The Cabot Bradley estate is a beautiful place for a walk, especially in the warmer months when the garden or the rhododendrons are in bloom. There are also woodland paths but you spend a lot of time just off the highway on those. During the holidays, their winter lights event is a lot of fun! Using the property is free dawn to dusk unless there's a private event. Parking is 6 dollars unless you are a trustees member. read more

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Took in the Winter Lights at the Bradley Estates in Canton, MA Friday 12/9/22. We pre-purchased tickets with a scheduled time to walk the grounds of the Estate. We were directed into the parking lot by some parking attendants, walked over to the ticket booth and checked into our time slot. Having a time slot kept the crowd down and we felt like we had the place to ourselves. After a short walk down a lighted trail with Christmas music playing we arrived at the house. It was gorgeously decorated and we were able to walk around the bottoms floor and check out the rooms. One room had blank cards on hangers that you could write out a wish on and place it on a wish tree. Before exiting to walk the grounds there was a small concession stand in the house offering both Kid and Adult Hot Chocolate and Warm Apple Cider (peppermint schnapps or spiced rum optional) as well a selection of cookies and sweets. Pretty easy walk around the grounds with beautiful lights and holiday music playing through speakers spread around. Took us about a half hour to walk around, take pictures and lift our holiday spirits! I enjoyed it and we had a nice night. read more

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Beautiful place to visit owned by the Trustees of the Reservation. I really love seeing a beautiful mansion and the gardens and the walking trails. It is truly inspiring especially when we've been quarantined so at least it inspired me to grow some flowers in my yard. A nice afternoon visit. read more

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In honor of their 125th anniversary, the Trustees hosted a historic open house day, "Home Sweet Home" on May 21 at nine of their properties. I headed over to the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in the afternoon, sadly missing the scheduled guided tours earlier in the day. But I made it just in time for the last cupcake, which I enjoyed while listening to the singing and piano playing performed by students of a local music school. The second floor was closed off, but I took myself around the ground floor for a little self-guided tour. Sizewise, the house is relatively average for today, but for the period it was built, it was large. Generally, the house is closed except for events such as weddings, but the grounds are open to the public, so I might have to come back to visit with Rudy again sometime - the red llama that kept walking back and forth along his wooden fence, frustrating his public who strived to get photos of him and with him. Me, I finally just stayed put and was able to snap a few good shots when he meandered past me once again. The grounds were pretty, but I didn't go too far from the house on this visit. Perhaps another time, I'll tackle their paths with a friend. I saw these large bugs flying about as I walked on the grass, so some bug spray may be warranted. read more

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Went here for Winter Lights. The lights are beautiful (12.5 miles of lights) and there is music playing outside that makes it more festive and fun. There is a short (.5 mile?) trail outside with lights and little reindeer (the tiny, decorative ones made from a log of wood) to find around the outside. There was a fire pit and hot cocoa outside, it was very relaxed. The staff were super nice and friendly despite the fact that some of them had prob been outside in the cold for hours! This historic mansion is a GREAT alt. to crowded zoos where it takes an hour just to get in and out of the parking lot! read more

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This is a beautiful stop for a visit on a nice day. You'd never imagine it's so close to a highway exit in the otherwise mundane town of Canton. Come here and you enter a Garden of Eden from another era. We first learned of this place when we attended a wedding here several years ago, but as members of the Trustees of Reservations we've since come back to walk about the property and gardens. We're big fans of the Trustees of Reservations and the many great preserved and cared for spots for people to simply enjoy. Come visit the Bradley Estate to enjoy an afternoon stroll. If you're planning a wedding or party consider renting the space. It's gorgeous. This property was initially owned by Dr. Arthur Tracy Cabot who inherited it in the late 1800s. He developed the property by hiring architect Charles Platt to build what they called a "country house' but really is quite a manse. Dr. Platt's niece Eleanor Cabot and her husband inherited the property in 1945 and developed the grounds, gardens and ponds further. A visit here is to have an elegant and lovely couple of hours in which to view this magnificent property so beautifully kept up. Animals still graze on the lea and while here you can still feel that all is well with the world. At least for a little while. I highly recommend buying a one of the very reasonably priced year-long membershisp to the Trustees and you'll gain entrance to a host of beautiful spots including some beaches throughout the Commonwealth free or at a greatly reduced prices. read more

