Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate

Once a colonial farmstead known as Cherry Hill Farm, the Bradley Estate was transformed in 1902 into a classic country estate. Dr. Arthur Tracey Cabot hired noted architect Charles Platt to design a great house, landscaped grounds, and a complex of farm and estate buildings. Platt adorned the lovely natural setting with manicured lawns, a walled garden, and a brick-edged parterre garden. In 1945, Cabot's niece Eleanor Cabot Bradley acquired Cherry Hill Farm and lived there with her husband until its bequest to The Trustees of Reservations in 1991. Mrs. Bradley made some notable additions to the property, including a greenhouse and a studio. Today, the Trustees' Bradley Estate is open to the public and offers a variety of workshops, concerts, and other special events throughout the year.

A guided tour of the Bradley Estate will be offered at 12:00 p.m., rain or shine. Mrs. Bradley's Formal Garden has recently been planted with a stunning display of spring and summer bulbs, including varieties that Eleanor Cabot Bradley had in her garden when she lived here. This spring, stroll through over 5,000 tulips and other spring bulbs, and come back in the summer to take a break among the 500 lilies (ten varieties) that were particular favorites of Eleanor, and will stand tall among the fragrant roses and perennials in the Formal Garden.

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Directions: From Route 128 (I-93), take Exit 2A and follow Route 138 South toward Stoughton. Immediately after crossing bridge (if exiting from Route 128 North) or coming off exit ramp (if exiting from Route 128 South), turn right into first driveway on the right (it comes up fast!). Follow signs to parking area. The drives on the property utilize a one-way system, so please take notice of signs. From the Wakefield Estate, turn right onto Brush Hill Road, then turn right onto Route 138/Blue Hill Avenue. Travel approximately 1.5 miles south over 128 and turn right into first driveway on the right (it comes up fast!). Follow signs to parking area. The drives on the property utilize a one-way system, so please take notice of signs.

Open Days 2018: June 9
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission to this garden is $7 for members and nonmembers without tickets purchased in advance.

Buy discounted admission tickets in advance! They can be used at most Open Days to make garden visiting easier.
Nonmembers get 6 visits for the price of 5 with advanced ticket book purchase.
Members get 50% off ONLY by purchasing ticket books in advance.