MASHPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESS RELEASE

DATE: June 11, 2019

“Highfield Hall & Gardens To Host Summer Open House June 30

Magnificent Outdoor Stickwork Sculpture by Patrick Dougherty Will Be Completed by Event
Three New Art Exhibitions Will Open Inside the Historic Hall

Highfield Hall & Gardens welcomes summer with an activity-packed Open House for the entire family on Sunday, June 30, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Admission is FREE for this fun-filled afternoon.

Patrick Dougherty’s one-of-a-kind Stickwork Sculpture–created from thousands of woven willow branches and organic material–will be the centerpiece of the Open House Celebration. Guests can tour the completed monumental sculpture Dougherty and a team of community volunteers began creating at the beginning of the June….

There are a variety of photos (c. Mark Chester) of world-renowned sculptor Patrick Dougherty and a team of community volunteers creating the monumental Stickwork sculpture on the front lawn at Highfield Hall & Gardens in the drop box/link [see release].  Work began at the beginning of June and will be completed by the Open House on June 30.

Highfield Hall & Gardens, a restored 1878 mansion and estate, is located at 56 Highfield Drive in Falmouth, MA. Surrounded by spectacular gardens and woodlands, Highfield hosts art exhibitions, music concerts, culinary classes, festivals, family events and public programs.  The mansion is open to visitors six days a week from April 15-October 31 and year-round for programs and functions. Hours are Tuesday- Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Saturdays 10:00 am – 2:00 pm and Sundays 12:00 – 4:00 pm.  Closed Mondays except holidays. For information, call (508) 495-1878 or visit highfieldhall.org.”

CONTACT: Joanna Christopher Marketing & Communications
774.212.5502 (c); joannachristopher@comcast.net