This place is a memory factory. A historic Georgian-style mansion on a gorgeous ninety acres, the Bradley Estate is a spectacular setting to please all types of brides. The Party Animal: Throw up a tent on the landscaped lawn as a beer hall, blast some beats in the loggia and boogie the night away. The Hippie: Trek through the wooded area to a sunny glade, holding hands followed by your barefoot loved ones. After the ceremony, romp with the llamas and sheep in their corral. (Dork variation: yell "Tina, eat yer food" while doing so.) The Victorian: Arrange for vows to be exchanged in the impeccably manicured back garden. Pose by the fountain. Reception to follow in the formal dining room. The Alpinist: Marry in January during a fine blizzard. Throw snowballs instead of rice. Wind down by the fireplace to Bach on the baby grand. read more

Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Canton, Massachusetts

Finally getting around to reviewing our wedding vendors, figured I'd start with the venue since that was the jumping off point for everything else. I randomly found the Estate on a list of venues on the magic interweb. It was love at first sight for me, but the hubby was weary of the price. I convinced him to go look at it and again he had initial reservations thinking it was too 'grand'. I set up an appointment for a tour and hoped for the best. The place blew us away. It's obviously a grand 1800's farming estate but inside it feels like a normal home, a large, expensive home, but a home nonetheless. We checked out a few places but nothing matched the Bradley Estate. We actually changed the date of our wedding to match a date that was still available because we loved it so much. The fact that it's owned by the Trustees of Reservations is a huge bonus as well. Beverly-Ann is the main coordinator and was a great help. She kept us focused on a time frame and was great with communicating each step. There was a little misunderstanding about our dog being able to be at the wedding, but in the end it all worked out. Even if you're not having a wedding at the Estate it's still a great place to hang out, the views are amazing, the garden is great for picnics. And there are some hiking trails around the property that offer some low to medium intensity treks through the woods. During the summer there is also a 'farmers market' setup on the property with produce grown on the Estate. It's run on the honor system so you don't have to worry about getting there before they close. The Bradley Estate is a magical place that will always be special to us, I look forward to visiting it for many years to come. In the end I would have gladly paid double the fee to have our wedding there. read more

Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Canton, Massachusetts

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Simply beautiful... while the downside to this beautiful house (errr estate), it is located literally right off the highway. If you blink you'll miss it. Other than that, the locale is gorgeous. The "estate" is huge and has probably over 10 bedrooms, a library/piano room, a formal dining room, living room, and many others. If you take a look out the back of the house, you will see a beautiful garden and a gorgeous view of the horizon beyond. Beverly - the estate manager - was extremely helpful and a delight to work with in preparing the location for JD's wedding. Please see the local photos uploaded to see what the estate has to offer. read more

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Compare and Contrast Bradley Estate to Chuck E Cheese as a wedding venue: Bradley Estate: 1. Beautiful architectural Georgian-style mansion (according to Ligaya aka the liberal arts genius) 2. Garden courtyard to walk down the aisle or run away if one decides to change their decision last minute. 3. Animals to pet and for fruitful distraction. 4. Alcohol not allowed but can be replaced with the stylish Arizona iced tea to toast with. Chuck E Cheese: 1. Ugly ass locale in suburbia strip mall. Dry wall architecture circa 1997. 2. Variety of locales to exchange vows: Arcades, dirty balls of hell, skee balls, air hockey, etc. 3. DO NOT pet Chuck E Cheese unless you want a punch to the face. Did you know that the E stands for Entertainment? Yeah, not so much. 4. Supposedly no alcohol allowed, but you know you have the magic stuff in your "Vitamin Water". And how do you know Chuck E Cheese isn't sipping the good stuff while under costume to keep sane? read more

Went for winter lights this year- for $20 each it is such a ripoff. Such a short walk- my friend and I finished it in about 15 min and we were taking our time. Underwhelming and poorly lit when exiting read more

Loved this place! We came here just to check out the estate. Loved the llamas, was a bit afraid to pet them though, as I heard llamas tend to spit. Didn't get to see the inside, the outside is beautiful, especially the garden. read more

We rented the bradley estate for a few hours and really enjoyed our time there. The estate was beautiful! Beverly was really nice and made sure we had everything we needed. I really enjoyed it and highly recommend. Also the grounds are large and picturesque perfect for any type of event. read more

