FALMOUTH JAZZ CONCERT

THE CARLOS ODRIA TRIO
September 10, 2023
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
$35/ $45 non member

Please join us for an exhilarating night of jazz under the tent with The Carlos Odria Trio. Consisting of Carlos Odria on guitar, Tom Lubelczyk on bass and Thomas Spears on drums, this trio is a high-energy acoustic ensemble that performs original compositions and arrangements of jazz standards and Latin American popular music. They deliver an exciting blend of international styles, including bossa nova, Afro-Peruvian festejo, rumba flamenca and cumbia with an improvisational approach inspired by the rich traditions of American jazz.

Peruvian-born guitarist Carlos Odria has been described as a “breathtakingly talented musician…with an immense technical skill” (Worcester Telegram). He holds a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology from Florida State University, where he also obtained a Certificate in Music of the Americas. Currently he is an Assistant Professor of Music and Interdisciplinary Arts at the Visual and Performing Arts Department at Worcester State University.

Cash bar will be available.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR HISTORY

September 10, 2023

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

$20/ $30 non member

Join artist Anne Mavor for a participatory workshop based on her project I Am My White Ancestors and utilizing the exhibition opening Sept 12, 2023.

Using the artwork as context, we will share and discuss our own family histories to understand how they affect us. Be prepared to listen and reflect on what it would look like to claim your people. Formats will include a supportive listening process and facilitated discussion

Register online now or call, 508-495-1878 ext. 2

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ARTIST RECEPTION & MEMBER PREVIEW

Anne Mavor | I Am My White Ancestors:

Claiming the Legacy of Oppression&Shannon Goheen | Tapestries from the Wild World

Monday, September 11, 2023
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Members Only

We invite you to a very special members-only preview of the 2023 Fall Art Exhibition!

Join artist Anne Mavor, fellow members, and the Highfield staff as you discover and discuss the remarkable installation, I Am My White Ancestors: Claiming the Legacy of Oppression.

Highfield Hall & Gardens is honored to sponsor Anne Mavor’s multi-disciplinary exhibit. The art invites viewers to explore the artist’s legacy as it reframes a larger narrative of our cultural past consisting of racial prejudices, violence, and oppression. Mavor lays a foundation for visitors and the greater community alike to explore their own legacy. With workshops and special presentations planned for the duration of the exhibit, there are opportunities for building understanding, reconciliation, and hope for a future free from oppression.

Tapestries From the Wild World by Shannon Goheen, Artist and Thom Huettner, Frame Artist.

This Autumn, Highfield Hall will feature the ‘wild world weavings’ of Shannon Goheen. Shannon and her partner Thom are currently included in the End to End: Cape and Island Artists and the Land exhibition with two large works, and for the remainder of the season we turn over the first-floor galleries to Shannon and Thom to showcase a great number of weavings and masterful mounts and frames made over the past several years.

This benefit is for current members. If you have friends who are not members, but are interested in joining or rejoining, please bring them to the event. They can join during the reception and get a sneak peek of the exhibit.

Please make note if you cannot make it to this event, the exhibit will be opened to the public on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

FALL FLORAL CLASS

AUTUMN DRIED AND FRESH FLOWER ARRANGEMENT

Thursday, September 14, 2023
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
$60/ $70 non-member

Join award-winning florist Anna Holmes for a hands-on floral class designed for those who want to learn and create! Using dried and fresh floral material, you will learn elements of floral design and create your own beautiful fall floral arrangement to take home.

Whether you want to enhance your current floral design knowledge or just be creative, this class is for you! The instructor will bring fresh flowers and containers. Participants are encouraged to gather items to add to your unique design.

You might bring a few pods, interesting branches, dried grasses, berries, or any items you find in your back yard or through the woods. Please also bring a small pair of hand clippers and a box to transport your design.

This is a sell-out class, register today and claim your spot!

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3RD ANNUAL WAMPANOAG CULTURAL CELEBRATION

JOIN US FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL
WAMPANOAG CULTURAL CELEBRATION

Sunday, October 1, 2023
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free Community Event

Please join us for a free family friendly event in celebration of the Wampanoag Culture. In our third year, we have added many items for all to enjoy including vendors, food trucks, interactive activities, educational room, demonstrations, and music.

We will begin the celebration with a blessing by Earl "Medicine Man" Cash followed by the NEESH LA dancers, and the Wampanoag Singers and Dancers! More musical acts and food stations are being added daily!

On display will be our King Phillips War exhibit and additional educational sessions for all to participate.

Don't miss this fun and educational event!


QI GONG EXTENDED

QI GONG EXTENDED
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
$10/ person $12/ drop in

Qi Gong has been extended into September!

The practice of Qi Gong integrates the mind, body, and spirit energies through breath work, gentle stretching, warm-ups, “flows”, and meditation to promote wellness, increased vitality, and overall sense of wellbeing.

Margie Mitchell is Holden Qi Gong certified. Find out more about Qi Gong on her website at www.capechigong.com.

Register online now or call, 508-495-1878 ext. 2

SEPTEMBER 12

SOUND BATHING

JOIN US FOR SOUND BATHING!

