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Estate Walk
Estate Walk
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 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, weather permitting. Regularly scheduled walking tours are Free with Admission. They are available first come, first served with a limit of 15 people per group. Discover the fascinating history of the original owners (the Beebe family), the house, and the grounds. Discuss the exterior architecture and compare photos of the house […]
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Creating a Climate for Change through Art & Science: Heather Goldstone, Justin Brice & Konrad Hughen
Creating a Climate for Change through Art & Science: Heather Goldstone, Justin Brice & Konrad Hughen
Register Now Our Warming Planet Needs Both Art and Science Right Now! Due to recent changes in the CDC guidelines, this presentation will be held under the tent. Special summer lecture series in collaboration with the Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and the Woodwell Climate Research Center. Join Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution coral reef expert Konrad Hughen & Woodwell Climate Research Center Artist in Residence Justin Brice to discuss how art and science can synergize to convince the world of all we stand to lose if we don’t reverse climate change and soon. Emcee and moderator: Heather Goldstone, […]
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Flower Pounding Art Workshop
Flower Pounding Art Workshop
Register Now The technique of transferring color, texture, and patterns of flowers & foliage to cloth and paper! Join Anna Holmes for this hands-on workshop and learn an ancient method of preserving flowers & leaves that takes little time and minimal tools. You will complete 2 projects: A design on fabric, that quilters will love, and personalized stationery with a flowers & foliage. This 2-hour class will provide a lifetime of creative projects and fun. Be prepared to pound!! Bring a hammer with a flat head, a terry cloth work towel, and a few blooms from your garden. The instructor […]
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Mindful Meditation in the Garden
Mindful Meditation in the Garden
This event has SOLD OUT! To be placed on a waiting list, please call the office at 508-495-1878, ext. 2 Join Carol Radford for a relaxing hour-long meditation experience that will introduce you to a variety of mindfulness strategies. Highfield is excited to be hosting a series of meditation sessions in our new Meditation Garden. In these monthly workshops you will use your senses, listen to a guided meditation, focus on your breath, practice standing meditation and learn hand mudras. Each workshop will focus on a different theme. Enjoy the beauty of Highfield Hall & Gardens as you experience nature […]
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Estate Walk
Estate Walk
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 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, weather permitting. Regularly scheduled walking tours are Free with Admission. They are available first come, first served with a limit of 15 people per group. Discover the fascinating history of the original owners (the Beebe family), the house, and the grounds. Discuss the exterior architecture and compare photos of the house […]
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Forest Bathing: An Intentional Walk in the Woods
Forest Bathing: An Intentional Walk in the Woods
Register Now Highfield Hall & Gardens will host a “forest bathing” workshop and walk in Beebe Woods. Carol Radford will lead 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 will include an introduction to forest bathing, listening to trees, an intentional walk, research on how forest bathing can improve our health, and a gratitude meditation. Participants must be prepared to walk for 30-45 minutes on a path into Beebe Woods. Dress appropriately for the weather. Closed toe shoes, long pants, bug spray, and a […]
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NEW DATE Autumn Collection Arrangement Workshop
NEW DATE Autumn Collection Arrangement Workshop
Register Now Don't purchase a thing to create your own beautiful Autumn arrangement! Join Anna Holmes for this hands-on workshop and learn how to make a floral arrangement with found and collected materials. Collect what you need from your yard, your neighbor's yard or on favorite walks you take along the beach or in the woods! Materials provided from the bounty of the season will be a mix of dried hydrangea, grasses, flower pods, garden flowers, fall leaves, local greenery, and vines. The actual plant selection is determined based on availability. Anna will contact participants prior to the class with […]