Let me just say I am planning my wedding a bit later than I should(11 months in advance), so when I called and spoke to Beverly, I was ecstatic that the estate was available for my date. We planned to meet the next day so fiancé and I could see the beautiful venue and possibly sign the check. Well, if you are a rich, ivy leaguer, stop reading here......if you are a NORMAL American 20something year old, who just bought a house,an engagement ring and college loan repayment is on the horizon....you will find this information useful. As we walked in, Beverly immediately started with the questions about what we were looking for....as opposed to just letting us see the property. I asked if we could use our personal caterer, and she said no. Then her next question was how much money we had budgeted for catering....I was shocked by such a personal question so I answered $10,000. Her response was "oh.....maybe we should have spoken about this on the phone...." then followed by "dare I ask how much your budget is for the entire wedding?" Now I know from research that the American average spent on weddings is 21,000-24,000, so once again I begrudgingly told her our price, 20-25k. More than enough right? Apparently not in Beverly's eyes!!!!!! She immediately started with "oh well I don't think this will work out then." And "Are you sure you want to see the property?" she assured us in a rude, arrogant tone that the wedding would come to much more money than that....with the rental of the tent, the venue fee and the expensive exclusive caterers that Bradley Estate insisted on using. So in a defiant, angry manner, my fiancé insisted that we wanted to still see the property...and she showed us but spent the entire time that we should seriously consider "cutting out some of our family" because "the property is just too beautiful to pass up..." what a crock. PS the property is beautiful but don't count on the quiet, gentle sounds of birds and wind. 128 is 4 minutes away and those beautiful pictures on the site don't include the sound of Mac trucks or horns blowing as cars whip by at 70mph..... Beverly so kindly ended our trip by telling us this is a hot spot for ivy leaguers.....after we had told her that we were 2 young teachers from a state school....... So Beverly you can hold on to your prestigious too-good-for-the-average-couple venue....if was a bit stuffy in there anyways with your Kim kardashian ego filling up the rooms. read more

I cannot top Ligaya's review. But, I'll try to offer Melissa M's perspective. How is this bucolic place in Canton, literally right off the highway exit? No lie, it is 0.1 mile off the exit. Take a right if you are coming from Boston and park in their gravel lot. Step out of your chariot and enter into a land that seems so far off the beaten path, but you really are just 20 miles from the Big City! Llamas and sheep and green pastures abound! A fountain, a majestic home, that I would one day love to live in or just be a caretaker of. A fabulous and friendly staff. CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN bathrooms, yes, of course, I checked. A regal library, with a grand piano (not unlike the study in the movie CLUE). Lush green grass cushions your barefoot feet if you feel like walking through the grounds. I might have to come back here soon to have a lil party! read more

I want to first say that this place is beautiful, I live right down the street from it. I love coming here for walks and getting some fresh vegetables from the small farm stand. It is absolutely stunning and I wish I could host my wedding here. I gave it one star because of Fireside Catering. If you look on the Bradley Estate website and view the Rental and Dining Package that says 2016-2017 Season you will find that it states that the mansion can hold "100 guests for seated dinners or cocktail parties" and that "weddings or events with up to 100 guests can be held inside the Bradley Estate mansion." I contacted Tim from Fireside and he sent me the same brochure that said the estate can hold up to 100 guests but then informed me that the estate can only accommodate 80 guests and if you host a Saturday wedding, you are required to rent the tent, even if you have no plan on using it (also not listed in the brochure). Tim told me that the brochure needs to be updated...it still hasn't been. He seemed to think the pricing was going to be an issue for me (a little insulting), when my hesitation is with the discrepancy with the number of guests allowed in the estate. No one seems to want to help me or update their information. They also are not great at getting back to you in a timely manner. I shouldn't be this stressed about my wedding when its still two years away. read more

This place is a little retreat, close to everything but you feel like you are in a magical garden. It's a great place to bring kids and dogs, and in the summer they sell organic produce and eggs in a little farm stand. There are walking paths and a pen area with two llamas. Also you can often see chickens in the farm area. Just a really beautiful place -- free, relaxing, and good for you! Fall is the best time to visit, and early winter is quiet and pretty, too. read more

