Saturdays, Sundays and Monday Holidays, May 29-June 15, 10:00am-4:00pm
The Main House is now open 10am-4pm on Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays. Discover what life was like on an early 20th century New Hampshire summer estate. See new exhibits in history, ecology and art. Take an historic guided or self-guided tour of the 22-room Colonial Revival Main House, explore the renowned gardens and sculpture, build a fairy house in the children’s Fairy Village and experience the natural world on an easy hike along one of our scenic trails. Our Plant Stand located in the Gatehouse Courtyard is open daily, 10am-4pm. Site admission applies. Please note that we have guidelines for visiting to help protect our visitors, volunteers, and staff from COVID-19. Masks are required when in the Main House. Visit our website for full information. John Hay Estate at The Fells, www.thefells.org
May 29 - October 11, 2021
1st Floor Gallery Exhibit: Peace and Tranquility
The Fells Exhibit in the Main Floor Gallery is “Peace and Tranquility.” After these past stressful months with our world turned upside down we find that The Fells has offered a retreat, a place to come and experience the peace and tranquility of the natural world. In these past months many artists have found peace and tranquility painting in their studios or out in the landscape. This show featuring selected artists who will share their work and experiences over the past 14 months creating art that reflects the peace and tranquility that they sought. Open during Main House hours and included with regular admission fee.
May 29 - October 11, 2021
2nd Floor Gallery Exhibit: Art Café and Walt Whitman
The Second Floor Gallery features the artists from the Art Café and their work inspired by Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass. Whitman’s verse collection was first published in 1855 and is considered a landmark in the history of American Literature. These paintings, sculptures and collages are individual creations reflecting a line taken from this noted collection. Open during Main House hours and included with regular admission fee.
May 29 - October 11, 2021
History Exhibit: The Literary Legacy of the Hay Family
Read excerpts from the literary works of four generations of the Hay family. Accompanying the exhibition throughout the season will be a selection of educational programs about history, literature, and the arts. Located in the Main House and included with regular admission fee.
May 29 - October 11, 2021
Ecology Exhibit: Habitat Stewardship at The John Hay Estate at the Fells
Environmentalist and nature writer John Hay called on us to raise awareness about habitat loss and its impacts on ecology. Through interactive and informative exhibits, guided interpretive hikes, and ecology programs, we hope to teach our visitors to be good stewards of wildlife habitat. Located in the Pavilion. Open during Main House hours and included with regular admission fee.
May 29 - October 11, 2021
Art in Nature 2021 Sculpture Exhibit
A contemporary exhibit of some of the finest New England Sculptors set on the beautiful grounds of The Fells. Each piece is sensitively sited to seamlessly integrate that which is human created into the surrounding landscape. This year’s exhibit continues the theme of “Stillness & Motion,” and features a combination of still and kinetic pieces. John Hay Estate at The Fells, www.thefells.org. Open from dawn to dusk and included with regular admission fee.