December 2019
Winterlights
Join us for magical experiences at three of our beautiful garden properties, Naumkeag in Stockbridge, The Stevens-Coolidge Place in North Andover, and new this year Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton, as they sparkle with thousands of shimmering and artfully designed holiday lights. Bring the family for scavenger hunts, crafts, seasonal characters and experiences, food and refreshments, and more. Winterlights runs multiple evenings each week starting the weekend before Thanksgiving and running through the end of December.
Find out more »Winterlights
Join us for magical experiences at three of our beautiful garden properties, Naumkeag in Stockbridge, The Stevens-Coolidge Place in North Andover, and new this year Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton, as they sparkle with thousands of shimmering and artfully designed holiday lights. Bring the family for scavenger hunts, crafts, seasonal characters and experiences, food and refreshments, and more. Winterlights runs multiple evenings each week starting the weekend before Thanksgiving and running through the New Year.
Find out more »January 2020
Winterlights
Join us for magical experiences at three of our beautiful garden properties, Naumkeag in Stockbridge, The Stevens-Coolidge Place in North Andover, and new this year Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton, as they sparkle with thousands of shimmering and artfully designed holiday lights. Bring the family for scavenger hunts, crafts, seasonal characters and experiences, food and refreshments, and more. Winterlights runs multiple evenings each week starting the weekend before Thanksgiving and running through the New Year.
Find out more »May 2020
Takeover Thursdays #intheBerkshires at Naumkeag
This is a virtual event. On Thursday, May 21, join Visit the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts at 4 PM for a Facebook Live takeover by the iconic Berkshire destination - the stunningly beautiful Naumkeag Historic Home and Garden in Stockbridge. Brian Cruey, Director for the Southern Berkshires at The Trustees of Reservations, will take you on a virtual tour through the tulips. Next up...Thursday, May 28 at 4PM - Hancock Shaker Village - meet the baby animals in the Round…
Find out more »July 2020
Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Botanical Illustrations with Nanci Worthington
Get the foundation you need to produce your own botanical drawings and paintings! Taught by NEGNSI member and New Marlborough artist Nanci Worthington, this six-week series teaches you the basics of contour drawing, gesture, color and shading, and more, culminating in a final watercolor project. Space is limited; materials are available for a fee (participants receive a materials list prior to the classes, in case they have their own preferred materials).
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Mindful Meditation
COVID-19 Update: Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins cannot be accepted due to current state mandates on outdoor group sizes. Join Mindfulness Meditation Facilitator, Sandrine Harris, for our annual Friday series of Meditation in Nature, in the gardens at Naumkeag.
Find out more »Date Night
A romantic setting in our eight acres of private gardens and the view of Monument Monument at sunset makes for the perfect evening with someone special. We'll provide live background music, a drink of your choice, and a safely-distanced spot for you in the garden. Bring a picnic blanket or reserve one of our tables, bouquets available for an additional price. $25 per person for admission comes with a choice of beer, wine, or prosecco.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Date Night
A romantic setting in our eight acres of private gardens and the view of Monument Monument at sunset makes for the perfect evening with someone special. We'll provide live background music, a drink of your choice, and a safely-distanced spot for you in the garden. Bring a picnic blanket or reserve one of our tables, bouquets available for an additional price. $25 per person for admission comes with a choice of beer, wine, or prosecco.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Garden Tour (guided)
The story of Naumkeag and its spectacular gardens come to life as you stroll the grounds on a 45-minute guided tour. Limited capacity in accordance with COVID-19 protocols.
Find out more »Women’s Open Studio Nature Journaling with Nanci Worthington
Learn how to see with your hands! Drop in and cultivate your ability to capture the world around you and your place in it through this art/journaling “open studio.” We choose a different “studio” to work in each month—the Afternoon Garden, the Chinese Garden—where instructor Nanci Worthington guides your journalizing experience. Please bring your own journal, whether bound book or a pad of paper. Space limited - preregistration required.
