The Greening of the Great House Holiday Open House
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The Greening of the Great House Holiday Open House

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Date: December 5, 2009
Location: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
Time: 12Noon - 6PM
Cost: Members: Adult $8, Child $5. Nonmembers: Adult $12, Child $8
Phone: 978.356.4351 x4015
E-mail: neregion@ttor.org

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Take a self-guided tour of the Great House decorated in grand style for the holidays by florists and designers. Enjoy cider, fresh-baked cookies, and the Gift Gallery with distinctive and unique gifts from the region. Please consider bringing an unwrapped toy donation to our Gift Sleigh to benefit Ipswich Caring.

Saturday Schedule of Events:

  • 12PM - 2PM Origami-crane-making with Bright Happy Power
  • 12PM - 6PM Children's Eye Spy in the Great House
  • 1PM  - 4PM  Live music with Ipswich High School students
  • 4:00PM        Performance by Ipswich Moving Company Youth Dance Ensemble
  • 4:30PM        Tree-lighting with Ipswich Middle School students

Participating decorators include:

  • Bright Happy Power
  • Dana Markos EventsGarden Designs by Kristen
  • Gordon Florist and Greenhouses
  • Hamilton Gardens
  • Les Fleurs
  • Meredith McCarthy Floral Design
  • Roses and Thistle Floral Boutique 
  • SD Events
  • The Flower Project, a program of The Trustees of Reservations at Appleton Farms 
  • Town and Country Garden Club of Ipswich

Trustees members can join us for a special Open House Preview on Friday evening.