Curatorial Tour ~ Shannon Goheen, Weaving the Wild World
Highfield Hall 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA, United StatesRegister Now Please join Joanne Ingersoll, Highfield’s Curator and Chief Interpretation Officer on a private tour of the Fall Exhibition, Weaving the Wild World by Shannon Goheen. Enjoy an up-close look at incredible weavings by Shannon Goheen. These exquisite and unique weavings will delight all viewers! Come learn about her inspiration and creative challenges. The tour will provide context, technical explanations, and biographical notes on artists. Offered select Wednesdays at 11:00 AM and this program will last approximately 45 minutes with an opportunity for dialogue between art lovers. Cost: Admission Fee Members: Free Adults: $10 Seniors (65+) & Veterans: [...]
Crystal Bowl Sound Bathing in the Garden with Victoria Vanderplas
Highfield Hall 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA, United StatesBuy Now Please join Victoria Vandeplas for a crystal bowl sound bath relaxation with energetic harmonization in the gardens. Pause the constant motion of daily life and immerse yourself in a 60-minute outdoor Sound Bath experience in our tranquil West Garden (weather permitting). Using a combination of Crystal Tones Alchemy singing bowls and other ancient sound healing instruments, you will be guided on a journey of deep relaxation, rejuvenation, and healing. Victoria Vandeplas is a certified sound healer, Kundalini Yoga teacher, crystal healer, and Reiki master. With a passion for sharing ancient wisdom and healing modalities, Victoria has traveled the world [...]
3rd Annual Wampanoag Cultural Celebration
Highfield Hall 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA, United StatesCelebrate our region’s Wampanoag Culture! Highfield Hall & Gardens is partnering with Wampanoag Cultural Education Specialists, and the Rotary Club of Falmouth to present the 3rd Annual Wampanoag Cultural Celebration Day, October 1, 2023 at Highfield Hall & Gardens. With Massachusetts’ deep history with the Wampanoag Nation, Highfield is partnering with members of the Wampanoag Education committee, and Rotary of Falmouth to present a fun and educational day-long festival to celebrate and raise awareness of the culture and history of local tribes whose ancestral lands include Cape Cod, the Islands, and reach to Marshfield and the Blue Hills. This free [...]
Weekly Gentle Chair Yoga
Highfield Hall 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA, United StatesREGISTER NOW Do not think that this is a boring, simplified, or incomplete yoga practice. Not at all! The hatha yoga practice on chairs allows seniors and people with reduced mobility to go much deeper in poses and breathing exercises than they would be able to go on a yoga mat. It offers access to all the benefits of a traditional hatha yoga practice, with comfort and safety. Developing mobility and strength in a sequence of poses and movements, focusing especially on breath, balance, and flexibility, to maintain and increase vitality. Open to all levels. Originally from Geneva, Yves Vandeplas has [...]
Curatorial Tour ~ I Am My White Ancestors by Ann Mavor
Highfield Hall 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA, United StatesRegister Now Please join Joanne Ingersoll, Highfield’s Curator and Chief Interpretation Officer on a private tour of the Fall Exhibition, I Am My White Ancestors by Ann Mavor Enjoy an up-close look at the thought provoking I Am My White Ancestors. Ann Mavor’s unique exhibition will bring the viewer through her legacy and invite them to reflect on their own journey into the past. The tour will provide context, technical explanations, and biographical notes on artists. Offered select Wednesdays at 11:00 AM and this program will last approximately 45 minutes with an opportunity for dialogue between art lovers. Cost: [...]
Crystal Bowl Sound Bathing in the Garden with Victoria Vanderplas
Highfield Hall 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA, United StatesBuy Now Please join Victoria Vandeplas for a crystal bowl sound bath relaxation with energetic harmonization in the gardens. Pause the constant motion of daily life and immerse yourself in a 60-minute outdoor Sound Bath experience in our tranquil West Garden (weather permitting). Using a combination of Crystal Tones Alchemy singing bowls and other ancient sound healing instruments, you will be guided on a journey of deep relaxation, rejuvenation, and healing. Victoria Vandeplas is a certified sound healer, Kundalini Yoga teacher, crystal healer, and Reiki master. With a passion for sharing ancient wisdom and healing modalities, Victoria has traveled the world [...]
