The Space

Nestled in by the woods, near the end of a cul-de-sac

in what many of us know by the colonized name of Amherst,

The Maple Hill Play Garden sits on occupied Nonotuck, Nipmuc and Pocumtuck land.

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We are in the process of learning how to build relationship with our local Nipmuc relatives,

and give back in ways that the people actually want. We have a long, long way to go.

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We are very new in this process, and are learning much along the way.

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If you would like to learn more from/about our local Hassanamisco Nipmuc relatives

(based out of the Hassanamisco Nipmuc reservation in Grafton, MA) from their perspective - including their histories to the present; their take on building relationship/giving back; and their thoughts on land acknowledgements - please visit their website using the following link:

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This website includes a series of informative webinars that are helpful for those of us

who are not indigenous to this land, and act as a jumping-off point for our learning.

We are immensely grateful for the teachings they have openly shared here.

 

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In terms of a physical description of the space here:

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The Maple Hill Play Garden backs to the Larch Hill conservation area - a beautiful space

that also abuts Bramble Hill Farm, a local organic farm.

 

Browse through the following photos for a virtual tour of The Maple Hill Play Garden's indoor and outdoor space (please excuse the construction in the transformation of our outdoor area!).

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*As a family with young children ourselves, we do not offer in-person tours at this time.

Please feel free to browse these photos to get a feel for the program space.

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You can also get a feel for our days by clicking

to view our Photos page.