September dates below
9:00 am - 10:00 am
$25/ Member, $35 Non-member

Pause the constant motion of daily life and immerse yourself in a 60-minute outdoor Sound Bath experience in our tranquil West Garden (inside when the weather does not cooperate). 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. Simply lie down, close your eyes, and let the healing vibrations wash over you.

The instruments are specifically chosen for their ability to help clear blockages, reduce stress, and promote a sense of inner peace and well-being. Please wear comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing. Bring a yoga mat or blanket to lie on, as well as a pillow or rolled up towels for added comfort, and anything else you might want to feel comfortable lying down. We recommend arriving early to set up your space, as the class will begin promptly at the start time. Whether you're new to sound healing or an experienced practitioner, this sound bath is the perfect opportunity to step away from the busyness of your day-to-day routine and reconnect with your inner self. Join us for this unique and transformative experience that will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

WEEKLY CHAIR YOGA WITH YVES

WEEKLY CHAIR YOGA with YVES
Select MONDAY's in September & October | 11:00 am - 11:45 am
$15/person

A dynamic, complete Yoga practice – On a Chair! The hatha yoga practice on chairs allows seniors and people with reduced mobility to go much deeper in poses and breathing exercises than they would be able to on a yoga mat, offering access to all the benefits of a traditional hatha yoga practice, with comfort and safety. This practice helps develop mobility and strength in a sequence of poses and movements, with focus especially on breath, balance, and flexibility, to maintain and increase vitality.

Open to all levels.

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.

WEEKLY HATHA YOGA

WEEKLY HATHA YOGA WITH YVES

Select Sunday's in September & October
9:00 am - 10:00 am
$20/ person

A one 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. Classes usually start with the sun salutation sequence, a flowing series of postures that warm up the body, increase circulation, and focus 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 awareness of your body, breath, and energy.

Open to all levels.

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

UPCOMING FALL PROGRAMS

September 17th | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | New Black Eagles Jazz Band

October 1st | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | Wampanoag Cultural Celebration

October 12th | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Fall Wreath Making

October 14th | 9:30 am - 11:30 am | Mushroom Foraging with Tyler Akabane

October 15th | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Jazz with Sullivan Fortner on Piano

October 19th | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Fall Fare, Soups & Stews

October 21st | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Fall Felting Pumpkins

October 22nd | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Forest Bathing

October 29th | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | The Falmouth Chorale Chamber

Please join us for any of our amazing programs this Fall! More to come!

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

CINNAMON SUGAR PRETZELS

Days are shorter and mornings and evenings seem to be getting chillier, so it's time for the warmth of cinnamon! These pretzels were enjoyed by Highfield staff when I brought them in for a tasting, so I thought I would give everyone the recipe.

When you make these, your home will be filled with the aroma of cinnamon and your cookie jar will be full of delicious snacks. Wrapped in cellophane and tied with ribbon, these make nice hostess gifts. Put them in little baggies and you have Halloween treats ready to go, or just enjoy them yourself with a cup of tea—or even a cocktail!

GARDEN TIP FROM GEORGE CHAPMAN

DECORATING WITH HYDRANGEA FLOWERS

I enjoy using hydrangea flowers when decorating for the holidays. It is the perfect way of bringing the garden indoors for the holiday season. Hydrangea flowers can be used to accent an evergreen swag, add dimension and color to a balsam wreath, as a garland for a mantle or rail, or simply arranged in a holiday vase.

I work mainly with paniculata-type flowers. They are at their peak of color now, so it is time to harvest these garden treasures. I cut flowers now and for the next few weeks. Each week the hues of pink, red, white and cream will change ever so slightly giving me a wide range of color options for the holidays.

Cutting is best done early in the day before the plants have a chance of getting stressed by the sun, and even better on a day following a rain. However, flower heads should be dry when cut. I cut the flower stems 14 to 18 inches long, remove the foliage, and place them in a bucket containing a couple of inches of water. They are then placed in the cellar for drying and, after a few weeks, I will have perfectly shaped hydrangea flowers that will hold their color all winter long!

HIGHFIELD HALL & GARDEN ESTATE TOURS

Highfield Hall & Gardens Estate Tours

Next tour is Sunday, September 17th

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

FREE with Paid Admission

Estate walks lead by our talented volunteer docents are a great way to discover & enjoy Highfield Hall & Gardens! Docent-led estate tours are offered free with admission and are held on the FIRST and THIRD Sunday of each month, June – October from noon to 1:00 PM, weather permitting.

Space is available by pre-registration and first come, first served with a maximum of 10 people per tour.

Discover the fascinating history of the original owners, the Beebe Family, the house, and grounds. Discuss the exterior architecture and compare photos of the house throughout the past century. Hear the story of how this superb historic building was saved by grassroots community support. Learn about the tenacity and vision that continues as new research on the structure, its story, and that of the people who lived here add to the building’s significance.

Pre-scheduled private docent-led Highfield Hall & Gardens tours are available year-round for group tours of 5 people or more. Please call 508-495-1878 x 310 or email to schedule a tour. Please plan at least two weeks in advance for private tours. We also welcome bus tours with one month advance notice.

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