We love building community through the rich blend of art, agriculture, and shared experiences. At Old Frog Pond Farm, we believe in cultivating not just the land, but also the bonds that bring us together. Our events are designed to inspire creativity, foster sustainable living, and celebrate the vibrant tapestry of our local culture.
Recurring Event
Early Morning Meditation (Tues, Thur, and Sat)
Join us on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings for a peaceful gathering to center the mind and find clarity and balance before the start of your day.
Morning meditation is held in the art studio. All are welcome - from beginner to advanced! For more information email Linda Hoffman. There is no charge, but donations are welcome.
African Drum Classes: every Thursday
Join us for a 5-week drumming series with instructor, Moussa Traore. All levels welcome. If you don’t have a drum we’ve got you covered.
Sacred Fire July
Join us for a community fire facilitated by Christina Gravelle, a firekeeper trained through the Sacred Fire. Suggested donation: $5 (or more).
Fugitive Stories, Moth-style Storytelling - July
Click here to purchase tickets.
Tickets cost $15 in advance, or $20 at the door.
Please note that this is an outdoor event and should the weather not cooperate, the event will move to a local indoor location. We’ll post at noon on www.oldfrogpondfarm.com.
Join us this July for an afternoon of storytelling. This month’s theme is “Another Chance.”
In addition to several local, hand-picked tellers, Fugitive brings four regional, award-winning storytellers to share their true-life stories.
Click here to learn more about the speakers.
Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart: An Intro to Zen Buddhist Meditation
Find spaciousness and stillness through meditation. Join Linda Shinji Hoffman for an introduction to Zen Meditation. We will meet in the studio and begin with ‘finding our seat’ whether on a cushion, meditation bench or chair. Then learn about posture, breath, how to hold our awareness, and what to do as thoughts arise. After this introduction, there will be a guided meditation that will move participants into silence followed by an opportunity for questions.
There is no charge for this offering, but there is a donation basket at the door. We encourage participants to help support our practice here at Old Frog Pond Farm.
Looking forward to finding stillness with you!
Linda Hoffman is a practicing Zen Buddhist and a Senior student at Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt. Tremper, New York where she has been training since 2004. Her Dharma name, Shinji, means ‘Truth in the Soil’.
To sign up or for more information email us at meditation@oldfrogpondfarm.com
Sacred Fire June
Join us for a community fire facilitated by Christina Gravelle, a firekeeper trained through the Sacred Fire. Suggested donation: $5 (or more).
Fugitive Stories, Moth-style Storytelling - June
Click here to purchase tickets.
Tickets cost $15 in advance, or $20 at the door.
Please note that this is an outdoor event and should the weather not cooperate, the event will move to a local indoor location. We’ll post at noon on www.oldfrogpondfarm.com.
Join us this June for an afternoon of storytelling. This month’s theme is “Rooted.”
In addition to several local, hand-picked tellers, Fugitive brings four regional, award-winning storytellers to share their true-life stories.
Click here to learn more about the speakers.
Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart: An Intro to Zen Buddhist Meditation
Find spaciousness and stillness through meditation. Join Linda Shinji Hoffman for an introduction to Zen Meditation. We will meet in the studio and begin with ‘finding our seat’ whether on a cushion, meditation bench or chair. Then learn about posture, breath, how to hold our awareness, and what to do as thoughts arise. After this introduction, there will be a guided meditation that will move participants into silence followed by an opportunity for questions.
There is no charge for this offering, but there is a donation basket at the door. We encourage participants to help support our practice here at Old Frog Pond Farm.
Looking forward to finding stillness with you!
Linda Hoffman is a practicing Zen Buddhist and a Senior student at Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt. Tremper, New York where she has been training since 2004. Her Dharma name, Shinji, means ‘Truth in the Soil’.
To sign up or for more information email us at meditation@oldfrogpondfarm.com
UPDATE Storytelling will be at the Harvard Congregational Church due to rain.
Click here to purchase tickets.
This event will be held at the Congregational Church next to the Harvard General Store in Harvard Center. The address is 5 Still River Road, Harvard.
Join us this May for an afternoon of storytelling. This month’s theme is “Risk.”
In addition to several local, hand-picked tellers, Fugitive brings four regional, award-winning storytellers to share their true-life stories.
Click here to learn more about the speakers.
