The Samuel Fitch House ~ Westford, MA

Favorite Local Activities | Seasonal Activities | Weekend Events

Seasonal Activities

Special Winter Events:

Cross-country skiing/snowshoeing at Great Brook Farm
Snowtube / Ski Nashoba Valley Ski Area
Ice skating on the Frog Pond in Boston Common
Custom Art Weekends:
Landscape or Doorways - 2 days spent painting with local artist Margaret Genesis. Subject matter to be decided; call for supply list.
House Portraits with William Harland - Bring a photo of your home; paint with the guidance of this well-known artist; call for supply list.

Thanksgiving at the Fitch House

Enjoy this historic property for a special family weekend including a catered Thanksgiving Dinner. We customize your long weekend to include activities your entire party can enjoy with accomodations for up to ten and dinner for up to twenty. Make this Thanksgiving a family holiday for all.

Christmas at the Fitch House

Enjoy your own special holiday when coming to visit friends or relatives in the area. Let us assist you in customizing your stay to meet your family needs. Enjoy a family brunch, an historic tea and tour, or just let us be a quiet retreat from the "holiday rush" while curled up by the fire with a good book.

New Years at the Fitch House

Join us for a special New Years Eve complete with a view of fireworks provided by Nashoba Valley Ski Area at midnight. Let us help make your special arrangements, whether they include a quiet french dinner at a local restaurant or a holiday dinner and ski evening at the local ski area. Weather cooperating, the children can enjoy sledding down the front yard while the adults are nestled by a warm fire. Party favors included.

February Vacation:

Special winter rates - stay two nights and have the third night free
Join us for moonlight skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking
Tea each afternoon with fresh baked cookies and cocoa
Customized stay to include day trips to your favorite locations

Spring Favorites:

April School Vacation

Enjoy Spring in New England! Custom four days stays to include history, outdoor activities and areas attractions. Let us make your stay individualized for your party's interests.

Spring History Weekend

Enjoy a morning hike through wildlife sanctuary with Spring nesting birds. An afternoon bike ride through historic Concord and Lexington - ride includes both on and off road trails with stops at many historic locations including The Old Manse, The Old North Bridge, and an outdoor art gallery in the woods. Rides can be customized according to participants.

A la Carte Calendar

April 19th Parade and Reinactment of Battle at the Old North Bridge in Concord
Historic Walking Tour of Concord
On/Off road biking tour of historic Concord and Lexington
A day in Boston, Old Ironsides, walk the Freedom Trail, Take a Duck Tour or trolley tour, Ride the Swan Boats
A day at Historic Sturbridge Village
A day at Historic Strawberry Banke in Portsmouth, NH

Summer Favorites ~ Day Trips (within 2 hours of travel):

Fall Favorites:

Fall foliage tours customized to seasonal color
Apple, Pumpkin Picking
Nashoba Valley Winery
Fall Harvest Weekends
Learn to "freeze to bake later" the perfect pies/ can fresh garden vegetables and dry garden herbs for the winter
Custom Art weekends learn to hand color black and white photos watercolors, paint your own home, or take a private art lesson have a private flying lesson
Worcester Art Museum
Bike adventures - Choose from a 90 mile ride up Mount Wachusett or a slower paced historical 35 mile ride through Historic Concord center.
Cross country skiing/snowshoeing at Great Brook Farm
Host your club/organization in front of our fire
Have book club meet for a weekend getaway let us help choose a book re: New England, History, famous authors etc.

The Samuel Fitch House, Westford, Massachusetts