Find out more »Yoga with a View
COVID-19 Update: Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins cannot be accepted due to current state mandates on outdoor group sizes. It's all about the breath -- and the view. Start your week with an hour of yoga at Naumkeag with unparalleled pastoral views of the Berkshires. Yoga is important to keep our minds and bodies at peace, to keep us healthy, to keep us sane. This class is accessible to all levels and is intended to relax the body, stretch the muscles and ease…
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Botanical Illustrations with Nanci Worthington
Get the foundation you need to produce your own botanical drawings and paintings! Taught by NEGNSI member and New Marlborough artist Nanci Worthington, this six-week series teaches you the basics of contour drawing, gesture, color and shading, and more, culminating in a final watercolor project. Space is limited; materials are available for a fee (participants receive a materials list prior to the classes, in case they have their own preferred materials).
Find out more »Curator’s Lunch and Learn Garden Tour
Join Curator Mark Wilson for an exclusive tour of Naumkeag's renowned gardens. Picnic lunch is included--we will contact you to take your order prior to your arrival; we suggest you bring a blanket or chair so that you may enjoy the views.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Mindful Meditation
COVID-19 Update: Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins cannot be accepted due to current state mandates on outdoor group sizes. Join Mindfulness Meditation Facilitator, Sandrine Harris, for our annual Friday series of Meditation in Nature, in the gardens at Naumkeag.
Find out more »Date Night
A romantic setting in our eight acres of private gardens and the view of Monument Monument at sunset makes for the perfect evening with someone special. We'll provide live background music, a drink of your choice, and a safely-distanced spot for you in the garden. Bring a picnic blanket or reserve one of our tables, bouquets available for an additional price. $25 per person for admission comes with a choice of beer, wine, or prosecco.
Find out more »August 2020
Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Garden Tour (guided)
The story of Naumkeag and its spectacular gardens come to life as you stroll the grounds on a 45-minute guided tour. Limited capacity in accordance with COVID-19 protocols.
Find out more »Date Night
A romantic setting in our eight acres of private gardens and the view of Monument Monument at sunset makes for the perfect evening with someone special. We'll provide live background music, a drink of your choice, and a safely-distanced spot for you in the garden. Bring a picnic blanket or reserve one of our tables, bouquets available for an additional price. $25 per person for admission comes with a choice of beer, wine, or prosecco.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Garden Tour (guided)
The story of Naumkeag and its spectacular gardens come to life as you stroll the grounds on a 45-minute guided tour. Limited capacity in accordance with COVID-19 protocols.
Find out more »Women’s Open Studio Nature Journaling with Nanci Worthington
Learn how to see with your hands! Drop in and cultivate your ability to capture the world around you and your place in it through this art/journaling “open studio.” We choose a different “studio” to work in each month—the Afternoon Garden, the Chinese Garden—where instructor Nanci Worthington guides your journalizing experience. Please bring your own journal, whether bound book or a pad of paper. Space limited - preregistration required.
Find out more »Yoga with a View
COVID-19 Update: Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins cannot be accepted due to current state mandates on outdoor group sizes. It's all about the breath -- and the view. Start your week with an hour of yoga at Naumkeag with unparalleled pastoral views of the Berkshires. Yoga is important to keep our minds and bodies at peace, to keep us healthy, to keep us sane. This class is accessible to all levels and is intended to relax the body, stretch the muscles and ease…
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Thumbnail Sketches with Nanci Worthington
Learn how to make quick sketches while exploring the outdoors! Create a fun visual record as you explore your favorite garden feature, panoramic vista or woodland trail. THUMBNAILS helps you develop strong observational skills, understand the basics of composition and perspective, and capture the essence of what you’re seeing. Can incorporate taking a photo. A fun way to record travel, a changing landscape, or your favorite memories! Materials not included - please bring a sketch pad, pencil (or favorite medium)…
Find out more »Pick Your Own Bouquet
Head to Naumkeag and pick some flowers from our very own flower farm! Must bring your own pruners or scissors and containers; you may cut between 9AM and 11AM (includes 20 stems). Please dress to be outdoors and wear shoes that are appropriate for a working area with uneven terrain. Pricing includes admission to tour the gardens on your own.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Creative Floral Arranging
With this fun skillbuilding program, you will pick up your class materials at Naumkeag. In the comfort of your own home, you will follow along on Zoom with Horticulture Manager Catherine Martini and others as they teach the fine art of arranging flowers. Pre-registration required.
Find out more »Mindful Meditation
COVID-19 Update: Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins cannot be accepted due to current state mandates on outdoor group sizes. Join Mindfulness Meditation Facilitator, Sandrine Harris, for our annual Friday series of Meditation in Nature, in the gardens at Naumkeag.