Sacred Fire May
Join us for a community fire facilitated by Christina Gravelle, a firekeeper trained through the Sacred Fire. Suggested donation: $5 (or more).
Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart: An Intro to Zen Buddhist Meditation
Find spaciousness and stillness through meditation. Join Linda Shinji Hoffman for an introduction to Zen Meditation. We will meet in the studio and begin with ‘finding our seat’ whether on a cushion, meditation bench or chair. Then learn about posture, breath, how to hold our awareness, and what to do as thoughts arise. After this introduction, there will be a guided meditation that will move participants into silence followed by an opportunity for questions.
There is no charge for this offering, but there is a donation basket at the door. We encourage participants to help support our practice here at Old Frog Pond Farm.
Looking forward to finding stillness with you!
Linda Hoffman is a practicing Zen Buddhist and a Senior student at Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt. Tremper, New York where she has been training since 2004. Her Dharma name, Shinji, means ‘Truth in the Soil’.
To sign up or for more information email us at meditation@oldfrogpondfarm.com
Sacred Fire April
Join us for a community fire facilitated by Christina Gravelle, a firekeeper trained through the Sacred Fire. Suggested donation: $5 (or more).
Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart: An Intro to Zen Buddhist Meditation
Find spaciousness and stillness through meditation. Join Linda Shinji Hoffman for an introduction to Zen Meditation. We will meet in the studio and begin with ‘finding our seat’ whether on a cushion, meditation bench or chair. Then learn about posture, breath, how to hold our awareness, and what to do as thoughts arise. After this introduction, there will be a guided meditation that will move participants into silence followed by an opportunity for questions.
There is no charge for this offering, but there is a donation basket at the door. We encourage participants to help support our practice here at Old Frog Pond Farm.
Looking forward to finding stillness with you!
Linda Hoffman is a practicing Zen Buddhist and a Senior student at Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt. Tremper, New York where she has been training since 2004. Her Dharma name, Shinji, means ‘Truth in the Soil’.
To sign up or for more information email us at lindahoffmanstudio@gmail.com.
Dave McLellan’s Solo Classical Guitar Concert in the Studio
Dave McLellan has been offering private guitar recitals in intimate settings since 1998. The program will feature works by four women composers: Errollyn Wallen (UK), Avril Kinsey (South Africa), Olga Amelkina-Vera (Bosnia/US) including a new commissioned piece by Boston’s own Francine Trester.
After the performance, please plan to stay for refreshments. You are welcome to bring friends or family, but please reserve because seating is limited. There is no charge for this concert but there is a donation basket.
To RSVP, email: meditation@oldfrogpondfarm.com
Sacred Fire March
Join us for a community fire facilitated by Christina Gravelle, a firekeeper trained through the Sacred Fire. Suggested donation: $5 (or more).
African Drum Classes: every Thursday
Join us for an 8-week drumming series with instructor, Moussa Traore. All levels welcome. If you don’t have a drum we’ve got you covered.
Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart: An Intro to Zen Buddhist Meditation
Find spaciousness and stillness through meditation. Join Linda Shinji Hoffman for an introduction to Zen Meditation. We will meet in the studio and begin with ‘finding our seat’ whether on a cushion, meditation bench or chair. Then learn about posture, breath, how to hold our awareness, and what to do as thoughts arise. After this introduction, there will be a guided meditation that will move participants into silence followed by an opportunity for questions.
There is no charge for this offering, but there is a donation basket at the door. We encourage participants to help support our practice here at Old Frog Pond Farm.
Looking forward to finding stillness with you!
Linda Hoffman is a practicing Zen Buddhist and a Senior student at Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt. Tremper, New York where she has been training since 2004. Her Dharma name, Shinji, means ‘Truth in the Soil’.
To sign up or for more information email us at lindahoffmanstudio@gmail.com.
Sacred Fire February
Join us for a community fire facilitated by Christina Gravelle, a firekeeper trained through the Sacred Fire. Suggested donation: $5 (or more).
Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart: An Intro to Zen Buddhist Meditation
Find spaciousness and stillness through meditation. Join Linda Shinji Hoffman for an introduction to Zen Meditation. We will meet in the studio and begin with ‘finding our seat’ whether on a cushion, meditation bench or chair. Then learn about posture, breath, how to hold our awareness, and what to do as thoughts arise. After this introduction, there will be a guided meditation that will move participants into silence followed by an opportunity for questions.
