The Barn at Woodlawn

In July we are looking forward to hosting Anniversary Parties, Baby Showers, Board Meetings, and Leadership Retreats in The Barn. Use the inquiry form on our website to start planning your next gathering!

Stay tuned for the much anticipated launch of The Barn's new page on our website, which will provide information on meeting spaces, weddings, and more.

History Lecture Series



Ephraim Wales Taft was a land agent in Gouldsboro from 1827 until his death in 1873, who worked for John Black. His life has been studied by Reverend Charles Joy of the Gouldsboro Historical Society. Records of Taft both in Gouldsboro and in Woodlawn reveal extensive information about his work as agent and his ongoing connection with the Black family. 

This talk will examine Taft the man and as land agent for the Bingham estate in the key town of Gouldsboro where John Black himself had important connections. This is a study of a significant chapter in our history through the life of a unremembered man who played an important role in consort with John Black at Woodlawn.

The Black House Museum

The Black House Museum will be open for the season starting July 10th from 9AM-3PM on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Both audio and guided tours will be available. Guided tours are only offered on Thursdays at 9:30AM, 12PM and 2PM and can be booked on our website.

Science Saturday

Tom Wessels, professor emeritus at Antioch University New England, has authored six books, several focusing on forest ecology in New England. Tom is best known for his work with forests, but he also has a strong interest in desert, arctic and alpine ecosystems.

Tom will lead a guided walk on the trails at Woodlawn, discussing the natural history of the area, how to interpret natural features and what those features can tell us about the past.

Science Lecture Series

Fireflies are well loved insects, and they serve a great role to encourage people to think about invertebrate conservation. Learn about the biology of the firefly or lightning bug.

Discover how you can transform your yard into a firefly habitat to promote their survival. Then we will venture outside to observe them and their flash patterns.

Tree Talk

Woodlawn is partnering with our district forester, Michael Jensen to present a tree talk. This walk will take place on the trails at Woodlawn and will be a combination of learning about the history of Woodlawn and learning to identify common trees found on the property.

Registration is found on the Maine Forest Service website or by

clicking here.

Wine and Wickets

Join us on the Woodlawn croquet court for a fun evening of golf croquet and refreshments!

There will be an instructional period at 4:30pm before beginning play at 5:00pm. Players of all abilities are welcome; feel free to skip the instructional period if you are already familiar with the rules of golf croquet.

Open to ages 21+ only. Croquet whites are not required; please wear athletic shoes and get ready for some wicket good fun!

Weekend Croquet Clinic

Looking for a fun, relaxing hobby this summer? Come take advantage of the area's only full-size croquet court on the beautiful grounds at Woodlawn and learn to play the game that has steadily been growing in popularity! We'll teach you the skills you need to confidently join a game of golf croquet, the most widely-played form of croquet, with the potential to learn more advanced forms of the game if interested. The clinic will take place over two weekend days with a four-hour period of instruction and play from 8am to 12pm on Saturday and a two-hour period of instruction and play on Sunday from 8am to 10am.

Refreshments will be provided for attendees as well as all the equipment you'll need. There will also be a mini-tournament at the end of the clinic with a prize for the winner! 

Woodlawn

P.O. Box 1478

Ellsworth, Maine 04605

(207) 667-8671

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