The John Hay Estate at The Fells

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Discover The Fells 83.5 acres of beauty and tranquility; learn the legacy of diplomat and statesman John Milton Hay; tour the 22-room Colonial Revival home; explore the forests, walk the woodland trails; and enjoy the renowned gardens.

There's something for everyone at The Fells this week! Join us for our upcoming events and enjoy all that the season has...
06/15/2026

There's something for everyone at The Fells this week! Join us for our upcoming events and enjoy all that the season has to offer.

Register on our website: https://thefells.org/

06/12/2026

We had a great time at our Members Opening! We welcomed over 150 members last week, who met staff and interns and learned what's in store for the rest of the season.
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Music: Hot Skillet Club

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Join us for an after hours Artist Reception on Thursday, June 18th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm, celebrating our First Floor Gal...
06/12/2026

Join us for an after hours Artist Reception on Thursday, June 18th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm, celebrating our First Floor Gallery Artists, the Greenway Artists Collective!

The Greenway Art Collective is a group of like-minded professional artists based in western New Hampshire who convene regularly to exchange ideas, explore opportunities, and support one another’s creative practice. Its members are seasoned exhibitors with an extensive history of participation in group and solo exhibitions, as well as art and craft fairs, throughout New England.

Light hors d’oeuvres and drinks provided. Free to all. Please RSVP in advance to [email protected].

A huge thank you to the 30+ volunteers who joined us for Beautification Day! Their hard work helped make the property lo...
06/12/2026

A huge thank you to the 30+ volunteers who joined us for Beautification Day! Their hard work helped make the property look its best as we prepare for a busy season ahead.

Join us in two weeks!Join landscape historian Lucinda (Cindy) Brockway as we explore the legacy of the Fells gardens and...
06/11/2026

Join us in two weeks!

Join landscape historian Lucinda (Cindy) Brockway as we explore the legacy of the Fells gardens and grounds in the context of their times. In the shadow of Mount Sunapee, the Hay family created their own interpretation of the Rustic and the Refined in the rocky pastures and woodlands of former farmland. Here, nature and culture mixed a unique recipe of rare plants and native species within a framework of the Colonial Revival. In this journey we will witness together the unfolding of this very special genius of place.

Lucinda Brockway is an award-winning expert in landscape preservation, planning, and design with thirty-eight years of experience. She has served as a team member with archaeologists, preservation architects and planners across the country protecting and preserving cultural landscapes and helping non-profits envision innovative new directions for visitor engagement, programming, and interpretation. Past projects include Fort Ticonderoga (New York), Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (Tennessee), Newport’s Bellevue Avenue estates (private and public), The Glass House (New Canaan CT) and Villa Finale (San Antonio TX). Ms. Brockway’s projects have been the recipient of thirteen awards including recognition by the Garden Club of America, the Federated Garden Clubs of Maine, the Preservation League of New York State, the State of New Jersey, and the Massachusetts Historic Commission.

Meets in the Pavilion. Members: $10, Non-members: $15. Advance registration is requested but walk-ins are welcome.

Register here: https://thefells.org/view-by-date/2026/6/25/the-hay-family-landscape-legacy-incidental-interactions-of-man-and-nature-a-presentation-by-lucinda-brockway

Join us this week at an event at The Fells!Wednesday, June 10: Volunteer Docent Training from 1:00PM - 4:00PMThursday, J...
06/10/2026

Join us this week at an event at The Fells!

Wednesday, June 10: Volunteer Docent Training from 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Thursday, June 11: Gardening Lecture Series with Emma Erler from 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Friday, June 12: Mindful Flow Yoga with Crescent Moon Wellness and Yoga from 8:00AM - 9:00AM

Learn more and register in advance at the link in our bio or at www.thefells.org

06/09/2026

A very successful Volunteer Welcome Reception last month! Couldn’t make it but still interested in volunteering? Learn more and sign up today at www.thefells.org/volunteer

Join us this Thursday!Like any other cultivated garden plant, weeds have preferred growing conditions, some of which are...
06/09/2026

Join us this Thursday!

Like any other cultivated garden plant, weeds have preferred growing conditions, some of which are better for certain species than others. Although some weeds will grow across several different soil and light conditions, if you look at the overall species composition, you can gain a pretty good understanding of the growing environment in a lawn or garden. Join Emma Erler, Lead Horticulturist at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, to learn about weeds, know more about your garden soil, understand the amendments to add, and how to select which plants to grow.

Emma Erler received a B.S. in Environmental Horticulture and a Med in Educational Studies from the University of New Hampshire. Her expertise is in ecological landscaping and native plants, and she loves providing education on topics such as gardening for wildlife and beneficial insects. Emma’s past professional experience includes being a horticultural field specialist for UNH Extension, and horticulturist positions at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill and Heritage Museums and Gardens, both in Massachusetts. She is also co-host of the NHPR program “Homegrown NH”.

Meets in the Pavilion. Members: $10, Non-members $15. Advance registration is requested but walk-ins are welcome. Register here: https://thefells.org/view-by-date/2026/6/11/gardening-lecture-series-what-your-weeds-are-trying-to-tell-you-with-emma-erler

See you there!

Irises and Rhododendrons are now in bloom at The Fells!
06/01/2026

Irises and Rhododendrons are now in bloom at The Fells!

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456 RT-103A
Newbury, NH
03255

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(603) 763-4789

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