Garden RX is our weekly Tuesday/Thursday 1-4pm Open Garden. Any guest may reserve the early session, 1pm – 2:30pm; or late session, 2:30pm – 4pm. Reservations highly recommended as parking is limited. Please reserve 1 day ahead by calling or texting Mary 978-887-4202.
April 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 – 1PM – 4PM; Garden RX. Open garden hours. Reserve your visit at least 1 day ahead, 1-2:30pm or 2:30-4pm.
April 4, 11, 18, 25, 9am – 12pm, Garden Crew. Volunteers (all abilities) meet new friends while assisting in the garden each week.
April 11, 7PM – 8PM; Group Support; 2nd Thursday once a month. Care partners caring for a family member with FTD or Young Onset ALZ meet online via Zoom.
April 13, 10am – 12pm: Memory Cafe. 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.
April 13, 12PM – 1PM; Meet & Eat. Once a month. 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!
April 14, 10AM – 2PM; Sunday Stroll. Reserve your visit at least 1 day ahead, 10am- 11:30am, or 12pm- 1:30pm.
Respite Retreats & Individual Support for Caregivers
By appointment with Mary E MacDonald, interfaith chaplain.
Consider Volunteering with Us!
Our volunteers range in age from 14 to 80+. Most are young adults fulfilling volunteer requirements for school, or retired adults appreciating a weekly social connection while helping actualize our mission and vision.
Help maintain our wheelchair-accessible gardens (once per week, Thursday, 9am – 12pm)
Work with a small group to clear trails, and care for plants.
Help offer therapeutic program hospitality (once per week, Tuesday or Thursday, 1pm – 4pm)
Work with a small team to support guests navigating the gardens.
Help manage papers and mailings in the office (once per week, Wednesdays, 1-4pm)
Work with our office staff to file papers, organize the library, or mail letters.
Help with outreach in the community (flexible schedule)
Work with our Outreach Coordinator to spread the word about Rest-Stop-Ranch services.
3 Easy Ways to Donate:
1. Online – Facebook.com/reststopranch; Venmo “Rest-Stop-Ranch”
2. Check – Make payable to “Rest-Stop-Ranch”; Mail to:
202 Haverhill Road, Topsfield, MA 01983
3. Cash – Locked Boxes Onsite
We are currently raising $7,000 to complete 2 projects:
1. Lily Pond Overlook Patio and Forest Flowers Trail
2. Raised Garden Beds in the Kitchen Garden
Thanks again to ALL who have financially contributed over the years to make our ADA Accessible Garden Trails (0.5 mile).
With Gratitude,
The Rest-Stop-Ranch Team ~ Building access for all, with fragrant flowers and fruits within reach.
