15 Years! October Accessible Events 2025

We are celebrating 15 years (2010-2025) serving weary caregivers and their loved ones at our wheelchair-friendly gardens and Caretaker’s Cottage in Topsfield, MA, USA. See our free and open-to-all October events schedule below. RSVP required as parking is limited! Text or call Mary at 978-887-4202 to schedule a session for a garden tour or BYO picnic. Donations appreciated.

In addition to the events at our home this month, we hope you’ll visit our accessible gardens display at the Topsfield Fair Flower Building, October 3-13.

All events require registration (978-887-4202) and are free-of-charge. Donations are appreciated.

All are welcome, free-of-charge, RSVP Required – please call/text Mary (978-887-4202) Please share our support programs with friends, family, clients, patients, or customers who are living the roles of long-term care-partner or care-receiver.

Weekly Programs

GARDEN RX: October 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 – 1pm – 4pm
Open garden hours, T & TH. Reserve your visit at least 1 day ahead, 1-2:30pm or 2:30-4pm.

GARDEN CREW: October 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 – 9:00am – 12:00pm
T & TH, Volunteers (all abilities) meet new friends while assisting in the garden each week.

Monthly Programs

GROUP SUPPORT: October 9 – 7PM – 8PM
Care partners caring for a family member with FTD or Young Onset ALZ meet online via Zoom.

MEMORY CAFE: October 11 – 10am – 12pm
People with memory changes and care partners meet onsite in the Garden, April – October. Enjoy a cup of coffee and some friendly conversations, flower fun, bird & fish watching. Reserve your visit at least 1 day ahead.

MEET & EAT: October 11 – 12PM – 1PM
New & Old Friends: Bring a brown bag lunch, garden questions, and/or questions about Rest-Stop-Ranch. Small group limit is 10 people. Reserve your seat at the table at least 1 day ahead!

SUNDAY STROLL: October 12 – 10AM – 2PM
Reserve morning session 10am – 12pm, or afternoon session 12pm – 2pm.

Caregiver Support Programs

2 hr. Respite Retreats & 30-50 min. Individual Support for Caregivers
By appointment with Mary E MacDonald, interfaith chaplain.

3 Easy Ways to Donate:

Online – Paypal is available on the website; Venmo “Rest-Stop-Ranch”; Facebook.com/reststopranch
Check – Make payable to “Rest-Stop-Ranch”; Mail to:
202 Haverhill Road, Topsfield, MA 01983

Cash – Locked Boxes Onsite
Thanks again to ALL who have financially contributed over the years to make our ADA Accessible Garden Trails (0.5 mile).