Historic New England leases land at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm in Newbury, Massachusetts, to local farmers. Taste the fruits of their efforts on Friday, September 21, from 7 – 9, at The Farmer’s Table. This four course meal with wine pairings showcases the produce grown by the Colby family at the farm, prepared by Joppa Fine Foods of Newburyport. $55 for HNE members, $75 for non-members, and registration is required at 978-462-2634. For directions, visit www.historicnewengland.org.
Enjoy a fun filled day for families of all ages in Newbury, New Hampshire on Saturday, August 14, from 10 – 3 at The Fells. Take an historic guided tour of the Main House and gardens, enjoy live animals, children’s games, demonstrations and food concessions. Free with admission. The Fells Main House.For information and directions to this historic garden on Lake Sunapee, log on to www.thefells.org, or call 603-763-4789.
The Fells in Newbury, New Hampshire, is one of New England’s finest examples of an early 20th-century summer estate. Stroll the length of the 100-foot Perennial Border, discover the Old Garden, hidden behind masses of rhododendron, and admire the view of Lake Sunapee from the formal Rose Terrace and renowned hillside Rock Garden where a brook trickles to a Japanese water lily pool. The Fells is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a restoration project of The Garden Conservancy.
On Saturday, June 19, from 9 – 12, The Fells nursery staff offers an outstanding selection of quality perennials and shrubs from regional nurseries as well as those propagated and field dug from The Fells very own gardens. Get friendly advice from expert Fells gardeners! Open to members 8-9am and to the general public at 9am. Members, bring your membership cards and save 20%! Rain or shine. Held in The Fells Gatehouse Courtyard. For directions, log on to www.thefells.org, or call 603-763-4789.
While we’re still on the topic of sheep shearing, come to the Spencer-Peirce Little Farm in Newbury, Massachusetts on Saturday, May 8, from 11 – 4, if you’re not already headed down to Rhode Island to Watson Farm, and watch teams of draft horses and mules from throughout New England participate in plowing demonstrations as part of this annual event. learn how horses are harnessed, hitched, and cared for. Watch the – you guessed it – sheep shearing and see how the wool is washed, carded, and spun into yarn. Enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, farm animals, blacksmithing demonstrations, children’s crafts and games. Listen to fiddle music from E. J. Ouelette and watch a puppet show by Martha Dana. Free to Historic New England members, $6 nonmember adults, $4 children. Call 978-462-2634, or log on to www.historicnewengland.org.