Find out more »Date Night
A romantic setting in our eight acres of private gardens and the view of Monument Monument at sunset makes for the perfect evening with someone special. We'll provide live background music, a drink of your choice, and a safely-distanced spot for you in the garden. Bring a picnic blanket or reserve one of our tables, bouquets available for an additional price. $25 per person for admission comes with a choice of beer, wine, or prosecco.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Garden Tour (guided)
The story of Naumkeag and its spectacular gardens come to life as you stroll the grounds on a 45-minute guided tour. Limited capacity in accordance with COVID-19 protocols.
Find out more »Date Night
A romantic setting in our eight acres of private gardens and the view of Monument Monument at sunset makes for the perfect evening with someone special. We'll provide live background music, a drink of your choice, and a safely-distanced spot for you in the garden. Bring a picnic blanket or reserve one of our tables, bouquets available for an additional price. $25 per person for admission comes with a choice of beer, wine, or prosecco.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Garden Tour (guided)
The story of Naumkeag and its spectacular gardens come to life as you stroll the grounds on a 45-minute guided tour. Limited capacity in accordance with COVID-19 protocols.
Find out more »Women’s Open Studio Nature Journaling with Nanci Worthington
Learn how to see with your hands! Drop in and cultivate your ability to capture the world around you and your place in it through this art/journaling “open studio.” We choose a different “studio” to work in each month—the Afternoon Garden, the Chinese Garden—where instructor Nanci Worthington guides your journalizing experience. Please bring your own journal, whether bound book or a pad of paper. Space limited - preregistration required.
Find out more »Yoga with a View
COVID-19 Update: Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins cannot be accepted due to current state mandates on outdoor group sizes. It's all about the breath -- and the view. Start your week with an hour of yoga at Naumkeag with unparalleled pastoral views of the Berkshires. Yoga is important to keep our minds and bodies at peace, to keep us healthy, to keep us sane. This class is accessible to all levels and is intended to relax the body, stretch the muscles and ease…
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Botanical Illustrations with Nanci Worthington
Get the foundation you need to produce your own botanical drawings and paintings! Taught by NEGNSI member and New Marlborough artist Nanci Worthington, this six-week series teaches you the basics of contour drawing, gesture, color and shading, and more, culminating in a final watercolor project. Space is limited; materials are available for a fee (participants receive a materials list prior to the classes, in case they have their own preferred materials).
Find out more »Curator’s Lunch and Learn Garden Tour
Join Curator Mark Wilson for an exclusive tour of Naumkeag's renowned gardens. Picnic lunch is included--we will contact you to take your order prior to your arrival; we suggest you bring a blanket or chair so that you may enjoy the views.
Find out more »Pick Your Own Bouquet
Head to Naumkeag and pick some flowers from our very own flower farm! Must bring your own pruners or scissors and containers; you may cut between 9AM and 11AM (includes 20 stems). Please dress to be outdoors and wear shoes that are appropriate for a working area with uneven terrain. Pricing includes admission to tour the gardens on your own.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Mindful Meditation
COVID-19 Update: Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins cannot be accepted due to current state mandates on outdoor group sizes. Join Mindfulness Meditation Facilitator, Sandrine Harris, for our annual Friday series of Meditation in Nature, in the gardens at Naumkeag.
Find out more »Date Night
A romantic setting in our eight acres of private gardens and the view of Monument Monument at sunset makes for the perfect evening with someone special. We'll provide live background music, a drink of your choice, and a safely-distanced spot for you in the garden. Bring a picnic blanket or reserve one of our tables, bouquets available for an additional price. $25 per person for admission comes with a choice of beer, wine, or prosecco.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Garden Tour (guided)
The story of Naumkeag and its spectacular gardens come to life as you stroll the grounds on a 45-minute guided tour. Limited capacity in accordance with COVID-19 protocols.
Find out more »Date Night
A romantic setting in our eight acres of private gardens and the view of Monument Monument at sunset makes for the perfect evening with someone special. We'll provide live background music, a drink of your choice, and a safely-distanced spot for you in the garden. Bring a picnic blanket or reserve one of our tables, bouquets available for an additional price. $25 per person for admission comes with a choice of beer, wine, or prosecco.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Garden Tour (guided)
The story of Naumkeag and its spectacular gardens come to life as you stroll the grounds on a 45-minute guided tour. Limited capacity in accordance with COVID-19 protocols.