My husband and I cannot express our appreciation to Beverley Ann and the staff of the Bradley Estate in their efforts toward our daughter's wedding on May 26th. The estate looked beautiful! The grounds were lovely and exquisitely manicured, and the house was perfectly charming and sparkling. Our appreciation to the estate's staff goes beyond words! The day was perfect, and the bride and groom couldn't have been happier! When our daughter and her fiancé were determining a wedding venue, we toured a number of the estates in the area. They were looking forward to an estate wedding where the ceremony and the reception could be held at the same location. The Bradley Estate was our last stop, and it was a freezing cold winter day. Compared to many of the other estates, this estate was tops in how it has been cared for. Our daughter and her fiancé knew immediately this was the place for them! We must say the online pictures cannot adequately capture the feeling of this place - inside or out. The estate is located directly off the highway exit, which was wonderful for guests to easily locate. Once on the grounds, you are surrounded by acres of beautiful landscape. You would never know there is a highway nearby. It is a perfect location! Beverly Ann gave the first tour of the estate. She takes her job seriously, and her main objective is to be sure your event at the Bradley Estate meets your expectations. We appreciated Beverly Ann's time, insight, and guidance throughout the planning and execution of our event. Her watchful eye and breadth of knowledge was greatly appreciated. We did not have an event coordinator, and Beverly Ann was available for any general questions and guidance. Our daughter requested a second tour of the estate to determine how she wanted to decorate the inside areas. The estate has five mantels that can be decorated, and rooms that can be used in various ways. Lisa was our second tour guide. We appreciated her insight and ideas, and found her to be a joy! The estate assigns an event manager to be onsite for each event held. We requested to have Lisa as our event manager, and with luck it worked out! It was wonderful having Lisa as a significant player in the roll out of the day. Her professionalism and poise is a perfect addition to any event at The Bradley Estate. For anyone considering an event for over 100 guests, you must have a tent since the building cannot sit more than 100 for a reception. The Bradley Estate requires you use BC Tent, and we found the pairing to be perfect! Once you book your date with the estate, you will need to contact BC Tent directly. The estate does not manage this piece for you. When our daughter and son-in-law first booked their event, the idea of renting a tent, etc., for 150 people gave us anxiety. However, due to the outstanding service from Valerie at BC Tent, it was a pleasant and stress free experience with exceptional results. There are many options and looks for a tented reception, and the best advice is to take time and look at pictures online for ideas that suit you. Each option has a cost, so keep that in mind when thinking about your budget and check ahead for pricing. Valerie answered questions promptly, and if they didn't carry a particular item or look, she hunted down the information. Don't let a tent rental be a worry - you'll be in great hands with Valerie! We cannot express how pleased we are that our daughter and son-in-law picked The Bradley Estate for their wedding. The memories we now have at the estate are priceless. It is a beautifully appointed, magical place for a special event of any size. Just walking on the property brings a smile to ones face! The best part is having the grounds open to the public, so we're able to continue to enjoy the estate for years to come! Beverly Ann, Lisa, and Valerie, thank you again for everything. The day was a joy beyond words, and the estate will continue in our fondest memories! read more

I agree with what everyone says about how beautiful this estate is... BUT I didn't have a great experience with the event coordinator Beverly Ann. She comes off as being very welcoming and friendly but unfortunately has a negative personality. I was willing to make adjustments where needed to accommodate the requirements of this beautiful estate. My initial reaction was surprising to know that the party has to end at 10pm but I told her it's fine - alcohol is only served for 5 hrs but has to end 30 mins ahead which I also said it was no big deal (but she threw that out there thinking it would be an issue but it wasn't). Basically, anything she threw out that might be a factor I came back and said it's totally ok because this is the place we want. But again, she was very doubtful and came across as not wanting our business. I did comment on how her attitude was coming across just to get it out there so theres no misunderstanding and she's like "well I just want you to know these things and I don't think this is the right choice for you". I told her many times that this is "the place" we want so I'll do everything to make it work out no worries, its no big deal to us as we are not picky. It seems like it's just really come down to her not wanting our business hence the attitude. The negativity was consistent -why would someone be so negative when the bride isn't and willing to make adjustments? and finally I couldn't take it and had to let this estate go. She definitely didn't represent this estate well and it's a shame. read more