This was a rather interesting find for me. I was in the area for donuts, but I stayed for the…read moreRosary Beads. I had done a search on Yelp for obscure things in the state of Massachusetts, and this came up. With only one Yelp review at the time, I was impressed that it even showed up on my search. Nonetheless, I was already in the area, so I figured I had to stop. The beads themselves are giant boulders chained together. If you go up the little hill by the prayer cave, you can see the "Rosary Beads" a little better from the vantage point (with the exception of some overgrown trees.) There is plenty of parking on-site, and the grounds appear to be taken care of. There is even a donation-based section where you can light a candle for someone. Even if you're not necessarily religious, it's worth the stop to walk the grounds and see what it's all about.

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! A FREE EVENT & FREE PARKING! 5 STARS! The Largest Rosary Beads in the World…read moreare located in Holliston.MA about an hour or so drive from Boston. These are part of the Secret Hidden Gems of America that most people have never heard of & have never been to before. This place is so unique; there are some 23 beautiful peaceful acres to explore here in a nature setting . This place combines a bunch of different things together including religious artifacts, a President, the US Military, an Outdoor Walking Trail, a Church, a Pond & Gardens. Now If that's not the most unusual flavor profile you've ever heard of - I don't know what else is? If you drive by Our Lady of Fatima Church you would probably just think it's just another church & wouldn't pay it too much attention at all. That would be a Big Mistake. You can't see what's hidden behind the trees just driving by. First pull your vehicle into the Free Parking Lot. You can't bring food in here. There is a separate place right out in front next to the Free Parking area with Free Picnic Tables so you can eat there. There is a modern church with lots of 60'sish architectural detail including a unique shaped building with skinny stained glass windows. There is also a gift store that you should check out as well. Then you will start your walking journey on the road with The Blessings of Peace to You sign. Travel past The Way of the Cross, the lighted candle stations, Mary & the Children of Fatima scene etc. Then you will see The Largest Rosary Beads in the World measuring a whopping 950 feet long. That's not a typo - 950 feet long. They are made out of giant boulder rocks that were taken from building the I-495 highway. The granite boulders are joined together by giant thick steel chain links that are painted sky blue. It was commissioned by missionary Reverend Oddo Galeazzi in the 1950's. Walk all around the Rosary Beads along the path & you will see different sizes & shapes of the round rocks. There are prayers & dedication plaques on the rocks too. Then follow the rocks all around the road you will see a large green grass field. In the center of the field is yet another Mary & the Children of Fatima statue scene. Then proceed back around to the beginning & follow the chain that goes up the hill. On the side of the hill you will see a staircase; ascend the stairs. You will see several statues as well as a Giant cross of Jesus. Turn & you will see the blue chain link that is attached to a Large blue anchor. A sign is posted saying this is Dedicated to the 35th President of the United States - John F. Kennedy by the US Navy. Most religious statues or artifacts produce a solemn & introspective feeling in people. These Rosary Beads produce quite a different feeling. When people see these Giant Rosary beads & walk along the trail their eyes lights up & a big Smile appears on their faces. It's pretty Cool! Imagine- they made Giant Rosary Beads out of Giant Boulders with Chains. From the hill, you can view the Rosary Beads from a whole different perspective & get a panoramic view of the whole property. There's a lot of exploring to do here so be sure to check out the whole place inside & outside. This is a place of worship & reflection & meditating so be respectful. There is no Fee but it costs a fortune to maintain this place. Please make a donation in the offering box in the front. People who like religious places will love it here. Also people who aren't necessarily religious but just like offbeat, quirky, unique & unusual spots will also find this place quite Amazing. WHAT A GREAT PLACE & IT'S ALL FREE! It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

