By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
In the open air against the red barn at Adams Farm, local musicians gathered for a good old fashioned open mic event. Organized by Rudy Barajas, the curator of music at Adams Farm, he has been working on expanding the amount of musical performances that happen on the property,...
By Samantha Drumm Hometown Weekly Staff
Those looking for a slow stroll, a long hike, or an at-home adventure won’t be disappointed by the over 700 acres Adams Farm offers for exploration.
The large property, purchased by the town in 1997, loosely includes private conservation trusts adjacent to the 300 acres...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Golden Opportunities for Independence (GOFI) recently held its Fall fundraiser and Halloween party. GOFI is an organization based in Walpole that helps provide service dogs to those living with a disability.
The Howl-O-Ween party was hosted at Adams...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Despite the on and off rain, along with the chilly wind, crowds gathered at Adams Farm to delight in some amazing music for the afternoon. Earlier this month, the Friends of the Adams Farm, in collaboration with Walpole Co-Operative Bank, hosted...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Earlier this month, families from various locales gathered at Adams Farm for a complimentary afternoon of entertainment. The event was graciously sponsored by the Friends of Adams Farm and generously funded by the Walpole Co-operative Bank. It featured a three-hour concert...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On August 5, 2023, The Friends of Adams Farm, in collaboration with Walpole Co-Operative Bank, hosted a complimentary concert at Adams Farm, featuring two bands that provided a delightful afternoon of outdoor entertainment. The event unfolded against the charming backdrop of...
By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Editor
As has become a fantastic tradition in town, Walpole Trails hosted guided and self-guided walks around some of the community’s prime parcels on January 1. The walks, which this year were scheduled for Adams Farm, Jarvis Farm, Norfolk Aggie and the new Rt 1A ballfields...
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
Adams Farm is known in Walpole for being a beautiful place where visitors can stop and enjoy nature for a while. With gardens, walking trails, and hundreds of acres of spacious woods, the area is a favorite spot for many.
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
Adams Farm in Walpole is known for its gorgeous scenery. A classic barn, miles of hiking trails, and a beautiful community garden make the Walpole spot the perfect place for an evening out. Taking advantage of the picture-perfect setting, the Friends of Adams Farm (FOAF)...
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
Walpole’s Adams Farm, just over the border from Westwood, opened its barn doors to Matt Tremble and The Dane Street Project on Saturday, July 30. The afternoon of free music, hosted by the Friends of Adams Farm, drew quite the crowd. Guests brought lawn chairs,...
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
A sunny afternoon outdoors at Walpole’s Adams Farm on Saturday, June 25, provided an excellent atmosphere for a summer concert, which featured the stylings of Groovy Situation and Dave Penza.
Concertgoers were shielded from the sun by an outdoor roof covering the...
Although the walk focused on flowers, Cassie couldn’t help but point out a few animals and insects, like this Chinese mantis.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Saturday afternoon at Adams Farm, the crowd of people on the wildflower walk had already learned that...
The barn and walking trails provided a rustic backdrop for Diandra Doble’s performance on Saturday afternoon.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With COVID vaccines seeming like more of a hopeful wish than a scientific reality, around this time last year, outdoor, socially-distanced events were...
A pair of gardeners decide what they’d like to grow in the coming season.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
While years past have featured presentations from gardeners and sugar cookies for those that ventured to the Walpole Library in search of seeds, this year,...
With its flat terrain and well-groomed trail, it wasn’t a surprise to see so many mountain bikers riding the path.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Since there’s no heavy snow on the ground, the weather is unseasonably warm, and the possibility of having to...
Everyone was happy to see actual, live music for the first time in months.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
There are pages upon pages of quotes about the healing power of music. From “music can heal the wounds medicine cannot touch” to “time...
The overcast weather meant there were no butterflies in the butterfly garden.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Because of the coronavirus, outdoor activities have taken on a whole new level of importance. So, while stores are shut down and arenas remain empty, anywhere that...
