Violet Riot: Bradley in Bloom Behind-the-scenes
Horticulturalists Jeff Thompson and Jason Veil introduce the public gardens at the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton, Massachusetts and walk us through planting on a day when more than 2500 plants were put in by staff and volunteers from the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association.
About The Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate:
Dr. Arthur Tracy Cabot inherited the family property in the late 1800s. In 1902, Cabot retained noted architect Charles Platt, who specialized in designing impressive country homes in natural surroundings. Arthur Cabot died in 1912, and his wife, Susan, retained ownership for another three decades; in 1945, his niece, Eleanor Cabot Bradley, and her husband, Ralph Bradley, acquired the estate. The Bradleys preserved the genteel traditions of the property, adding such amenities as ponds, a sunken camellia garden, and an art studio. They also maintained a commitment to the formal gardens and other plantings.
About The Trustees
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We enjoy and care for more than 116 special places—more than 27,000 acres—all around Massachusetts. And we are actively building an extended family of friends and neighbors across the state that can help in their different ways.
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Garden Tour: The Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate
Take a tour of Eleanor Cabot Bradley's formal garden which features incredible plants by Proven Winners, with our head horticulturist.
About The Trustees
The Trustees of Reservations are 125,000 people like you. We love the outdoors. We love the distinctive charms of Massachusetts and all of New England. And we believe in celebrating and protecting them, for everyone, forever.
We enjoy and care for more than 116 special places—more than 27,000 acres—all around Massachusetts. And we are actively building an extended family of friends and neighbors across the state that can help in their different ways.
For more information:
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Canton Massachusetts (MA) Real Estate Tour
-- Tour Canton, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.
Canton, Massachusetts is a primarily residential community. The town enjoys a prime location with easy and direct access to the state's major highways including Routes 128, I-95 and 24, and is served by major commuter and passenger rail. The town has a rich and varied industrial heritage, serving as the location of Paul Revere's copper rolling mills in post-Colonial times, and as the site of rubber, chemical and woolen manufacturing in more recent days.
Present commercial and industrial enterprises play a key role in the town's fiscal stability and are considered a major asset of the community. The prime commercial area is well located so as to allow direct highway access without affecting the community's small town charm. Canton provides a high level of municipal services to its residents, including an excellent library, school system and recreation programs.
Many of the town's lakes, ponds and wetlands have been protected and preserved for present enjoyment and future generations. Among the protected areas are the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Reservation, an 82 acre estate that blends open fields, woodlands and gardens in the shadow of Great Blue Hill, and Pequitside Farm, a town-owned 38 acre conservation and recreation area which offers hiking, picnicking and cross country skiing. The natural beauty of these areas combined with the numerous town sponsored spring and summer recreation programs make Canton a very special town. For other town tours visit . For towns in MA visit . For MA relocation information go to . For a MA MLS map search visit .
Formal gardens and mansion at the Bradley Estate - Canton, MA
The formal gardens and mansion are an ideal spot for weddings and other special events. This video is a quick panoramic view of the formal garden grounds and mansion.
Signal Hill, Canton, MA
A short walk to a view of Great Blue Hill and the Boston skyline.
Naumkeag Winter Lights 2018
My friend said it best, If this doesn't put you in the holiday spirit, I don't know what will. She was speaking of Naumkeag's new holiday light display Winterlights running at the Stockbridge property every Thursday through Sunday, beginning Friday, Nov. 23, and running through Sunday, Dec. 30, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Winterlights is $12 for members, $17 for nonmembers, and Free for children 12 and under. CLICK THE LINK TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW before they're sold out:
Winter fun at #winterlights
Live peek at Naumkeag #Winterlights. Come check out this winter fun #intheberkshires! They've already had 6000 visitors...don't miss it! #winterintheberkshires The Trustees