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Appleton Farms

A property of The Trustees of Reservations, Appleton Farms in Ipswich and Hamilton, MA, is one of the oldest continuously operating farms in the country.
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05/26/2026

This week's Shop Drop! Represent one of your favorite special places with this vintage inspired soft cotton, ringer t-shirt. One for you, one for Dad!

05/22/2026

Pasture Update!
Two sheep and a goat are hard at work helping us to maintain the Prince of Wales West pasture off of Waldingfield Rd. by grazing so we can minimize mechanical impact on this field. We are giving this field a rest from haying this season to support the soil health for future growth. These animals will help bolster that process! They will rotationally graze in this area for the season. Signage is placed along the trail to notify all visitors and equestrians approaching this area. For their safety, the net fencing is electrified, so feel free to enjoy their beauty, but don't touch the fence, and remember to stay on marked trails. 🚶🏾‍♀️

05/19/2026

From the Fields- this week's Crop Drop!

Appleton organic Herbs, flowers, perennials, and annuals are in! Each one eager to be planted in a garden near you.

Store Hours:
Tuesday- Friday 10-6
Saturday- Sunday 10-4
Closed Monday

Happy planting 🌱

05/16/2026

📰Hot off the press! Our official Summer CSA season will be opening on June 9th!

If you are a member- check your inbox for this announcement and other important information.
Not a member? Sign up for our waitlist! And don't forget, our farm store is open year-round, 6 days per week so everyone has access to our beautiful organic field crops.

Hooray for vegetables!
Waitlist ➡ https://forms.office.com/r/h01B6Q6wQe

As always, we are here to help- email [email protected]

05/13/2026

It's the middle of the week... so let's talk about how to spend the weekend!

We have a few ideas for you.

Buy a smorgasboard of farm food and eat it in a paddock overlooking the crop fields
Come to one of our free Learning with Livestock programs Saturday at 10, 11 and 1pm
Buy tickets to our Live Owl Event on Sunday at 2 and 4pm
Bring your favorite 4 -legged friend to the grass rides for a walk
Register for Adult or Family Cow Connections and get up close with our cuddly creatures
Check out our new baby chicks in the Carriage barn
Lay on grass, stare at clouds ☁☁☁

We are here to meet you at your pace! Relax, explore, run wild, or unwind in nature- we're here for it all.

Live Owl Event: https://thetrustees.org/event/447469/
Family Cow Connections: https://thetrustees.org/event/447170/
Adult Cow Connections: https://thetrustees.org/event/447164/

05/09/2026

Happy Mother's Day Weekend from our Mama cows. 🥰

Don't forget that our store is open today and tomorrow from 10am-4pm for delicious farm grown and made treats for Mom. See you soon!

04/27/2026

Red Oaks, Scarlet Oaks, Swamp White Oaks- Oh My!

A huge shout out to JJ, Ryan and Justice on our Stewardship team for planting 22 new trees along our driveway and in our farmhouse lawn. These trees will provide the canopies that our grandchildren, great grandchildren and their great grandchildren will sit under as they take solace in this special place, protected by the Trustees for everyone, forever.

We are lucky to have such a dedicated team of Stewards who are looking after all of those generations to come. 💕

04/26/2026

First planting of tomatoes! 🥰

04/24/2026

The thrill of hearing an owl call in the still of early twilight is one of my favorite parts about having access to this beautiful land at Appleton Farms. We want to share and expand upon that feeling by offering an up close and personal experience with these majestic creatures.

Join us for a special event with Marcia and Mark Wilson from Eyes on Owls, to meet 6 live owls up close and personal! By sharing photos, stories, and live owl demonstrations, the Wilsons highlight our local owls’ unique adaptations, habitats and behaviors in the wild, while sharing tips on how you can look and listen for owls yourself. And everyone gets to practice the owls’ calls during the hooting lessons!

Session One at 2pm will be geared towards families with young children (6 and under)

Session Two at 4pm is geared towards all ages. Both are appropriate for children/families.

Pre-registration is required. https://thetrustees.org/event/447469/

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!

Today we are grateful for the beautiful land that was left in our care from the Appleton family. And we are also grateful to the Appalachian Mountain Club and MathWorks for helping us steward our trails and volunteering their time today to help fill and re-grade a notoriously muddy portion of the Grass Rides. Maintaining over 12 miles of trails is no small feat, and it truly takes a village. 🤗🌍

Appalachian Mountain Club

Address

219 County Road
Ipswich, MA
01938

Telephone

+19783565728

Website

https://thetrustees.org/appletonevents

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