It was amazing. It was even better than what we were told. It was very small inside, which was…read morewonderful but the moment you pulled into the driveway, it was tons of people up there park so you had to kind of wiggle into his face cause it's parking and you get out all you smell was turkey in the food cooking and everything was amazing and they have some beautiful hanging pots. That were very reasonable and fresh tomato plants. Lots a nice fresh vegetables were very welcoming. We walked in. We explained that 1 of our children give us a gift card and that it was our first time and we wanted to get some lunch so they told us what they're their main item was which was the number two thanksgiving sandwich we then got two containers of their homemade coleslaw, which was wonderful. They had a wide variety of desserts, pies, cakes, cookies, etc. we were so full from dinner from lunch. Excuse me that we did not get dessert but we had promised we would come back we did, however, find out that they do do catering in the platters with absolutely out of this world. They had several kinds of bread as well for the sandwiches this time we got a wrap I think next time we'll definitely probably get it on like a whole-grain bread that they had because the wrap was just too much. But everybody was kind and friendly and helpful and welcoming, and that we were outside waves of the call our name and they brought our sandwiches right out to us. It was so big. We were only able to eat about maybe 3/4 and they brought the rest home for later. Met some nice people there that were singing on the tables and then the young fellow was taking the meat and stuff out of the smoker they had outside and he while we were there they took out the Rose turkey breast that they had been doing in the in the smoker, they also had ribs as well as a ham. They say they run it continuously all the time so I believe that it was just a lot of stuff going on, but there was definitely a lot of choices they had made to order. They also had fresh and they had frozen for you to take home. So this is I really like the variety we will go back.

Picked up some Turkey Dinners for Thanksgiving as I was told the outpost farm is a very popular…read moreplace for thanksgiving turkeys. Since I only needed enough food for two and didn't want to do the whole cooking all day thing, I got a premade dinner that consisted of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and butternut squash - plus gravy and cranberry sauce. The portions/serving sizes were huge - had plenty and then some, leftovers for days!! We got it a few days early and put it in the freezer to keep...Took it out two days before eating time and let it defrost in the fridge. Transferred everything but the turkey to pots/pans on the stove for heating instead of the microwave and put the turkey in the oven day of. It was super easy to reheat everything and get it to temp. I had concerns about the mashed potatoes as those can be weird sometimes but they reheated perfectly. Everything tasted SO good, full of flavor, and very delish! The turkey was very moist and tender - like fall apart and the flavor of the gravy, and sides were all excellent. I think this was probably one of the best turkeys I have had. Definitely want to try the outpost farm again as I am sure everything they have is great. I was very happy with the choice and outcome and it made our Thanksgiving meal like a home cooked meal minus the mess and all the cooking lol.

Hi, I was in Holliston Historical Society as a videographer to cover 2 weddings. The building is an…read moreold barn probably made during the civil war. It's a mid sized barn enough to accommodate up to 150 people. It also has a mezzanine where I placed one of my cameras.If you want some country look wedding, Holliston Historical can be a good choice. In the weddings I covered here, the ceremony was done outside but within the property itself. They putted folding chairs and an arch where the ceremony was held. As it was outside, I placed a wireless mic on the justice of the peace. That took care of the audio and we had a very clear audio. The reception was held in a big white tent beside the barn, As you can see in one of my pictures, they had the tables and chairs there for dining. The speeches were also held there. After dinner, the guests were ushered to the barn where the first dance was held, parents dances, cake cutting, and dancing for the celebration. I give Holliston Historical a 4 star. This is roland of roland video and photo. cheers.

Crazy wine tasting event! Crammed! Beautiful setting, but arriving late to an insane wine tasting…read morewas INSANE! :-) However, Dos Familias was pouring, and after traversing the PhantomGourmet Food and Wine Phest, I think I had it with being squashed by humans! Although the venue was small, folks had a great time, and there was a fantastic selection to sample, in time for the holidays.

It was my first tim here over this past weekend. And I had no idea this even existed. I only come…read moreto Hopkinton for the Start of the Boston Marathon but never actually spend time here wandering around. This cute art center has different exhibits but the one I went to was all about the Boston Marathon. I had signed up to do the special package which included a 13 min slide show about the history of some of the statues that are on the Boston marathon course and just some history about the course/ race itself. And then there was a self guided tour to see the winged foot statues and some others as well. And there was a coupon for food at the start line brewery included too. The person who helped me get my tour started was very nice and helpful. This space is on the small side but it is very nice and clean. Feels a bit on the homey side. I would come back here for sure to check out other art exhibits they put on when it's not marathon season.

