Trails Closed Until Further Notice

With heavy hearts, we made the very difficult decision on Saturday, March 28 to close Vaughan Woods until further notice. The extremely high rate of visitation on the warm Saturday as well as the lack of social distancing practices on the part of visitors (despite our many educational signs) gave

Winter In Vaughan Woods

Trail Conditions: The trails of Vaughan Woods are not groomed or cleared of snow in the winter. Heavy use on the main trail often compacts the snow, making for slippery conditions. We recommend wearing ice grippers or snow shoes.  Skiing: The Corniche Loop Trail is popular for skiing. We do not

Fall 2019 Newsletter

What’s up at VWHH? Find out in our most recent newsletter!  VWHH Fall 2019 Newsletter – compressed

Fall Parking Reminder

Fall foliage attracts a higher than normal number of visitors to Vaughan Woods, and that can make parking a challenge. The lot at the Hallowell trailhead on the corner of Litchfield Road and Middle Street only holds 12 cars, and street parking is prohibited. Police will tow and ticket in

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2019: Neighborhood Event Fall Gathering

Hey Hallowell-area friends and neighbors, celebrate the coming of Fall! Grab a picnic lunch and come on up to Vaughan Homestead for cider pressing, live fiddle music, a campfire, a children’s sing-a-long and fall games and treats. The event runs from 11:00-1:00. A children’s Campfire Sing-A-Long will be led by

New Online Interactive Woods Tour

Take a virtual tour of Vaughan Woods. Check out our new online interactive map here. 

Celebrating 225 Years of History – New Online Exhibit

Spanning three centuries of history and seven generations of one family, the Vaughan Homestead has been everything from “A Place of Refuge” to “A Place To Share . . .” Peruse our new online timeline exhibit created in celebration of Vaughan Homestead’s 225th anniversary this year!  Click on image to

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019: Neighborhood Event – Movie In the Barn

This movie was postponed due to wind back in September, so since school is out this Friday, we thought we’d show it in the barn instead!   Hey capital area friends and neighbors, come enjoy a family-friendly movie in the barn! Movie begins at 2:00. Bring your own chairs and

OCTOBER 5: Children’s Diddley Bow Guitar Workshop

Join professional musician Mark Horn from 10-noon to make your very own diddley bow guitar. These super-simple one-string guitars are fun and easy to play – and they sound great too! FEE: $20/guitar Children ages 10 and under should be accompanied by an adult. Limit one guitar per adult/child team.

225 Year Portrait