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Summer Garden Music 7/26th Features Richie Parsons Trio

Friday, 14 July 2017 09:08

Join us for the kickoff of the Wakefield Estate’s 2017 garden music series on Wednesday, July 26^th from 6:30pm-8:00pm at the Wakefield Estate. This month's evening of garden splendor, music and refreshments will feature Richie Parsons, a prominent Boston musician known for his catchy tunes whose recent release Honey & Tears can be heard on CDBaby. His trio includes Elisa Birdseye on viola and Doug Harper on guitar, with Parsons on vocals and guitar. The Garden Music series offers visitors an opportunity to stroll the gardens, enjoy a refreshing beverage and hear great music in a casual format. Tickets are $10; this event is subject to cancellation due to weather. The Wakefield Estate is located at 1465 Brush Hill Road. Save this date, Wednesday, August 30, for the next event in the series featuring Dean Stevens, a folk musician.

Reservations required. Please call to RSVP: 617-333-0924.

Sunday Open Hours 1:00-4:00 pm through July 16th

Thursday, 06 July 2017 10:52

With the success of Dogwood Days, we always receive questions about visitation. While we are open for business Monday through Friday, we are generally open for visits by appointment only, during scheduled open hours, or during our public programs. We request visitors to call to schedule a visit (617) 333-0924 x22.

We will have public open hours Sunday, July 9th and 16th from 1:00 - 4:00. Check our calendar for additional hours as they are scheduled or call for more information.

For these open hours, it is not necessary to schedule a visit.

Join us for Summer Garden Music on July 26th

Thursday, 06 July 2017 10:19

Our Summer Garden Music Series will begin July 26th, 6:30-8:00 pm with a casual performance featuring Richie Parsons.

Join us for an evening of garden music! Following the success of last year's series, we are again inviting the public to join us on the final Wednesday of July and August for an evening to stroll the gardens, enjoy a refreshing beverage and hear great music featuring aspiring local musicians. Our 2017 summer music series begins Wednesday,July 26th, featuring Richie Parsons, a prominent Boston musician known for his catchy tunes whose recent release Honey & Tears can be heard on CDBaby. Admission is $10; this event is subject to cancellation due to weather. The Wakefield Estate is located at 1465 Brush Hill Road.

Reservations required. Please call to RSVP: 617-333-0924.

Bonsai Workshop RESCHEDULED! Wed, July 19th 6:30-7:30 pm

Tuesday, 06 June 2017 09:13

Learn how to create your own bonsai during this one-hour session. Self-taught veteran bonsai maker Fred Trusten will guide participants in creating their own bonsai. All materials will be provided. $30/members; $40/non-members. Space is limited for this session so registration is required by July 15; call 617-333-0924 x22.