The Highlights of Distant Hill

“Nature is the source of all true knowledge.” – Leonardo da Vinci

• Cultivated Gardens with over 450 varieties of Labeled Plants
• Distant Hill Nature Trail a 2 mile-long wheelchair and stroller accessible network of loop trails open daily, free of charge 
• White Rock Woods nature play area on the nature trail 
• A children's Story Walk® Trail sponsored by the Walpole Town Library with a new book installed the first of every month!
• Distant Hill Geology Trail is a half-mile long trail with interpretive signs at each of the ten unique geological outcrops found on the trail
• Numerous unique wetlands, including Vernal Pools, and Forest Seeps  
• A boardwalk and log bridge over a floating Cranberry Bog
• A large Stone Circle built with stones from the property
• Managed forests supporting over 30 species of Native Trees 
• A two-acre ‘Milkweed Meadow’ for monarch butterflies
• A pollinator meadow with flowers in bloom from early spring to late fall 
• A small sugarbush for producing our own Maple Syrup
• Dozens of Creative Sculptures throughout the gardens 
• A small Christmas Tree plantation 
• Alternative energy systems powering two Passive Solar Homes
• Over 150 acres of Wildlife friendly forests

The ornamental shrub gardens, the vegetable garden, all of the stonework including the stone circle, the many buildings, and the substantial trail network were all designed and built by Michael and Kathy Nerrie.

A growing list of volunteers is now helping with the construction of more accessible trails and hiking trails, adding play area elements, invasive plant removal, weeding of the pollinator meadow and gardens, as well as assisting with the ongoing maintenance of Distant Hill.

If you would like to join the volunteer team at Distant Hill please click above.