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Everett Shinn: Operatics and Nico Muhly: Pastoral (Indoors/Outdoors)

Experience the vibrant history of Planting Fields through the creations of two dynamic artists commissioned to make site-specific work here a century apart. Encounter the decorative and dramatic work of Everett Shinn in four "acts" beginning with the second floor gallery in Coe Hall, followed by Mai Coe's Dressing Room, the Reception Room and culminating in the 1915 Tea House in the Italian Garden. A lover of theater, music, and performance of all kinds, Shinn embraced the decorative and throughout his long career he created works on paper, canvas, furnishings, architecture, even pianos and stage sets, that engaged with a.....Read More

Fashioning Desire: The Art of Gerda Wegener

Explore our spring exhibition, Fashioning Desire: The Art of Gerda Wegener in this self guided experience at Coe Hall. Approximately 60 artworks by Danish artists Gerda Wegener (1886 – 1940) and her spouse Lili Elbe (born Einar Wegener, 1882 – 1931) will be integrated into various rooms throughout Coe Hall, alongside a selection of art and ephemera from the Planting Fields Foundation collection. A contemporary of W. R. and Mai Coe, Gerda Wegener’s Art Deco and Art Nouveau paintings and drawings quickly garnered attention in 1920s Paris, where she lived and worked. Her fashion illustrations, cosmetic advertisements, and whimsical, erotic drawings celebrated.....Read More

Coe Hall: Designing Nature Inside and Out, Español – Spanish

We are happy to offer guided tours of Coe Hall entirely in Spanish 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 Spanish 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. Offered.....Read More

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! 

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First Fridays: Camellias and the Coes

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!

Behind the Velvet Ropes: Guided Tours of the Main House

Step into a bygone era with an exclusive, private group tour of the historic Main House, where you’ll be guided by one of our expert docents on a journey behind the velvet ropes to explore the home's stunning rooms up close!

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!

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.