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At the close of the 19th century, Highfield Hall sat as a sentinel of gracious living atop a hill overlooking the village of Falmouth and the harbor beyond. The landscape, as originally envisioned by landscape designer Ernest Bowditch and wrought by the Beebe family and their gardening staff, included three distinct garden areas. Although all of the gardens were abandoned in the 20th century, the character-defining features remain and await reawakening. Restoration of the cultural landscape will allow Historic Highfield to interpret Highfield Hall within the context of its original estate setting and will create a treasured outdoor community recreation space for generations to come.
The Master Plan for Landscape Restoration |
Lucinda Brockway
In 2006 Historic Highfield hired noted landscape preservationist and landscape designer Lucinda Brockway to create a master plan. Using historic photographs, clues from the existing landscape, and her vast knowledge of historic gardens, Brockway generated a plan that recreates the structure, appearance and intent of the original gardens, while at the same time being sympathetic to modern uses and maintenance concerns. Learn more about Cindy Brockway and her company, Past Designs. |
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Summary to Accompany the Master Plan
by Lucinda Brockway
To document her findings and decisions, Cindy wrote a "Summary to Accompany the Master Plan." The Summary includes photographs of the existing landscape features, historical photos of Highfield and its grounds, and information about the original landscape architect, Ernest Bowditch. To view the report, click here. |
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Master Plan of the Highfield Hall Landscape
The Master Plan is being implemented in phases, the first phase having begun in 2008 with the planting of 27 new trees on the property. Work continued with the landscaping of the new parking area and the restoration of the Highfield Ice House. To see a larger image of the Master Plan click here. |
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Plan for the Sunken Garden
The Sunken Garden, located across the road from the entrance to Highfield Hall and adjacent to Highfield Theatre, is the next priority in the Master Plan. With its focal location, it is the most visible garden area on the property and the one that will be returned most closely to its original historical apperance. To see a larger image of the Sunken Garden Plan click here. |
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Plan for the West Garden
The West Garden, also known as Franklin's Garden, is located to the rear and below Highfield Hall, just off of the path that leads to Beebe Woods. While historically this was a cutting garden, the presence of shade trees prevent that same use today. The shape and design of the garden will be restored, but plants will be more shade tolerant and the center of the garden will feature a pink granite gathering space. Opportunities are available to purchase tribute granite pavers in this garden (see below). For a larger image of the West Garden click here. |
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Gifts for the Garden
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| 12 x 12 engraved pink granite block for the West Garden Gathering Terrace. Inscription area is 5 lines maximum, up to 12 characters per line. $200. To order, please print and complete this form and send it with your check. |
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| 24 x 24 engraved pink granite block for the West Garden Gathering Terrace. Inscription area is 10 lines maximum, up to 24 characters per line. $500. To order, please print and complete this form and send it with your check. |
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| 6 Foot Teak Windsor Bench with engraved plaque for the Highfield Hall grounds. Inscription on a brass plaque is 2 lines maximum, up to 41 characters per line. $2,500. To order, please print and complete this form and send it with your check. |
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| 4 Foot Rustic Granite Bench with engraved top for the HIghfield Hall grounds. Inscription is on the top of the bench with a maximum of 3 lines, up to 30 characters per line. $5,000. To order, please print and complete this form and send it with your check. |
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The West Garden Gathering Terrace will be installed when necessary funding has been secured. Benches will be ordered and placed on an ongoing basis. For more information, please email Barbara Milligan, Executive Director, or call her at 508-495-1878 x 301. To download the entire "Gifts for the Garden" brochure click here.
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How to Get Involved
If you would like to volunteer with planting or gardening at Highfield Hall,
please let us know! We would love to have your assistance to help recreate
the magnificent horticultural showpiece that existed here in the 1800s. Please
contact director@highfieldhall.org to
see how you can help!
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Open M - F 10 am - 4 pm
Sundays 10 am - 1 pm
Closed on Saturdays
Wednesday, September 1, 5:30 pm
Tapas and Tastes
SOLD OUT!
Sunday, September 5, 1:00 pm
First Sunday Estate Walk
Monday, September 20, 1:00 pm
Bread Making 101 with Gail Blakely
Thursday, September 23, 7 pm
Making the Most of Your Glass of Wine with Betty Stuermer
Sunday, September 26
Pocketful of Posies
Book release and art reception with Salley Mavor
Tuesday, September 28, 10:30 am
Beebe Woods Nature Walk with Alison Robb
Tuesday, September 28, 6:30 pm
Fall Harvest Favorites with Andrea Norris
Wednesday, September 29, 7 pm
Mysteries at the Mansion: Spence Quinn author talk and book signing with Peter Abrahams
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