There is no charge for this offering, but there is a donation basket at the door. We encourage participants to help support our practice here at Old Frog Pond Farm.
Looking forward to finding stillness with you!
Linda Hoffman is a practicing Zen Buddhist and a Senior student at Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt. Tremper, New York where she has been training since 2004. Her Dharma name, Shinji, means ‘Truth in the Soil’.
To sign up or for more information email us at lindahoffmanstudio@gmail.com.
Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart: An Intro to Zen Buddhist Meditation
Find spaciousness and stillness through meditation. Join Linda Shinji Hoffman for an introduction to Zen Meditation. We will meet in the studio and begin with ‘finding our seat’ whether on a cushion, meditation bench or chair. Then learn about posture, breath, how to hold our awareness, and what to do as thoughts arise. After this introduction, there will be a guided meditation that will move participants into silence followed by an opportunity for questions.
There is no charge for this offering, but there is a donation basket at the door. We encourage participants to help support our practice here at Old Frog Pond Farm.
Looking forward to finding stillness with you!
Linda Hoffman is a practicing Zen Buddhist and a Senior student at Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt. Tremper, New York where she has been training since 2004. Her Dharma name, Shinji, means ‘Truth in the Soil’.
To sign up or for more information email us at lindahoffmanstudio@gmail.com.
Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart: An Intro to Zen Buddhist Meditation
Find spaciousness and stillness through meditation. Join Linda Shinji Hoffman for an introduction to Zen Meditation. We will meet in the studio and begin with ‘finding our seat’ whether on a cushion, meditation bench or chair. Then learn about posture, breath, how to hold our awareness, and what to do as thoughts arise. After this introduction, there will be a guided meditation that will move participants into silence followed by an opportunity for questions.
There is no charge for this offering, but there is a donation basket at the door. We encourage participants to help support our practice here at Old Frog Pond Farm.
Looking forward to finding stillness with you!
Linda Hoffman is a practicing Zen Buddhist and a Senior student at Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt. Tremper, New York where she has been training since 2004. Her Dharma name, Shinji, means ‘Truth in the Soil’.
To sign up or for more information email us at lindahoffmanstudio@gmail.com.
Overheard in the Orchard Multimedia Exhibit
Overheard in the Orchard—a multimedia exhibit featuring Linda Hoffman’s sculptures and watercolors, Ellen Harasimowicz’s evocative photographs, and prints and wire sculptures by Ariel Matisse.
Now on view at Fivesparks in Harvard, MA.
Bolton & Harvard’s Open Studios
Join us to support local artists in our Eighth Annual “Open Studio” weekend on October 4 (10-4 pm) and October 5 (12-4 pm).
Art Complex Museum Opening Reception
Stop by the Art Complex Museum’s opening reception to explore new exhibitions, including Linda Hoffman’s, Refuge.
19th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit Self-Guided Trails Open
Sculpture trails open to the public for self-guided walks from Sept 9 through Oct 13, Tuesdays through Sundays from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $5 for children.
Photo: Let’s Make It Work, by Madeleine Lord
Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart: An Intro to Zen Buddhist Meditation
Find spaciousness and stillness through meditation. Join Linda Shinji Hoffman for an introduction to Zen Meditation. We will meet in the studio and begin with ‘finding our seat’ whether on a cushion, meditation bench or chair. Then learn about posture, breath, how to hold our awareness, and what to do as thoughts arise. After this introduction, there will be a guided meditation that will move participants into silence followed by an opportunity for questions.
There is no charge for this offering, but there is a donation basket at the door. We encourage participants to help support our practice here at Old Frog Pond Farm.
Looking forward to finding stillness with you!
Linda Hoffman is a practicing Zen Buddhist and a Senior student at Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt. Tremper, New York where she has been training since 2004. Her Dharma name, Shinji, means ‘Truth in the Soil’.
To sign up or for more information email us at lindahoffmanstudio@gmail.com.
19th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit Opening Reception
Join us in community for art, culture, and agriculture as we officially celebrate the opening of our 19th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit. Stop by for live music, art, and more.
Fugitive Stories, Moth-style Storytelling - August
Click here to purchase tickets.