Weekly Hatha Yoga with Yves
Highfield Hall 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA, United StatesREGISTER NOW Please join Yves Vandeplas for gentle Hatha yoga in the beautiful Highfield gardens. This 1 hour morning hatha yoga class is a ritual to start the day. Hatha yoga is a gentle and slow-paced practice that emphasizes breath control and mindfulness. Usually the class will start with the sun salutation sequence, a flowing series of postures that warms up the body, increases circulation, and focuses the mind. The sequence is then followed by a combination of standing and seated asanas (postures) that develop mobility, strength, and alignment. This practice will help you to energize your whole being [...]
Fall Wreath with Anna Holmes
Buy Now Using a mix of dried materials and artificial berries and flowers, you can create a versatile design for your wreath. If you made this wreath in 2022, Anna will be changing the wreath design to create a new look. The wreath will be appropriate for inside, outside or as a wreath for a globe and candle. Please bring hand clippers, wire cutters, glue gun, glue and an extension cord. Register now as this workshop will sell out!
Mushroom Foraging with Tyler Akabane
Highfield Hall 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA, United StatesBuy Now Explore Beebe Woods with expert mushroom foragers Tyler Akabane and Lindsay Blevins of Mushrooms for My Friends. Tyler and Lindsay will take you on a 60–90-minute walk through Beebe Woods and forage for mushrooms. Tyler is the owner of the Mushroom Shop in Somerville, MA where they specialize in culinary mushrooms and related items, including books, fermented items, unique produce and one of a kind pantry items. While working as a music teacher for students with special needs, Akabane prowled the woods after work for mushrooms. Sometimes he picked more than he could eat and offered them to [...]
Weekly Hatha Yoga with Yves
Highfield Hall 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA, United StatesREGISTER NOW Please join Yves Vandeplas for gentle Hatha yoga in the beautiful Highfield gardens. This 1 hour morning hatha yoga class is a ritual to start the day. Hatha yoga is a gentle and slow-paced practice that emphasizes breath control and mindfulness. Usually the class will start with the sun salutation sequence, a flowing series of postures that warms up the body, increases circulation, and focuses the mind. The sequence is then followed by a combination of standing and seated asanas (postures) that develop mobility, strength, and alignment. This practice will help you to energize your whole being [...]
Estate Walk
Highfield Hall 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA, United StatesRegister Now Estate walks lead by our talented volunteer docents are a great way to discover & enjoy Highfield Hall & Gardens! Docent-led estate tours are offered free with admission and are held on the FIRST and THIRD Sunday of each month, June – October from noon to 1:00 PM, weather permitting. Space is available by pre-registration and first come, first served with a maximum of 10 people per tour. Discover the fascinating history of the original owners (the Beebe Family), the house, and grounds. Discuss the exterior architecture and compare photos of the house throughout the past century. [...]
Jazz with Sullivan Fortner on Piano
Highfield Hall 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA, United StatesBuy Now A night of jazz not to be missed. Join us for Sullivan Fortner, Grammy award- wining artist out of New Orleans. A highly-sought improviser, Fortner has performed across the country and throughout the world at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Newport festival, and Monterey festival, among others. Fortner engages harmony and rhythmic ideas through curiosity and clarity. Within phrases, he finds universes, and listeners often hear how he’s moved by each note he explores. Coming up in New Orleans, Fortner began playing piano at age 7, following a storied lineage of improvisers, masters of time and every iteration [...]
Weekly Gentle Chair Yoga
Highfield Hall 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA, United StatesREGISTER NOW Do not think that this is a boring, simplified, or incomplete yoga practice. Not at all! The hatha yoga practice on chairs allows seniors and people with reduced mobility to go much deeper in poses and breathing exercises than they would be able to go on a yoga mat. It offers access to all the benefits of a traditional hatha yoga practice, with comfort and safety. Developing mobility and strength in a sequence of poses and movements, focusing especially on breath, balance, and flexibility, to maintain and increase vitality. Open to all levels. Originally from Geneva, Yves Vandeplas has [...]
