Highfield Hall and Gardens News - August 3, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

August 4, 2023

MUSIC SERIES

ALL WORN OUT JUG BAND

August 6, 2023

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

$15 Member/ $25 Non-member

There is something unique about Cape Cod’s All Worn Out Jug Band. In addition to being part of the “Post-Modern” Jug Band Movement, this group performs eclectic sets that include Jug Band classics interwoven with American roots music from traditional folk to Cajun, country, and gospel. You may hear a washtub or doghouse bass, washboard, kazoos, whistles, and of course, a jug — a full complement of strings including guitar, mandolin, ukulele, fiddle, banjo, and Dobro, and an occasional concertina.

The Band has been performing on Cape Cod since 2000 playing festivals and gigs from Falmouth to Provincetown to Nantucket. The current lineup includes Gregory Baird, Kevin Howard, Tim Dickey, Mary Loebig, and Edmund Robinson — they bring a decidedly animated stage presence to performances that can have audiences dancing in the aisles by the encore.

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CAROLYN ENGER THEN AND NOW

A Classical Piano Concert

August 20, 2023

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

$30 Member/ $40 Non-member

Carolyn Enger, International Concert Pianist and Steinway Artist, presents her popular Lyricism Then & Now program. This multifaceted exploration of songlike idioms in works from the Classical period up to the present day, includes compositions by Mendelssohn, Schubert, Leonard Bernstein, and Caroline Shaw. She will also include a larger work by Schubert and add some women and some American composers to round out the program.

Internationally celebrated, Ms. Enger has gained critical acclaim for her lyrical and dynamic playing, as well as her deeply felt interpretations of works from the 18th century to the present. In addition to an active performance schedule on two continents, she has enjoyed remarkable success as a recording artist. Her touring schedule has brought her to venues throughout the United States and beyond, including the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York, the Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, The National Gallery of Art in D.C., and the National Gallery in Oslo, among many others around the world.

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AUTHOR DISCUSSION

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WITH DAVID GESSNER

August 10, 2023

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

$30 Member/ $40 Non-member

Highfield Hall & Gardens is pleased to announce a presentation with David Gessner. David, a New York Times best selling author will be at Highfield Hall & Gardens! David Gessner will read from his latest book: A Traveler’s Guide to the End of the World, Tales of Fire, Wind and Water.

David is the author of eleven books that blend a love of nature, humor, memoir, and environmentalism, including Leave It As It Is: A Journey Through Theodore Roosevelt’s American Wilderness and the New York Times-bestselling All the Wild That Remains: Edward Abbey, Wallace Stegner and the American West. His prizes include a Pushcart Prize, the John Burroughs Award for Best Nature Essay, the Association for Study of Literature and the Environment’s award for best book of creative writing, and the Reed Award for Best Book on the Southern Environment. In 2017 he appeared on the National Geographic Explorer show “The Call of the Wild.”

Wine and Cheese will be served for an evening of convivial talk chat and literary exploration. Eight Cousins will offer the books for purchase.

FARM TO TABLE WITH KAY

August 19, 2023

11:00 pm - 1:00 pm

$65 Member/ $75 Non-member

Warm up the barbecue grill! In this demonstration class, you’ll make Chicken Satay appetizers with fresh Thai Peanut sauce, Grilled Shrimp and Scallop Scampi Pizza, BBQ Chicken, Bacon and Arugula Pizza and Grilled Fruit Skewers served with Vanilla Ice Cream. Fresh lemonade will be served.

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SUMMER EXHIBITION

Not to be missed!

End to End: Cape and Island Artists and the Land

Tidelines, Waves, and Ripples

As the recent steamy summer weather has sent many people to the water in search of relief, me included, I am reminded of many artists exhibiting in the current exhibition, End to End: Cape and Island Artists and the Land. Their work captures the constant movement of water and sand, whether caused by tides or the wind, sometimes one only needs to gaze at the art to be reminded of the power of the natural fluctuations of our water (ocean and pond) environment we are lucky to have in our midst.

This exhibit is supported in part by grants from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency & the Falmouth and Sandwich Cultural Councils

The Woods Hole Foundation & Brabson Family Foundation.

The exhibit will remain on view through September 3, 2023.

AUGUST 9

SOUND BATHING

JOIN US FOR SOUND BATHING!

August dates below

9:00 am - 10:00 am

$25/ Member, $35 Non-member

Please join Victoria Vandeplas for a crystal bowl sound bath relaxation with energetic harmonization in the gardens. Pause the constant motion of daily life and immerse yourself in a 60-minute outdoor Sound Bath experience in our tranquil West Garden (weather permitting). Using a combination of Crystal Tones Alchemy singing bowls and other ancient sound healing instruments, you will be guided on a journey of deep relaxation, rejuvenation, and healing.