Please note that this is an outdoor event and should the weather not cooperate, the event will move to a local indoor location. We’ll post at noon on www.oldfrogpondfarm.com.
Join us this August for an afternoon of storytelling. This month’s theme is “Epiphany.”
In addition to several local, hand-picked tellers, Fugitive brings four regional, award-winning storytellers to share their true-life stories.
Sacred Fire for Aug
Discover! Connect! Renew!
Join us for a community fire facilitated by Christina Gravelle, a firekeeper trained through the Sacred Fire. To learn more click here.
We will make offerings at 6:30. Please arrive before offerings start.
Bring headlamps and anything else you need to make yourself comfortable. The fire circle is a short walk from the house.
A monetary donation to help meet ongoing expenses is appreciated. Suggested $5 (or more).
Attendees must RSVP in advance to harvardfires@sacredfire.org.
Book Reading: Overheard in the Orchard
Join us for a book reading from Linda Hoffman’s new book, Overheard in the Orchard, twenty-four conversations between one Golden Delicious apple tree in the orchard and their orchardist with photographs by Ellen Harasimowicz.
Fugitive Stories, Moth-style Storytelling - July
Please note that this is an outdoor event and should the weather not cooperate, the event will move to a local indoor location. We’ll post at noon on www.oldfrogpondfarm.com.
Join us this July for an afternoon of storytelling. This month’s theme is “Perseverence.”
In addition to several local, hand-picked tellers, Fugitive brings four regional, award-winning storytellers to share their true-life stories.
Overheard in the Orchard: Reading and Book Signing
Join us for a book reading by Linda Hoffman accompanied by music by Greg Carlson.
Books, including signed copies, will be available for purchase. There will be guided visits to the Golden Delicious tree.
Fugitive Stories, Moth-style Storytelling - June
Please note that this is an outdoor event and should the weather not cooperate, the event will move to a local indoor location. We’ll post at noon on www.oldfrogpondfarm.com.
Join us this June for an afternoon of storytelling. This month’s theme is “Patience.”
In addition to several local, hand-picked tellers, Fugitive brings four regional, award-winning storytellers to share their true-life stories.
Summer Ritual & Nature Mandalas
Join us to celebrate the beginning of Summer.
Together we will slow down and tune in through breath, reflection, and the creation of a personal nature mandala. Using materials like flowers, leaves, stones, and herbs, you’ll create a unique living mandala, as an offering of gratitude for the season and as a symbolic expression of your intentions for what's ahead.
What to Expect:
Gentle grounding and breathwork to arrive in the moment
Guided reflection and intention setting
Forest bathing while foraging for natural materials
Creation of your own nature mandala
Fruit infused water and fruits enjoy
Families are welcome! Children, ages 7 and up, are invited to accompany their parents or an adult caretaker to this event.
Please bring a journal, and if desired, a small towel or yoga mat to sit on. We will also have chairs set up for sitting.
Exchange:
Adults: $50
Children: $25
Family Bundles: $85 (1 adult + 2 children), $130 (2 adults + 2 children)
This event will be led by Anabel Tonkovic and Kristina Dedinas.
Anabel, founder of Nuna Therapy, is a Quantum Reiki Master, weaving together energy healing and practical wisdom to help others awaken their inner power and embody their true essence.
Kristina has been a natural teacher since childhood, starting with stuffed animals and growing into roles that span classrooms, corporations, and personal development spaces. With a heart full of energy and a love for helping others grow, she brings warmth, wisdom, and positive vibes to everyone she works with.
In 2024, Kristina launched her passion project, the Magical Forest—a space where her love for nature and teaching come together. As a certified Sylvotherapy Practitioner and Reiki I & II healer, she blends nature’s healing power with mindful guidance to support others on their wellness journeys.
Kristina is always learning, always growing—and invites you to do the same, side by side through Bring Nature Within.
Sacred Fire for June
Discover!
Connect! Renew!
Join us for a community fire facilitated by Chris Griffin, a firekeeper trained through the Sacred Fire. To learn more click here.
We will make offerings at 6:30. Please arrive before offerings start.
Bring headlamps and anything else you need to make yourself comfortable. The fire circle is a short walk from the house.
A monetary donation to help meet ongoing expenses is appreciated. Suggested $5 (or more).
Attendees must RSVP in advance to harvardfires@sacredfire.org.