Exhibition Items For Sale

Items from the Exhibition for Sale Take part of the O Beautiful Exhibition home! Many larger and smaller pieces from the exhibition are for sale. Please inquire at the house to make a purchase, or email: info@highfieldhall.org. Check back again to see additional items available for sale as they are added. Niagara Falls, 1899 $400 Reproduction of a chromolithograph, Library of Congress, Print from original, framed and matted Landscape, near Coney Island by William Merritt Chase $200 Digital [...]

2026-09-10T10:52:07-04:00

Meet Ashley Heaton

Meet Ashley Heaton Administrative Assistant  |  Exhibitions and Interpretation Ashley Heaton joins Highfield Hall & Gardens with a background in arts administration, graphic design, and creative collaboration. Her career has included many years working behind the scenes to support artists, arts organizations, exhibitions, and creative communities. Before joining Highfield, Ashley served as Office Manager at the Falmouth Art Center, where she worked closely with artists, staff, students, and the local arts community. She also works as a freelance graphic designer and artist, collaborating with local organizations, small businesses, and fellow creatives. [...]

2026-08-26T22:32:17-04:00

Meet Our Amazing Intern: Gina Palladino

Meet Gina Palladino Summer Intern at Highfield Hall & Gardens, 2026 Highfield is fortunate to have a college intern for the summer, Gina Palladino, from the College of the Holy Cross. Gina arrived in early June from her homebase of Pittsburgh, PA and was immediately put to work helping with the big summer exhibits, O Beautiful, New Perspectives, and Where Calm Hours Weave. Gina was invaluable helping the curators of O Beautiful with the fine details of doing the multi-media installation. She also lent her editing eye to reviewing all the narrative and label text for all exhibits. [...]

2026-07-22T17:57:56-04:00

Hounds of Highfield Art Contest Winners from 2026

Hounds of Highfield Art Contest Winners from 2026 Click any image to view in lightbox mode. Winners for Ages 5-8 1st Place Auggie by Jane V. Age 8, Grade 2 2nd Place Auggie The Doggie by Owen S. Grade 1 3rd Place Auggie Becker: The Forest Explorer by Lucy W. Age 7, Grade 1 Winners for Ages 9-12 1st Place Auggie of the Greens by Oliver P. Age 10, Grade 4 2nd Place Auggies Art Contest by Maxwell C. Age 11, Grade 4 [...]

2026-07-08T18:16:42-04:00

Welcome Jennifer Murphy!

Welcome Jennifer Murphy Jennifer Murphy has joined Highfield Hall & Gardens as Director of Operations. Learn more about her and the experience she brings with her to Highfield! Jennifer Murphy, Director of Operations We are excited to welcome Jennifer Murphy to the Highfield Hall & Gardens Team! Jennifer will be our Operations Director working closely with the building and grounds teams. Jennifer will spearhead all logistics tasks and duties for Highfield including but not limited to the volunteers, functions, wedding sales and gift shop to name a few areas. Jennifer’s experience is well suited for Highfield [...]

2026-01-22T08:50:32-05:00

Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus Visit Highfield

Visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus will visit Highfield Hall this year! Lucky for us, we know exactly when they will arrive, so you can be sure to bring the young ones to The Shopkeepers’ Noël at just the right time! See the schedule below (click each link to pre-register): Santa Claus 10:30 am - 11:30 am Saturday, November 22nd Sunday, November 30th Saturday, December 6th Mrs. Claus 10 am - 12 pm Saturday, November 29th

2025-11-24T21:47:10-05:00

An Interview with Auggie, Hound of the Year 2025

An Interview with Auggie, Hound of the Year 2025 Meet Auggie, our 1st ever Highfield Hall Hound of the Year. Auggie, an Australian Labradoodle, is known for his fluffy coat and infectious smile. Auggie is a busy dog, always on the go visiting schools and hospitals with the Companion Animal Program (CAP) to bring comfort, joy, and connection to students, patients, and really anyone who is lucky enough to cross paths with him. Important note: While Highfield Hall & Gardens grounds are open from dawn to dusk and welcome leashed dogs. The mansion only allows service dogs for guests [...]

2025-10-21T15:32:02-04:00

Joanne Ingersoll on Eldred’s Antiques Hour – 95.9 WATD

Joanne Ingersoll Interviewed on Eldred’s Antiques Hour - 95.9 WATD Our very own Director of Exhibitions & Interpretation Joanne Ingersoll was a guest on Eldred's Antiques Hour on 95.9 WATD, hosted by Duncan Gray. Listen in as Joanne discusses the history of Highfield Hall, the current community missions and the 2025 art exhibition of 20th C. Japanese women printmakers. Eldred's Antique Hour broadcasts live on 95.9 WATD  Saturdays from 10:00 to 11:00 am EST (or stream live online at 959watd.com). Please note that estate tours occur on the FIRST and THIRD Sundays of the month thru October, weather permitting. [...]

