RSVP for Highfield Celebrates!

Friday, August 1st | 5:30 - 10:00 pm

RSVPs are due Friday, July 25th! 

Dust off your glad rags and don some festive 1920's attire as you cut up the rug to the sound of The Dixieland Cavaliers. 1920's attire optional. 

Funds raised at Highfield Celebrates! are critical to our sustainability and allow us to continue serving the community by being able to care for the estate and provide outstanding cultural and educational programs for all to enjoy. If you can’t attend Highfield Celebrates but still want to bid on an auction item please call or email Lisa Walker at 508.495.1878 x311 or [email protected].

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Ephemeral Grace: Botanicals by Deb Ehrens

Photographer Deb Ehrens embraces age-old artisan techniques and modern digital tools to capture light and color in a uniquely painterly way. Learn and see more of the artist’s work showing in the Summer Salon, Highfield’s 1880s inspired ‘Period Room, the perfect setting for the sublime botanical imagery. Ephemeral Grace remains on view through October 26th, 2025. 

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Highfield's Gardens Then & Now

A Garden is Never Done, Highfield's Gardens Then & Now with George Chapman

Tuesday, July 29 | 4:30 pm

Our Landscape Director George Chapman is preparing a wonderful talk about Highfield's gardens then & now. This is a rare in-depth look at the history of our beautiful gardens from the person who knows them best. Don't miss this talk!

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Featured Programs

There is almost always something going on at Highfield! Join us today for a concert, a lecture, or a workshop. Remember that some programs sell out and many programs require pre-registration.

Bridging Cultures: Samurai and the World of Painting Talk with Constantine Vaporis

Wednesday, July 30 | 5:30 pm

Attend this fascinating talk with historian Constantine Vaporis, who will discuss the lives of two Samurai painters and how they bridged the cultural gap between the East and West during a time of isolation in Japan.

Bluegrass Under the Tent: Sandy Ridge Boys

Sunday, July 27| 4:00 pm

Join us under the tent at Highfield for a lively outdoor concert with a traditional bluegrass lineup! Following in the footsteps of the masters, The Sandy Ridge Boys play traditional, straight-ahead bluegrass, along with interesting twists on some familiar old favorites. 

Programs for Kids

Origami Wonders, Transforming Paper into Art (Ages 7+)

Tuesday, July 29 | 9:00 am

Puzzling Sharks – A Hands-On Shark Exploration with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (Ages 6+)

Wednesday, July 30 | 9:30 am

Fish Printing with Andrew Gillis (All Ages)

Thursday, July 31 | 9:30 am

Outlandish Animal Adventure with Andrew Gillis (Ages 7+)

Friday, August 1 | 9:00 am

... and more!

More Programs

A Garden is Never Done, Highfield's Gardens Then & Now with George Chapman

Tuesday, July 29 | 4:30 pm

Origami Flowers Workshop: Bouquets That Won’t Wilt!

Wednesday, July 30 | 10:00 am

Bridging Cultures: Samurai and the World of Painting Talk with Constantine Vaporis

Wednesday, July 30 | 5:30 pm

Duke Robillard and his All-Star Band in Concert (Falmouth Jazz)

Sunday, August 3 | 4:00 pm

... and more!

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Art As Play Hour Continues

Stop by during our Art As Play Hour on Saturdays from 10:30 - 11:30 am this summer to learn different forms of Japanese art in a special hands-on experience celebrating the Trailblazers exhibit. Great for kids of all ages! Free with admission.

July 26 | Mini Zen Gardens

August 2 | Paper Lanterns & fans

August 9 | Printmaking

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