Explore at Your Own Pace: Self-Guided Tours of the Main House
Step into the past with a self-guided tour of the magnificent Main House, where YOU set the pace!
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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!
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.
Free July Scavenger Hunt!
Free July Scavenger Hunt! July 4 – July 27 Free, no registration required! All site-wide Celebrate Independence Day all July-long with a self-guided scavenger hunt across the grounds of Planting Fields! Each stop reveals a story of independence, resilience, and the natural world—woven through our historic landscape. Your Goal: Find 5 stops (see image to left!), collect a letter at each one, and unscramble the mystery word. Then return to the Visitor Center (open Friday – Sunday from 10am – 4pm) and enter the word into our alphabet-lock box to claim your prize: a vintage Planting Fields postcard! (1.....Read More
Creative Spirits: An Evening with Kelly Caldwell of EverGreene Architectural Arts
Be among the first to experience the enchantment of the newly restored Tea House at Planting Fields – one of the site’s most beloved landmarks! This exclusive, after-hours event offers a rare opportunity to explore the conservation of the Tea House, with expert insight from the Senior Conservator, Kelly Caldwell of EverGreene Architectural Arts.