Went there this past weekend to see a blues concert in which 3 bands performed. The show was…read morewonderful and it took very little time to transition from one band to the next. Seating was on a first come first serve basis, but everything was well organized. There was a dance floor in front which was an added bonus. I will definitely go back to check out other performances. For $25, it was well worth it!

I booked an amazing sunset cruise for my birthday with Captain Sam. We had a combination of adults…read moreand kids and went out for a beautiful cruise around Monomy island. Captain Sam was very knowledgeable and showed us various landmarks throughout. The boat was amazing - everything looked brand new and there were various areas of the boat for us to hang out in. In particular I loved the fly bridge which had incredible views of the sunset and water. Captain Sam was awesome and played great tunes. I will definitely be booking again in the future for my next girls trip or for a special night with the family. The perfect cape experience!

From the owner: Come aboard the 35' Duffy, "Taken A Chance", with third generation Cape Cod fisherman Captain Sam…read moreCrafts. We offer sport and family charter boats out of Allen Harbor in Harwich Port. Experience the rich fishing grounds of Nantucket Sound, in the tide rips of Nantucket shoals and Monomoy shoals, and the Atlantic Ocean on our fishing boat. From striped bass, fluke, seabass, blue fish, cod, squid, albies, and the GIANT bluefin tuna.... Your lines are bound to get tight! In addition to fishing charters we offer sunset cruises, the best way to top off a great beach day on the Cape.

I have visited Open Doors in Braintree mass on many occasions when I feel like I second-guess…read moremyself on my own intuition on my own healing, bright light. And I never leave there without feeling satisfied with my readings. And the very last time I was there, she explained to me that not only was a healer, in a sense I could help other people more. She inspired me. I bought my first two sets of tarot cards. I bought a beautiful Wind-chime that I leave on my deck it hangs over my deck gardens. And I also I'm looking forward to taking some Reiki classes here . I'm sure many other classes I'll be interested into. I've also purchased several different stones that I carry with me in my pocketbook to protect me while I'm driving. I also put stones inside my zipped pillowcase to help me sleep and stay protected from darkness.. My favorite thing are my Sage and my cleansing candles alongside my protection spray that she recommended that smells wonderful and alongside my spirit guides protecting me, I do feel like the spray helps.. Every time I walk into Open Doors , I'm greeted with such welcoming individuals. You feel like you're home. They're right there to share stories or help you find what you need. I'm looking forward to going back whenever I can. Thank you so much Open Doors sincerely, Jenny Folco.

Great store with good vibes, the staff is amazing. They are well stocked and offer multiple…read moreoptions. Overall a great place to visit.

Chris or "Madman with a Marker" did such a great job on the caricature that he did for a…read morecolleague's going away gift! She loved it and we put it in a frame with a matte border so everyone could sign. It looked AWESOME! Beyond that, Chris turned around the caricature so quickly including all of the special requests (i.e. Boston skyline in the pic, products that we work, etc). He also made it very easy for pick up and was very accommodating to my crazy schedule. Overall, a great experience and I would definitely recommend his services!

Chris did an amazing job for the University of Michigan when he captured some prominent faculty for…read morea colleague's going away party in caricature form. We initially began with three people, but quickly advanced to 13 caricatures that he nailed perfectly! And he completed it in such a fast turn around that made our stress level lower. Simply stated, our request was crazy with many details, but Chris completed the drawing in exemplary fashion with stellar service. If we ever need a caricature artist again, there is no doubt we would ask Chris.

I had a reading with Nancy a little over a year ago it was excellent. I felt so calm and relaxed…read moreafterwards. It is time for another

Nancy recently gave me a reading and provided her follow-up summary…read more I felt that the summary was extremely esoteric and hard to interpret.