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Catch the Holiday Spirit Our Annual Holiday Open House Dec. 8th-14th

Monday, 28 November 2016 12:16

We hope you will join us at our annual holiday open house Dec 8th through 14th. It's a chance to get into the holiday spirit and see the historic Davenport Mansion decked out in beautiful greens and holiday decorations. The Holiday Open House will kick-off with a reception Thursday, December 8th from 4-8 pm with light refreshments and hot drinks; suggested donation for the reception is $10.

The holiday open house will continue daily from Friday, December 9 – Wednesday Dec 14, 11:00 am-3:00 pm. This year’s theme celebrates the “Animals of the Wakefield Estate,” both domestic (including Jack the Llama) and wild, and will have special appeal to families. A free wildlife ornament making activity is scheduled for Saturday, December 10th at 11:00 am, offering the perfect opportunity for families to enjoy the open house, visit the animals, and have fun. Handmade wreaths will be available for purchase throughout the open house hours to help get you started on your own holiday decorations. Admission to the open house is a suggested donation of $5, members are free. Group rates are available. To rsvp or arrange a group visit, call 617-333-0924 x22.

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Order a hand-crafted wreath for the holidays!

Wednesday, 23 November 2016 14:29

Once again this holiday season, we are offering our popular hand-crafted, locally-sourced holiday wreaths. The wreaths are 18” inches in diameter and can be hung or used as a holiday centerpiece. Hurry - supply is limited. To order, call 617-333-0924 or email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The wreaths are $35-50; all proceeds benefit the Trust's educational programming. Wreaths will be available for pick up after Dec 5 at the Wakefield Estate, or earlier if arranged with staff.

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Make a Holiday Wreath Workshop Dec. 1st

Friday, 28 October 2016 09:37

The Wakefield Estate will hold our popular wreath-making workshop Thursday, December 1st from 6:30-8:00 pm. Participants will create a fabulous holiday wreath for their door with locally-sourced fancy evergreens. This workshop will begin at 6:30 pm with a short demonstration by Landscape Director Deb Merriam on how to make a wreath base from locally sourced greens. After that, Lisa Ahern from Cedar Grove Gardens, will show how to embellish that plain base and turn it into a custom-made show stopper! All materials provided but feel free to bring your own decorations. If extra wreaths are produced, they will be sold as part of our Holiday Wreath Sale. The fee for this class is $35; $25 for members. Space is limited and registration is required; call 617-333-0924 x22. 

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Sign Up for Holiday Inspiration with Lisa Ahern Nov. 9th

Thursday, 13 October 2016 13:05

The recent cool nights remind us that soon the holidays will be sneaking up. That means it's time for "Holiday Inspiration with Lisa," our annual holiday decoration demonstration by Lisa Ahern, floral designer for Cedar Grove Gardens. On Nov. 9th at 6:30 pm, Lisa will share her tips on how to create beautiful and easy floral accents for the holiday home, emphasizing creative and fun ways to make your home and table "shine" during the holidays. Enjoy some light refreshments, mulled cider or a glass of wine while watching Lisa work her magic! Most of the arrangements created during the workshop are raffled among those present at the end of the evening. Price for the workshop is $25 per person, $15 for members. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call 617-333-0924 x22.

Thanks to Richard O'Mara of Cedar Grove Gardens for donating all materials used at the demo and Lisa for donating her time and expertise. Cedar Grove Gardens is a great place to get all your holiday decorations.

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