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  • Coe Hall: Designing Nature Inside and Out, 中文 – Chinese

    We are happy to offer guided tours of Coe Hall entirely in Mandarin Chinese on an on-demand basis. Interested parties can send and email to tours@plantingfields.org with a date and time they would like to request their tour as well as a number of guests that will be in the group. Groups can include up to 15 guests. Please note that our Mandarin speaking docent staff is limited, so your first choice of tour date may not be available. Offered Wednesdays through Fridays 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM And Saturdays through Sundays 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM March through December......Read More

  • Holiday House Tours

    Tour Coe Hall, transformed into a place of holiday wonder and spirit! Select dates and times.

  • First Fridays: Winter Wellness Walk

    Explore the Main House like never before and discover the the wellness legacy of the Coes as we address their health challenges and innovative solutions, explore the site to find core Olmstedian landscape concepts, and discuss the benefits of winter and the warmth of the Main Greenhouse! 

  • First Fridays: Camellias and the Coes

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    Push the winter blues away! Be mesmerized by the largest collection of camellias under glass in the entire Northeast at Planting Fields. You'll explore the history of camellias, and the Coe family that imported them, be surrounded by over 200 blooming camellias as you are led by expert horticulturist and Planting Fields Arboretum Director, Vincent Simeone.

  • First Fridays: Preserving our Past, Discovering the Archives

    New session just added! Step into the past with Planting Fields Foundation and explore the fascinating world of the Coe family through their personal letters, telegrams, and photographs. Learn how we unearth the rich history of this iconic site, and how you can preserve your own treasured mementos!

  • First Fridays: A Palette of Petals

    Join us for a spring stroll to the Margaret Sullivan Heather Garden! Embrace the flower-filled grounds as you're guided to the restored garden by Planting Fields Foundation's Director of Horticulture, Donna Moramarco!

  • First Fridays: Through the Stained-Glass

    Explore the extensive collection of medieval and renaissance stained glass at Planting Fields with Emily Leger, Planting Fields Foundation’s Collections and Exhibitions Manager!

  • Walking with the Olmsteds: Landscape Tours of Planting Fields

    Step into a world where history and horticulture intertwine on this guided walking tour of Planting Fields. Explore the stunning landscapes shaped by the renowned Olmsted Brothers firm and discover how W.R. Coe’s vision transformed this estate into a living masterpiece.

  • First Fridays: Among the Arbor, Love at Planting Fields

    Join us for an enchanting tour, led by Sustainability Coordinator Rebecca Slagle and Michael D. Coe Archivist Marie Penny! Learn about the care that goes into maintaining the Rose Arbor and Rose Walk, discover one of the great love stories of Planting Fields, and have the opportunity to view the newly restored Tea House!

  • First Fridays: Architectural Elements

    Dive into the epic realm of architectural wonders at Planting Fields with Planting Fields Foundation's Collections and Exhibitions Manager, Emily Leger!

  • First Fridays: Beyond the Bird Blinds

    Did you know that Planting Fields is home to hundreds of birds?

    Join us for a lesson on birds and birding from the North Shore Audubon Society, learn about W.R.'s love of ornithology, and view the inside of the Posh Bird Blind!

  • Across 409 Acres: Golf Cart Landscape Tour

    Discover Planting Fields like never before! See our site from a new perspective on a 90-minute, expert-guided golf cart adventure that takes you beyond the ordinary garden stroll. Glide through historic vistas, uncover hidden gems of Olmsted-inspired design, and soak in the seasonal beauty across our 409 acres.

  • First Fridays: The Making of the Main House, From Estate to Museum

    Step inside for a fascinating tour led by Collections and Exhibitions Manager, Emily Leger and Michael D. Coe Archivist Marie Penny, that uncovers the incredible journey of this historic home – from being a beloved family residence, to becoming a college campus, and finally, the cherished house museum that we know today.

  • Trick or Treat Tours

    Bring your little ghosts, goblins, and superheroes for a spooktacular self-guided Trick or Treat adventure inside the historic Main House!

  • First Fridays: Trailblazers, A Habitat and History Hike

    Join Sustainability Coordinator Rebecca Slagle on a foliage hike through our woodland trails. We'll share insights into the ecological significance of the forest and the rich history of the land!

  • Holiday House Tours

    There’s no place like the Main House at Planting Fields for the holidays! Step inside this magnificent 65-room historic house-museum and experience the season at its most enchanting: where history, nature, and imagination come together in dazzling displays of holiday décor.

  • First Fridays: Living Legacies, An Exclusive Curator-Led Tour with Marie Penny

    Experience a behind-the-scenes look at Planting Fields Foundation's exhibitions with a presentation on "Legacy of Landscape: Innocenti–Webel’s Designs for the Coes" and the history of our gallery spaces, followed by a curator-led tour exploring the connections between art, landscape, and history.

  • First Fridays: Under Glass

    Discover the Camellia House at Planting Fields!

    Join Sustainability Coordinator Rebecca Slagle and Michael D. Coe Archivist Marie Penny to explore over 200 blooming camellias, the historic planthouse designed by the Olmsted Brothers, and the fire that once threatened this treasured collection. Learn camellia-growing traditions, see modern hardy varieties outdoors, and get tips for your own garden.

  • First Fridays: Through Stained Glass

    SOLD OUT! Explore the extensive collection of medieval and renaissance stained glass at Planting Fields!

    During this walk and workshop for adults, participants will discover the travels and stories of a few of the forty-plus stained-glass panes that illuminate the historic house-museum, the Main House. Guests will be guided by Emily Leger, Planting Fields Foundation’s Collections and Exhibitions Manager, and will not only dive into the Corpus Vitrearum, an International scholarly compilation of historic glass windows, but also make their very own faux stained-glass to bring home and enjoy!