Join Us in our Commitment to Sustainability

What does sustainability mean? At The Trustees of Reservations and The Crane Estate, it means living and working in ways that ensure the health and vitality of people, places, and the planet – not just for today, but for generations to come.

When you host your celebration on The Crane Estate, you are not only choosing a breathtaking, memorable setting, you are supporting the care of this magnificent, 2,100-acre conserved land for visitors today and for generations to come.

• With the extraordinary beauty of The Crane Estate as your backdrop, you can minimize decoration. You'll not only save money, you'll save waste, too.
• When you have both your ceremony and reception at The Crane Estate, or stay at the Inn at Castle Hill, you can save travel time and fuel.

Food & Wine

• Buy local. Ask us which caterers focus on produce, cheese, and meat from local farms.
• Serve organic wine to support growers who do not use pesticides and chemicals.
• We recycle all plastic and bottles from your event.

Flowers

• Work with local artists whose floral creation are eco-friendly and resusable – and strikingly beautiful.
• Purchase bulbs or potted plants that can be given away to guests or recycled back into the earth.

Gift to the Future

• Commemorate your special day: you or your guests can donate a tree in your name with our Trustees Tree program. Trees planted will be enjoyed by visitors for generations to come.
• Donate to your favorite charity in lieu of party favors. Save paper by showcasing your charitable gift in a frame on your guestbook table.