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(Falmouth, Massachusetts): Highfield Hall & Gardens is pleased to announce the Summer 2024 Fairy Houses outdoor installation on view now, Fairies: The First Environmentalists. A biennial tradition for many years at Highfield Hall, and this year the fairies tackle the topic of environmentalism. Leading by example each house showcases the fairies’ use of materials found amongst the grounds, presenting several enchanting yet humble abodes. Sited together, making an enchanting village of fairies and their houses that can be found on the subtle rise nearby the West Garden. The jury selected ten fairy houses who stayed true to the theme by building environmentally sensitive houses. The makers include two groups, the Falmouth Garden Club, and the Alzheimer’s Family Support Center of Cape Cod, and individual makers, Bobbi Bailin, Anna Holmes, Nancy Murphey with Mary Ellen McLaughlin, Margot Woodruff, Patrice Mogan with Rylee Sherman Stark, Yuki A. Honjo, Ocean McDonald, and Christine Weisiger. Visitors will be guided to the site using a map provided by the house staff. The map features a word search puzzle and a description of each house. The fairies have found ways of unfolding their habitats around roots, fallen limbs, tree trunks, boulders, and a host of vegetation under a canopy of dappled light, a wonderful place to be on a hot summer day. This year’s installation was curated by Helen Manglesdorf, Falmouth resident, native plant specialist and environmentalist, as well as an experienced museum professional. Managing the project, Helen took special care to curate a unique selection and prepare the site and work closely with each maker by overseeing the installations. The fairy houses will remain on the grounds throughout the summer, officially closing on August 31, 2024. Seasonal Gallery Hours: Tuesday– Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm About Highfield Hall & Gardens The house is a rare surviving example of transitional Stick Style architecture, containing beautiful gardens located in the heart of Falmouth, Massachusetts. It is a unique combination of a historic house, expansive gardens and trails, and a vibrant cultural center. Built in 1878 as the summer home for Boston's Beebe family, the house sits on 5.5 pristine acres surrounded by nearly 400 acres of conservation land and public walking trails. Highfield Hall & Gardens is not your typical historic estate. It is an example of a historic building saved by grassroots community organizing. An effort of tenacity and vision that continues as new research on the structure and its story of the people who lived here add to the building's significance. It offers world-class music, international art exhibitions, culinary classes, family programs, and year-round special events. For more information, visit www.highfieldhallandgardens.org.