Daily Archives: May 8, 2018


Friday, May 18 – Saturday, May 19, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Westminster Town & Country Spring 2018 Tour of Homes

The Westminster “Town & Country” Spring 2018 Tour of Homes & Designer Showcase will include a self-guided tour of several of Westminster’s architecturally significant homes, intimate gardens, churches and landmark institutions that help define Westminster as a genteel and gracious town. Local decorators, landscapers, artists & home furnishing shoppes are collaborating with our homeowners to create a delightful and festive event for our visitors.

This unique fundraising event will allow our participants to choose one of several charities and organizations that they wish to have their ticket profits go towards. Some of these charities and organizations are local, some regional and some are national or international allowing this fundraiser AND YOU to assist and reach out to hundreds and thousands of people in need.

Advance tickets are $20, day of event $25. Lunch ticketsĀ  for a meal prepared by Farmhouse Fresh Catering ($10) must be purchased by May 15. Registration and check in is at the American Legion Hall Post 174, 127 Main Street in Westminster, Massachusetts. Tour is “rain or shine”. Tickets may be used either day, or both days. Participants are invited to break up the tour into both days and also spend time exploring our town and all it has to offer during their visit. Westminster is located one hour west of Boston on Route 2.


Friday, May 11 & Saturday, May 12, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, & Sunday, May 13, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon – The Gore Place Plant Sale

This year’s Gore Place Plant Sale offerings feature vegetable garden transplants including many varieties of hard-to-find hybrid and heirloom tomatoes, heirloom annuals, herbs, and beautiful perennials. The free weekend event takes place Friday and Saturday, May 11 & 12, from 8 – 3, and Sunday, May 13, from 9 – noon.

It’s not only the large selection that makes this sale special; it’s also the chance to speak with gardener Scott Clarke. Scott knows a lot about these varieties, and he’s eager to share his knowledge with you! Everyone is encouraged to bring their own box for transporting their purchases. For information, email goreplace@goreplace.org or call (781) 894-2798. Gore Place is located at 52 Gore Street in Waltham.

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