Moraine Farm

Moraine Farm

Moraine Farm | Historic Olmsted Landscape | Beverly, MA

About Us

Moraine Farm is a stunning 78-acre historic property in Beverly, designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted in 1880. Named for its glacial topography, this preserved estate features rustic stone walls, rolling meadows, forests, and beautiful vistas along Wenham Lake—a groundbreaking partnership between The Trustees and other conservation organizations.

Our Services

Moraine Farm offers visitors a chance to experience Olmsted’s masterful landscape design while supporting sustainable agriculture and education through our collaborative partnerships.

Core Offerings

• Historic Olmsted-designed Landscape
• Walking Trails (former carriage loops)
• Sustainable Farming Project
• Lake Wenham Views
• Educational Programs

Specialty Services/Features

Experience one of Olmsted’s finest country estate designs with paths that reveal new vistas at every turn.

• Rustic Stone Walls
• Rolling Meadows
• Forest Trails
• Estate Gardens
• Historic Main House

Olmsted Landscape

Completed in 1882 for businessman John C. Phillips, Moraine Farm is considered “the finest existing example of Olmsted’s approach to planning a country estate” and served as a testing ground for his later work.

Highlights

• Three restored carriage loops now serving as walking trails
• Connection to Beverly’s John C. Phillips Nature Preserve
• Dog-friendly trails (on-leash only)
• Picnic-friendly grounds
• Wedding and event venue

Contact

Location

779 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915

Hours & Information

• Phone: 978-689-9105
• Email: info@thetrustees.org
• Website: thetrustees.org/place/moraine-farm

Preserving Frederick Law Olmsted’s landscape legacy through collaborative conservation partnerships.

Property co-owned by the Waldorf School with portions farmed by Tufts University’s New Entry Sustainable Farming Project.