The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) today announce the return of Winterlights—the award-winning, immersive holiday light display now in its fifth year that brings joy to tens of thousands of people. The event will take place at three beloved Trustees’ properties—the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate (Canton), Naumkeag (Stockbridge), and Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens (N. Andover).
All three garden properties will sparkle with hundreds of thousands of lights along with food, refreshments, and more to make for a magical experience for all. The displays will run Wednesdays through Sundays between November 25th and January 7th, from 4:30 to 8:30 pm at all three locations.
Those wishing to attend must purchase online tickets in advance at thetrustees.org/winterlights/.
“Watching our beautiful public gardens transform into a winter wonderland where special memories with family and friends are made has become an annual tradition of wonder and delight,” said Trustees Interim President & CEO Nicie Panetta. “Our properties are community hubs all year long and at The Trustees we take pride in adapting our unique places to allow more people to gather and celebrate in nature.”
Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens is back for 2022 and fresh off interior and exterior renovations. In addition to the stunning outdoor light displays spread out across 91 acres, visitors will also be able to experience the newly renovated home on the property that belonged to Helen Stevens Coolidge and her husband, John Gardner Coolidge—a diplomat descended from Thomas Jefferson and a nephew to Isabella Stewart Gardner.
Sweet and savory holiday-themed delights such as hot cocoa, hot cider, cookies, and cider doughnuts will be offered at all three locations.
Tickets are already more than sixty percent sold out at all three properties, so visitors are encouraged to secure passes quickly by visiting thetrustees.org/winterlights.
The pricing has changed this year to offer visitors more flexibility. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, adults pay $22 ($17 for Members) and children ages 3-13 pay $10 ($5 for Members). Primate dates, which are Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, cost $27 ($22 for Members) and $10 ($5 for Members) for children 3-13. Children 2 and under are free.
Those looking to enjoy reduced pricing and other perks can sign up to become Trustees’ Members at thetrustees.org/membership/.