Victoria Vandeplas is a certified sound healer, Kundalini Yoga teacher, crystal healer, and Reiki master. With a passion for sharing ancient wisdom and healing modalities, Victoria has traveled the world to study and teach sound healing and yoga, with a special connection to India and the Himalayas. Through her gentle and compassionate approach, Victoria creates a safe and supportive space for her students and clients to connect with their higher selves and experience deep healing and relaxation.

Please dress accordingly in comfortable clothes, bring a yoga mat, a blanket or two, socks if your feet get cold and anything else you might want to feel comfortable lying down.

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GARDEN TALK WITH C L FONARI

GARDEN CRAFTS WITH CL FONARI

August 15, 2023

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

$15/member $25/ non member

Let’s celebrate creativity in the garden! Join CL Fornari will inspire you with this colorfully illustrated program with indoor and outdoor projects that will get your imaginative juices flowing. See what you can create with objects you might already have in your garage or closets. Learn how to plant a large trough, tree stump or other unusual containers. Find out how to make a wreath of hydrangea flowers. Discover fun plant supports and uses for older clay flower posts. Build a twig trellis, plant an old tree stump, or have fun with container displays.

C.L. Fornari is the author of eight books, including Coffee for Roses and The Cocktail Hour Garden. She’s a professional speaker, the host of GardenLine on WXTK, and co-host of the Plantrama podcast. She is a frequent speaker to groups nationwide, and has worked for a family-owned independent garden center for 25 years. C.L. grows vegetables, flowers, shrubs, trees and numerous other plants at Poison Ivy Acres on Cape Cod.

YOGA ON THE LAWN

YOGA ON THE LAWN WITH THE YOGA COLLABORATIVE

9:00 am - 10:00 am

$20/ person

Start your day off with a relaxing and revitalizing yoga session with instructors from The Yoga Collaborative, Michele Netto and Jane Silva Depp.

Enjoy the gardens surrounded by the beautiful Beebe Woods while you engage your body and mind with calming yoga.

Join us for a slow paced, gentle yoga class designed to both strengthen and stretch. We will integrate mindful movement with breath work and meditation to invite greater presence and ease as you start your day.

Classes will be held every Thursday morning through the end of August from 9-10 am, weather permitting. Please bring your own mat and water bottle.

WEEKLY CHAIR YOGA

WEEKLY CHAIR YOGA FOR SENIORS & THOSE WITH

LIMITED MOBILITY

Every Thursday beginning July 6 - August 17, 2023 | 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm

Every Monday beginning July 10 - August 28, 2023 | 11:00 am - 11:45 am

$15/person

The hatha yoga practice on chairs allows seniors and people with limited mobility who need a safe and gentle practice to go much deeper in poses and breathing exercises than they would be able to go on a yoga mat. It offers access to all the benefits of a traditional hatha yoga practice, with comfort and safety, developing mobility and strength in a sequence of poses and movements, focusing especially on breath, balance, and flexibility, to maintain and increase vitality.

Open to all levels, and drop ins welcome.

Originally from Geneva, Yves Vandeplas has been teaching Hatha Yoga since 2015. Trained mainly in India he combines experiences in Hatha Yoga, Yoga Nidra and Yin Yoga. Yves is also a Reiki Master. He is motivated by the joy of sharing the keys to his own transformation and liberation, always in progress.

Dress in comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.

AUGUST 7

WEEKLY HATHA YOGA

WEEKLY HATHA YOGA WITH YVES

Each Monday

July 10th - August 28, 2023

9:00 am - 10:00 am

$20/ person

Please join Yves Vandeplas for gentle Hatha yoga in the beautiful Highfield Hall & Gardens. This 1 hour morning hatha yoga class is a ritual to start the day. Hatha yoga is a gentle and slow-paced practice that emphasizes breath control and mindfulness.

Usually the class will start with the sun salutation sequence, a flowing series of postures that warms up the body, increases circulation, and focuses the mind. The sequence is then followed by a combination of standing and seated asanas (postures) that develop mobility, strength, and alignment. This practice will help you to energize your whole being and relax your mind. On a deeper level, it guides you to develop your awareness of your body, breath, and energy.

Open to all levels, drop ins welcome.

AUGUST 7

SCIENCE LECTURE SERIES

DIANA RUIZ WITH THE NATIVE LAND CONSERVANCY

August 9, 2023

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

$10/ person

Join us for our lecture series collaborating with and showcasing the science work of institutions of the Falmouth area, providing interesting and educational presentations for the public. The theme for this year is exploring local environmental issues: what is being done in the ponds, streams, and marshes in the area to preserve our natural resources that are part of the identity of Cape Cod.

The Cape is home to a vibrant scientific community conducting meaningful environmental work with potentially wide impact. We are pleased to invite them to share their work with us.

This night we will hear from Diana Ruiz, PhD, of the Native Land Conservancy (NLC). Founded in 2012 in Mashpee, the NLC is the first Native-run land conservation group east of the Mississippi. The NLC believes that all land is sacred and worthy of special care. Diana will present on the NLC’s unique approach to protecting and restoring land for all living beings.

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