Find out more »Yoga with a View
COVID-19 Update: Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins cannot be accepted due to current state mandates on outdoor group sizes. It's all about the breath -- and the view. Start your week with an hour of yoga at Naumkeag with unparalleled pastoral views of the Berkshires. Yoga is important to keep our minds and bodies at peace, to keep us healthy, to keep us sane. This class is accessible to all levels and is intended to relax the body, stretch the muscles and ease…
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Botanical Illustrations with Nanci Worthington
Get the foundation you need to produce your own botanical drawings and paintings! Taught by NEGNSI member and New Marlborough artist Nanci Worthington, this six-week series teaches you the basics of contour drawing, gesture, color and shading, and more, culminating in a final watercolor project. Space is limited; materials are available for a fee (participants receive a materials list prior to the classes, in case they have their own preferred materials).
Find out more »Horticulturalist Lunch and Learn Garden Tour
Join Naumkeag's Horticultural Manager Catherine Martini for an exclusive tour of Naumkeag's renowned gardens. Picnic lunch included for your enjoyment after the tour; we suggest you bring a blanket or chair so you can find a shady spot and marvel at the views.
Find out more »Pick Your Own Bouquet
Head to Naumkeag and pick some flowers from our very own flower farm! Must bring your own pruners or scissors and containers; you may cut between 9AM and 11AM (includes 20 stems). Please dress to be outdoors and wear shoes that are appropriate for a working area with uneven terrain. Pricing includes admission to tour the gardens on your own.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Suffragist Stories Luncheon
Longtime Naumkeag guide Julie Gorman shares her passion for the women's suffragist movement on the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which gave women--but, still, not all US citizens--the right to vote. Julie tells the stories of the women who drove the movement, with discussion on how the Choate family was involved. The event includes a picnic lunch (choice of wrap with chips and water or iced tea). Please feel free to bring a blanket or chair to enjoy…
Find out more »Creative Floral Arranging
With this fun skillbuilding program, you will pick up your class materials at Naumkeag. In the comfort of your own home, you will follow along on Zoom with Horticulture Manager Catherine Martini and others as they teach the fine art of arranging flowers. Pre-registration required.
Find out more »Mindful Meditation
COVID-19 Update: Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins cannot be accepted due to current state mandates on outdoor group sizes. Join Mindfulness Meditation Facilitator, Sandrine Harris, for our annual Friday series of Meditation in Nature, in the gardens at Naumkeag.
Find out more »Date Night
A romantic setting in our eight acres of private gardens and the view of Monument Monument at sunset makes for the perfect evening with someone special. We'll provide live background music, a drink of your choice, and a safely-distanced spot for you in the garden. Bring a picnic blanket or reserve one of our tables, bouquets available for an additional price. $25 per person for admission comes with a choice of beer, wine, or prosecco.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Garden Tour (guided)
The story of Naumkeag and its spectacular gardens come to life as you stroll the grounds on a 45-minute guided tour. Limited capacity in accordance with COVID-19 protocols.
Find out more »Date Night
A romantic setting in our eight acres of private gardens and the view of Monument Monument at sunset makes for the perfect evening with someone special. We'll provide live background music, a drink of your choice, and a safely-distanced spot for you in the garden. Bring a picnic blanket or reserve one of our tables, bouquets available for an additional price. $25 per person for admission comes with a choice of beer, wine, or prosecco.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Garden Tour (guided)
The story of Naumkeag and its spectacular gardens come to life as you stroll the grounds on a 45-minute guided tour. Limited capacity in accordance with COVID-19 protocols.
