Gardens & Gardening

Spring at the Trustees

Celebrate spring's arrival with annual flower festivals.

Photo by David Edgecomb

The Daffodil & Tulip Festival Returns to Naumkeag this Spring!

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Daffodil & Tulip Festival ticket sales open to the general public on Monday, March 16 at 12Noon

 

Stroll into spring with iconic flower festivals at two beloved Trustees Public Gardens. Massachusetts’ most vibrant season bursts with color thanks to the extraordinary vision of the Trustees Horticulture and Stewardship Teams.

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Daffodil & Tulip Festival

Naumkeag, Stockbridge (The Berkshires)

April 18–May 10, Thursdays–Sundays from 10AM–5PM

  • Additional day available Monday, April 20

 

Pricing

Adults Age 16+
$25 — Non-Members
$15 — Members

Children 15 and Under
FREE

Advance timed ticket purchase is required (one ticket per person). No tickets will be sold on-site.

 

Berkshires Teatimes

Looking to make this spring extra special? Gift Mom a teatime for Mother’s Day Weekend (May 8–10) or take in the flowering peonies during a weekend tea after the festival closes (May 16–17).

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where is the parking for this festival? The entrance for Naumkeag will be located at 5 Prospect Hill Road. There is no access to the property via Church Street. Overflow parking in our lower lot will be used and may require you to take the shuttle to the entrance of the property. Walking from the overflow parking area to the entrance of the property is not allowed due to safety concerns.

Is Naumkeag wheelchair or stroller accessible? Due to terrain conditions and age of the property, Naumkeag is not wheelchair or stroller accessible and may be difficult to navigate for guests with limited mobility. Pathways include sets of stairs, sections with a running slope greater than 5 degrees, uneven surfaces, and uncompacted surface material. Please reach out to tickets@thetrustees.org  with any accessibility questions.

Can I change my date or time? We cannot accommodate date or time changes. Tickets are only refundable if the request is made at least 7 days before your visit.

What happens if I show up early or late? Please arrive within 15 minutes of your designated time slot. Early/Late arrivals may need to wait to accommodate those with correctly timed tickets.

What is the weather policy? The festival will occur rain or shine. Only unsafe or extreme weather may cancel that day’s event. If we must cancel, guests will be notified by email and receive further information regarding a refund or rebook (when applicable).

What is the refund policy? Refunds must be requested no later than 7 days before your ticket date to be honored.

Are dogs allowed? No, dogs are not allowed.

Will restrooms be available for guests? Yes, restrooms are available.

Will food and drink be available for purchase?  Yes, snacks, drinks, and treats will be available at concessions.

Will the historic home be open? Naumkeag’s first floor (and gift shop) will remain open for visitors.

 

Spring BloomFest

Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, North Andover (North of Boston)

Thursday, April 30 –Sunday, May 3 from 10AM–4PM

Stroll through our beautiful gardens with budding tulips, blooming trees, daffodils, and other spring bulbs while enjoying the crisp spring air and soundscape serenades. During this festival-style event, you’ll have access to the gardens and the opportunity to participate in a host of daily activities included as part of your admission: serene soundscapes, a kids’ craft station, wildflower seed bar, scavenger hunt, self-guided house tours, yard games, and more!

 

Is this event like Naumkeag’s Festival? While many elements are similar, adjustments have been made to the event at Stevens-Coolidge House & Garden —a lower price point and singular weekend—to reflect the less dense bulb planting caused by a tulip blight. We appreciate your understanding and hope you’ll come enjoy Spring BloomFest.

 

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