Rest-Stop-Ranch
Support and sanctuary for all touched by long-term illness: free, wheelchair-accessible gardens and programs at 202 Haverhill Road in Topsfield, MA.
Upcoming Programs
The next three dates on our calendar. Every program is free; please reserve ahead.
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This GivingTuesday, Karl and I Will Match Your Gift - Mary and Karl will match every dollar given to Rest-Stop-Ranch on Mightycause through December 31, up to $10,000.
Tuesdays 4pm-5:30pm, STOP & REST - This November, we offer free-of-charge, an opportunity for unpaid family caregivers to experience a supportive group, at our cozy Caretaker’s Cottage. Group size limited to 8 individuals. Register for one […]
Thanks Sponsors! WINTERFEST 2026-2027 - YAY! Thanks for caring about caregivers and the folks they care for… 2026-2027 WINTERFEST SPONSORS Topsfield FAIR, Topsfield, MA Country Gardens, Rowley, MA Arliano’s Landscaping, Lynn, MA Essex County Co-op, […]Our Programs
Open Gardens
Garden Rx open garden hours on the accessible trails and at the Lily Pond Overlook. Tuesdays and Thursdays, April through November.
Thursday Social
Weekly drop-in meet and greet with light refreshments. Thursdays from 1-4PM.
Respite Retreats
Private 2-hour retreats in the gardens with Mary, an interfaith chaplain, for long-term caregivers. Text to book.
Keep Every Program Free
No one pays to walk the MargFMac Trail, sit by the Lily Pond Overlook, or join the Thursday Social. In 2025, gifts from neighbors and friends covered nearly half of our budget: $25,471 of $52,834.
2026 goal: $44,948 raised of $75,000 (60%), as of November 5.
Where 2025 spending went: staff and compensation, $26,408; garden materials and upkeep, $9,354; outreach, web and marketing, $8,682; events and program supplies, $3,271; fees and operations, $875.
Rest-Stop-Ranch holds Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency. See our Candid profile or read our full financial report.
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