2025-09-16T12:19:59-04:00

Employment Opportunities

Highfield Hall & Gardens is Seeking a Culinary Director The Culinary Director works closely with the Program Director, chefs, culinary instructors, and volunteers to orchestrate an entertaining and educational culinary program. Highfield’s culinary program is focused on cultivating excitement about food through sharing creative and useful techniques and embracing the artistry of cooking. Highfield Hall & Gardens is a historic estate and vibrant cultural center surrounded by restored gardens, peaceful walking trails and conservation land. Reports to: Program Director Hours: average 16-20 hours per month Pay: $500 monthly stipend, plus per class compensation ($150 primary chef, $100 host chef) [...]

2025-03-05T09:22:55-05:00

The Language of Pattern: The Quilter’s Lexicon
February 7, 2024 – May 12, 2024

The Language of Pattern: The Quilter's Lexicon Wen Redmond “A Day in the Woods, 51x62 FEBRUARY 7th - MAY 12th The Language of Pattern: The Quilter's Lexicon The exhibit will include historic traditional quilts along side contemporary studio art quilts by artists who pay homage to the legacy of traditional patterning. Lending her historical quilts is Karen Wyche, featuring a selection of pieced quilts, including, album, log cabin, star,  flying geese, popcorn, to name a few.

2024-05-21T11:57:15-04:00

On Stable Ground: The Carousel of Light
February 7, 2024 – May 12, 2024

On Stable Ground: The Carousel of Light FEBRUARY 7th - MAY 12th On Stable Ground: The Carousel of Light This winter exhibition program titled “Americana” includes a display of selected horses from the Carousel of Light, the carousel made by Falmouth artist Lance Shinkle, who worked in the master carousel carving tradition. The carousel is maintained and supported by the Falmouth non-profit The Carousel of Light, it runs during the summer months in the center of Falmouth Village. Because it does not have a permanent home, Highfield Hall is “hosting” the horses Christmas, Geoffrey, Pearl, Rosebud, and Sweet [...]

2024-05-21T11:57:54-04:00

Gretchen Romey-Tanzer: The Fine Art of Weaving
February 8, 2023

Gretchen Romey-Tanzer: The Fine Art of Weaving FEBRUARY 8th - APRIL 23rd Gretchen Romey-Tanzer: The Fine Art of Weaving Over fifty handwoven compositions of color and weave effects created by Gretchen Romey-Tanzer are on view from February 8 through April 23, 2023. This expansive collection of the artist’s work inhabits multiple galleries at Highfield Hall, offering visitors a unique and intimate environment in which to view these hand-loomed technically complex works of art. Made over the past three decades, with fifteen made in the past two years alone, Romey-Tanzer’s passion for her craft is evident in all that [...]

2023-06-18T11:38:18-04:00

Lessons from the Fairies

[rev_slider alias="support-garden-initiative-1" /] Your Utopia: Lessons from the Fairies Fairy Houses for Summer 2020 Invitational Returning to Highfield Hall & Gardens for summer 2020 – “Lessons from the Fairies” allows us to imagine what nature spirits can teach us about our lives, and the positive impact we can have on the earth. Your Fairy House Utopia can take many forms and we welcome proposals from individuals, couples, or families. We have room for up to 30 creations on the property and looking for originality, choice of materials, site sensitivity, a sketch, and a written description about what [...]

2020-06-02T00:17:19-04:00

Maker Stories: Richard Cooke, the Vagabond Music Maker

Picture this. You’re strolling down the Beech Tree Path, just minding your own business, soaking up the afternoon sun. Up ahead, something catches your eye—glints of silver poking through all the greenery. Curious as a cat, you slink closer, waiting to pounce on your discovery: three giant instruments! What do you do?

Start playing! That’s exactly what their creator, Grammy-award-winner Richard Cooke would encourage you to do. He designed our new, permanent collection of outdoor musical instruments bringing art, music and nature together in perfect harmony. Just for you.

2019-01-17T21:32:58-05:00

Holidays at Highfield 2018

THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED 2018 Holidays at Highfield Engage all your senses as you stroll through the beautifully decorated mansion. Enjoy live entertainment, indulge in culinary delights, and revel in the lush decor by designer Rita Pacheco. Every room features a unique vignette meant to showcase Highfield’s signature offerings: world-class music, crowd-pleasing culinary, and stunning art. On the main level of the house, browse the Gift Gallery and purchase locally-sourced, handmade treasures. Down the hall in the Billiard room, take a moment to relax and savor tasty homemade treats with family and friends in the Holiday Cafe. The [...]

2018-12-17T17:13:59-05:00
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