Gore Place — Attraction in Waltham

This is an exquisite example of what dedicated volunteers and generous donors can accomplish together to preserve an early country estate in Eastern Massachusetts. Gore Place was the residence of an early governor, Christopher, and his wife, Rebecca, which was fortunately saved and painstakingly restored since the 1930s. The interior is an ongoing labor of love to transform it back to what Christopher and Rebecca would recognize. The grounds are a wonderful place to walk for free and there is a parking lot for visitors. There is a small farm in the back of the property, which brings a sense of rural life to what is now a city. Tours are available on the weekends and last approximately 45 minutes. Our guide, Stu, was knowledgeable, personable, funny, and held our imagination with his stories during our visit. He also answered all our questions without hesitation, which made the experience more personalized. The most intriguing aspect was how progressive the Gores were when the story of Robert Roberts is shared as you stand in his former bedroom. I won't spoil the surprise because you'll learn about him on the tour, but I'm going to order a copy of his book to glean insight into this enigmatic figure. I highly recommend visiting Gore Place for a tour, an event such as their annual Sheep Shearing Festival, or to embrace the unwavering dedication of those who contribute to...

Attended their annual sheep-shearing festival today. It was loads of fun! The actual shearing was cool - they demonstrated both electric and hand-cut shearing techniques - but that was a small part of the whole festival. They also had demonstrations of spinning wool into yarn along with other crafts (basket weaving, smithing, metal crafting), herding with dogs, and a whole bunch of cool vendors and other demonstrations. Well worth a visit, and very kid-friendly. One of the sheep gave birth to two lambs when they started to shear her!

In a few weeks they'll be having their annual plant sale, which is a fantastic place to get interesting and unique vegetables, herbs, and decorative plants for your garden. Lots of varieties that I'd never heard of, and already sprouted & ready to plant. I plan to come home with a lot of plants that weekend! Staff and volunteers are all very friendly and...

Our team at Party Time Events Group had the pleasure of working with Watertown Savings Bank to create a full Carnival-Themed celebration at the gorgeous Gore Place—and what an incredible venue it is! From the picturesque landscapes to the historic charm, Gore Place offers a truly one-of-a-kind setting for any type of event.

A special thank you to Linda at Gore Place, whose professionalism, warmth, and hospitality made the entire experience seamless. She even treated us to a personal tour of the Carriage House, which is a spectacular hidden gem in itself.

We’re already looking forward to bringing more events here in the future. If you’re searching for a unique and memorable event space, we can’t recommend Gore Place enough—and paired with Party Time Events Group’s full-service event production, we’re excited for more...