Rock On! - Stone Sculptures at Garden In The Woods

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Venue:	Garden In The Woods: Native Plant Trust
Dates:	Saturday, July 15, 2006 - Sunday, October 15, 2006
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
Cost:	$ see below
Category:	Special Events

This sumptous offering features eight New England artists’ work in stone, on 45 acres, amid 1,500 gorgeous wildflower species. This is a great way to enjoy art in a magnificent outdoor setting.

Hours
The exhibit is open daily 9:00am - 5:00pm, with informal tours at 10:00am, except Sundays when walking tours are offered at 2:00pm.

Special Rock On! Events
All events are included with paid garden admission

July 15–16 Grand Opening - 10–4 pm.
Bring the family for LIVE rock and “Stones” classics by Summerstreet band—1:30–2:30 on Saturday—and rock scavenger hunts. Meet Granny Granite, watch artist Linda Hoffman building a giant stone turtle, and ROCK ON!

July 29 Stone Soul Picnic - 5:30–8:30 pm.
Experience an alfresco musical picnic with world musicians UJAMAA. Enjoy sunset sculpture tours, and a soulful gourmet supper by Whole Foods Market or bring your own picnic. 508-877-7630 for tickets. $8 senior, child, member/$12 adult non-member.

Aug 12 Romancing the Stone - 6:30–10 pm.
Bask in the moonglow of an ultimate romantic evening with music by Grammy-nominee vocalist Andrew Alexander. Enjoy a gourmet dinner, outdoor wine-tasting, and a moonlit sculpture walk. 508-877-7630 for tickets. $40 per person.

Aug 26–27 Meadow Madness - 12–4 pm. Celebrate butterflies, blooms, and earth-friendly art. Meet beekeepers, enjoy butterfly walks, and view balanced stone demos at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 at the interactive sculpture mini-park. Adults may register for a fee-based balanced stone workshop at registrar@newfs.org. Savor the Meadow Garden in its full glory.

Sept 16–17 Rock Fest - 12–4 pm.
Bring the whole family and plant a minirock garden, make rock music, and learn about stone for the home garden.

October 15 Fall Family Festival, - 12–4 pm
ROCK ON! will be leaving the Garden in a blaze of garden foliage. Granny Granite will tell stories only stones can tell. Make a 'pet rock' to bring home.

Garden Admission
Garden Admission: Adults $7; Seniors (65+) $5; Youths (6-18) $3; Students (with student ID) $5. Members are admitted free.

COST

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Adults $7; Seniors (65+) $5; Youths (6-18) $3; Students (with student ID) $5

WEBSITE

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www.newfs.org

LOCATION

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180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA, 01701 map
Phone: 508-877-7630

REVIEWS

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Rock On

This was an enjoyable aternoon. My kids, 5,7,& 10 had a great time, so did my husband and I. The scavenger hunt was so much fun. We will return in the spring to enjoy the flowers too.

ROCK-ON

Our whole family enjoyed this one--kids ages 5,11,14. Our special needs child had a blast photographing all the rocks; our kindergartner tells everyone all the minute details of the ROCKS! We'd love to see this a permanent exhibit in the Garden as each piece was intricately integrated into its environment. ROCK ON!

Where To Stay Near ROCK ON

Crowne Plaza Hotel of Natick and Hampton Inn of Natick are both offering special ROCK ON room rates during the show-just call and ask for the special rate. The Crowne Plaza is quite lovely, especially, and these rates are amazing. If you come to the picnic in the evening, the whole family could enjoy an overnight afterwards-about 7 minutes from the show