Fall Fare: Soups, Stews and Sandwiches with Kay Benaroch
Highfield Hall 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA, United StatesBuy Now Crisp air and shorter days mean it is time for Soups, Stews and Sandwiches! Join Highfield’s Kay Benaroch in the kitchen as she prepares dishes with a fresh spin on comfort food! The best part is you get to learn AND taste, and leave with new techniques and recipes for Spanish Seafood Stew, Parsnip and Potato Soup, Easy Muffuletta, and Roast Chicken with Tomato/Bacon Jam on Focaccia. These recipes are great for guests, or just for those days when you want the warmth of something simmering on the stove in your kitchen! Register online now or call, 508-495-1878 [...]
Crystal Bowl Sound Bathing in the Garden with Victoria Vanderplas
Highfield Hall 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA, United StatesBuy Now Please join Victoria Vandeplas for a crystal bowl sound bath relaxation with energetic harmonization in the gardens. Pause the constant motion of daily life and immerse yourself in a 60-minute outdoor Sound Bath experience in our tranquil West Garden (weather permitting). Using a combination of Crystal Tones Alchemy singing bowls and other ancient sound healing instruments, you will be guided on a journey of deep relaxation, rejuvenation, and healing. Victoria Vandeplas is a certified sound healer, Kundalini Yoga teacher, crystal healer, and Reiki master. With a passion for sharing ancient wisdom and healing modalities, Victoria has traveled the world [...]
Felting Fun! – Felting Fall Pumpkins with Cheryl Flett
Highfield Hall 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA, United StatesBuy Now Make Fabulous Fall Felted Pumpkins! Cheryl Flett of FabFunFiber will lead you through making wool fiber into fab, fun, festive creations! In this hands-on workshop you will practice the art of three dimensional felting as you create your own adorable felted pumpkins to take home. Come with a friend, bring your tween or teen artisan, or just enjoy a morning with fellow creative spirits! All materials will be provided. Register now as this workshop will sell out!
Weekly Hatha Yoga with Yves
Highfield Hall 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA, United StatesREGISTER NOW Please join Yves Vandeplas for gentle Hatha yoga in the beautiful Highfield gardens. This 1 hour morning hatha yoga class is a ritual to start the day. Hatha yoga is a gentle and slow-paced practice that emphasizes breath control and mindfulness. Usually the class will start with the sun salutation sequence, a flowing series of postures that warms up the body, increases circulation, and focuses the mind. The sequence is then followed by a combination of standing and seated asanas (postures) that develop mobility, strength, and alignment. This practice will help you to energize your whole being [...]
Forest Bathing and a Walk in Beebe Woods with Carol Pelletier Radford
Highfield Hall 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA, United StatesBuy Now Join mindfulness specialist, Carol Radford for an introduction to Forest Bathing and a Walk in Beebe Woods. Carol Radford leads this two-hour session designed for dendrophiles (tree and forest lovers) who want to learn more about the Japanese art of shinrin-yoku. The workshop includes an introduction to forest bathing, listening to trees, and an intentional walk in the Beebe Woods. Participants will receive a copy of Carol’s Book Mindful Living Journal: Art and Affirmation to Nourish Your Soul. Participants should be prepared to walk for 30-45 minutes on a path into Beebe Woods. Please dress appropriately for [...]
Weekly Gentle Chair Yoga
Highfield Hall 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA, United StatesREGISTER NOW Do not think that this is a boring, simplified, or incomplete yoga practice. Not at all! The hatha yoga practice on chairs allows seniors and people with reduced mobility to go much deeper in poses and breathing exercises than they would be able to go on a yoga mat. It offers access to all the benefits of a traditional hatha yoga practice, with comfort and safety. Developing mobility and strength in a sequence of poses and movements, focusing especially on breath, balance, and flexibility, to maintain and increase vitality. Open to all levels. Originally from Geneva, Yves Vandeplas has [...]
Mindful Living: Creating the Life You Love with Carol Pelletier Radford
Highfield Hall 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA, United StatesBuy Now Join mindfulness specialist, Carol Pelletier Radford for a journey through a variety of guided experiences to support you in finding peace, clarity, and joy. This workshop will focus on mindfulness meditation, hand mudras, using your senses, journaling, service to others, and an introduction to forest bathing. Take an intentional pause from your busy life and discover the wellness strategies that resonate with you! Participants will receive a copy of A Mindful Living Journal: Art and Affirmations to Nourish Your Soul and Mindful Mentoring: A Guide for Mentors and Mentees. Register online today or call us at 508-495-1878, ext. [...]