Find out more »Yoga with a View
COVID-19 Update: Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins cannot be accepted due to current state mandates on outdoor group sizes. It's all about the breath -- and the view. Start your week with an hour of yoga at Naumkeag with unparalleled pastoral views of the Berkshires. Yoga is important to keep our minds and bodies at peace, to keep us healthy, to keep us sane. This class is accessible to all levels and is intended to relax the body, stretch the muscles and ease…
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Thumbnail Sketches with Nanci Worthington
Learn how to make quick sketches while exploring the outdoors! Create a fun visual record as you explore your favorite garden feature, panoramic vista or woodland trail. THUMBNAILS helps you develop strong observational skills, understand the basics of composition and perspective, and capture the essence of what you’re seeing. Can incorporate taking a photo. A fun way to record travel, a changing landscape, or your favorite memories! Materials not included - please bring a sketch pad, pencil (or favorite medium)…
Find out more »Pick Your Own Bouquet
Head to Naumkeag and pick some flowers from our very own flower farm! Must bring your own pruners or scissors and containers; you may cut between 9AM and 11AM (includes 20 stems). Please dress to be outdoors and wear shoes that are appropriate for a working area with uneven terrain. Pricing includes admission to tour the gardens on your own.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Mindful Meditation
COVID-19 Update: Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins cannot be accepted due to current state mandates on outdoor group sizes. Join Mindfulness Meditation Facilitator, Sandrine Harris, for our annual Friday series of Meditation in Nature, in the gardens at Naumkeag.
Find out more »Date Night
A romantic setting in our eight acres of private gardens and the view of Monument Monument at sunset makes for the perfect evening with someone special. We'll provide live background music, a drink of your choice, and a safely-distanced spot for you in the garden. Bring a picnic blanket or reserve one of our tables, bouquets available for an additional price. $25 per person for admission comes with a choice of beer, wine, or prosecco.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Garden Tour (guided)
The story of Naumkeag and its spectacular gardens come to life as you stroll the grounds on a 45-minute guided tour. Limited capacity in accordance with COVID-19 protocols.
Find out more »Date Night
A romantic setting in our eight acres of private gardens and the view of Monument Monument at sunset makes for the perfect evening with someone special. We'll provide live background music, a drink of your choice, and a safely-distanced spot for you in the garden. Bring a picnic blanket or reserve one of our tables, bouquets available for an additional price. $25 per person for admission comes with a choice of beer, wine, or prosecco.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Garden Tour (guided)
The story of Naumkeag and its spectacular gardens come to life as you stroll the grounds on a 45-minute guided tour. Limited capacity in accordance with COVID-19 protocols.
Find out more »Yoga with a View
COVID-19 Update: Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins cannot be accepted due to current state mandates on outdoor group sizes. It's all about the breath -- and the view. Start your week with an hour of yoga at Naumkeag with unparalleled pastoral views of the Berkshires. Yoga is important to keep our minds and bodies at peace, to keep us healthy, to keep us sane. This class is accessible to all levels and is intended to relax the body, stretch the muscles and ease…
Find out more »September 2020
Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Horticulturalist Lunch and Learn Garden Tour
Join Naumkeag's Horticultural Manager Catherine Martini for an exclusive tour of Naumkeag's renowned gardens. Picnic lunch included for your enjoyment after the tour; we suggest you bring a blanket or chair so you can find a shady spot and marvel at the views.
Find out more »Pick Your Own Bouquet
Head to Naumkeag and pick some flowers from our very own flower farm! Must bring your own pruners or scissors and containers; you may cut between 9AM and 11AM (includes 20 stems). Please dress to be outdoors and wear shoes that are appropriate for a working area with uneven terrain. Pricing includes admission to tour the gardens on your own.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Creative Floral Arranging
With this fun skillbuilding program, you will pick up your class materials at Naumkeag. In the comfort of your own home, you will follow along on Zoom with Horticulture Manager Catherine Martini and others as they teach the fine art of arranging flowers. Pre-registration required.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Yoga with a View
COVID-19 Update: Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins cannot be accepted due to current state mandates on outdoor group sizes. It's all about the breath -- and the view. Start your week with an hour of yoga at Naumkeag with unparalleled pastoral views of the Berkshires. Yoga is important to keep our minds and bodies at peace, to keep us healthy, to keep us sane. This class is accessible to all levels and is intended to relax the body, stretch the muscles and ease…
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Pick Your Own Bouquet
Head to Naumkeag and pick some flowers from our very own flower farm! Must bring your own pruners or scissors and containers; you may cut between 9AM and 11AM (includes 20 stems). Please dress to be outdoors and wear shoes that are appropriate for a working area with uneven terrain. Pricing includes admission to tour the gardens on your own.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Creative Floral Arranging
With this fun skillbuilding program, you will pick up your class materials at Naumkeag. In the comfort of your own home, you will follow along on Zoom with Horticulture Manager Catherine Martini and others as they teach the fine art of arranging flowers. Pre-registration required.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
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