Hello Spring 2025!

Witch Hazel Shrub in bloom; Weeping Evergreen Tree, Accessible Trail & Bench
Witch Hazel Shrub in bloom; Weeping Evergreen Tree, Accessible Trail & Bench
Hope Abounds in the Garden!  Blooming Now: Witch Hazel, Snowdrops, Lenten Roses.  All are welcome, free-of-charge. Donations welcome. RSVP Required. Parking is limited. Call or text 978-887-4202.

VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Training occurs last 2 weeks of March. Call or text 978-887-4202 to pre-register.
Are you interested in helping maintain the garden on Thursday mornings, 9am – 12pm? Garden hospitality programs begin in April, Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, 1-4pm; 2nd Saturdays, 10am – 12pm; and 2nd Sundays, 10am – 2pm. You could be a big help to welcome guests!

View/Download our TEAM MEMBER APPLICATION
Our volunteers range in age from 14 to 80+. Most are either young adults fulfilling volunteer requirements for school, or retired adults appreciating a weekly social connection while helping actualize our mission and vision. Any prospective volunteer is welcome to “come and see” the volunteer opportunity. Seasonal volunteers usually commit to a weekly schedule, April – November.

JOIN US!

THIS WEEKEND
Saturday, Mar  8
10am – 12pm; Memory Cafe
Enjoy friendly connections at the Cottage. Make Your Own Sun Hat with silk flowers!
1pm – 4pm; Winterfest
Enjoy hospitality at the Cottage, and a small outdoor bonfire. We will also enjoy a short nature walk & wheel to observe early signs of spring in the garden.

THIS MONTH
Garden Crew Thursdays, 9am – 12pm. Volunteers meet weekly in the garden.
Caregiver Support Group
2nd Thursday, 7pm – 8pm; Family or friends caring for a middle-aged loved one with memory changes (on Zoom).

Snowdrop Flowers are first to bloom!
Snowdrop Flowers are first to bloom!

DONATE
3 Easy Ways to Donate:

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

Cash – Locked Boxes Onsite

We are currently raising $20,000:

Support planting, maintaining, staffing and marketing our 4 Memorial Flower Festivals 2025 (Bulbs, Lilacs, Roses, Lilies). Thanks again to ALL who have financially contributed over the years to make our ADA Accessible Garden Trails.

With Gratitude,

The Rest-Stop-Ranch Team ~ Building access for all, with fragrant flowers and fruits within reach.

Winterfest 2025 Postcard Front with Bonfire graphic; details event days, times, feature garden toursWinterfest Postcard Back with Winter Red Berry Bush and Cardinal; RSVP info, event address, cost, footer includes how to donate, and DEI statements

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