew to Isabella Stewart Gardner—from 1914 to 1962.
To prevent overcrowding at the Stevens-Coolidge parking lot, grounds, and gardens, tickets will be based on a pre-determined arrival date and will be limited in capacity. Please purchase tickets based on what day you would like to visit. Advance passes are suggested, with a limited availability on site.
Stevens-Coolidge House & Garden is open for the season from May 20 – October 29. However, visitor services including the main house, gift shop, and toilets will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays while the grounds remain open.
Main Season Admission
Amenities are available Thursday-Monday (Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays) 10AM-6PM during the Main Season.
Discounts are available as part of the EBT Card to Culture Program. For more information, please reach out to tickets@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.
153 Chickering Road
North Andover, MA 01845
Telephone: 978.689.9105
Get directions on Google Maps.
Please enter the grounds at our new address 153 Chickering Road, North Andover.
On view through 2024, we are pleased to showcase two sculptors by Massachusetts based artist Harold Grinspoon. Learn more here.
We are excited to bring back our popular Flower Share CSA! September Bouquets are now available.
Public restrooms (seasonal).
Accessibility
Path: There is now an accessible crushed blue stone pathway throughout the grounds, accessible railings and ramp to the terrace around the historic house.
Accessible parking and restrooms in the Garden Gateway, and an accessible picnic table will be located at the far end of the property by the oak tree and Ashdale Farmstand.
This venue is available for photography shoots. Please click here for more information and to reserve a space.
Free trail maps are distributed from a bulletin board in the parking area. Please understand that supplies periodically run out.
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.
Looking for an online self-guided option? Click here to explore the garden features from your phone.
PARKING AND ARRIVAL: Please note our NEW entrance is 153 Chickering Road, North Andover, MA 01845 (Get directions on Google Maps.) You will be asked to provide proof of admission for the designated date, either through presentation of printed/mobile ticket, or by name.
CANCELLATIONS/ REFUND: Tickets are non-refundable and the property is open rain or shine.
DATE CHANGES: At this time, we are unable to accommodate requests for date changes.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Permits are required for portrait photography sessions at Stevens-Coolidge. Photographers or their clients must be full Trustees Members to purchase portrait session permits at this property. Learn more about purchasing a portrait session permit.
RETAIL & CONCESSIONS: A selection of fun gifts, snacks, and beverages will be available for purchase on site! Visit our new Garden Gateway or the pop-up food and craft vendors onsite for food, drinks, and gifts.
Please maintain social distance when placing orders. At this time outside food and beverage is are not allowed.
FAQ:
How long is the walk around the property? Typically, visitors spend approximately 1.5 hours exploring the grounds and gardens.
Can I bring my dog? Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens. Dogs are welcome on leash at nearby Weir Hill in North Andover and Ward Reservation in Andover, as well as on the Stevens-to-Stevens trail connecting North Andover’s historic center to Weir Hill.
Will there be restrooms available? Yes, accessible restrooms are available in the Garden Gateway building by the parking lot. Two more restrooms are available at the back of the historic house.
Are the grounds accessible? Yes, our recent updates include accessible parking, restrooms and crushed bluestone pathways throughout.
How long can I stay? Guests are welcome to stay as long as necessary, typically the experience lasts between 1-2 hours.
The date I want to come is sold out online, can I purchase tickets when I get there? We cannot guarantee space for walk-in guests. Please purchase tickets online in order to secure your spot.
Smoking and alcohol are not allowed anywhere on the property.
Please carry-out all trash, we do not provide trash barrels.
Mountain Biking is not allowed on the property. Visitors who arrive on bicycles are advised to dismount and walk through the gardens. Bike racks are not currently provided.
Hunting is not permitted at this reservation. Learn more about hunting on Trustees properties.
Discover the revitalized public gardens and historic houses at two special places on the North Shore – Long Hill, in Beverly, and Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, in North Andover.
Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens is located on land used by the Pennacook, Pawtucket, Massa-adchu-es-et, and Pentucket peoples as hunting and fishing grounds. Among North Andover’s first European settlers, John and Elizabeth Stevens arrived from England in the 1640s. In 1729, their grandchildren acquired and began farming the land, calling it Ashdale Farm after the large number of white ash trees that once grew here. The Stevens family farmed this land for six generations. When Helen Stevens Coolidge inherited Ashdale Farm in 1914, it had become her family’s country retreat rather than an income-producing farm. Helen and her husband, US diplomat John Gardner Coolidge, made the property their summer home. Noted preservation architect Joseph Everett Chandler was commissioned to renovate the house and gardens, and over the course of nearly five decades, the Coolidges transformed the property into an exquisite example of a neo-Georgian Colonial Revival estate.
What a beautiful take in. A lovely walk on the grounds is perfect spring summer and fall. Many family pictures over the years. There are open houses during the season and one needs to take advantage. You won't want to miss this opportunity - a true hidden treasure in North Andover.
– Trip Advisor Reviewer, North Andover resident
