Hi all! Happy Thanksgiving week! I hope you’re gearing up for some time with family and friends — and, of course, plenty of delicious food. I’m grateful for each of you and so glad you’re part of the pod. Thanks for being here and let’s get into it!

Trail of the Week: Whitney & Thayer Woods + Turkey Hill (Cohasset/Hingham)

Once part of a private estate assembled in the early 1900s, Whitney and Thayer Woods now offer more than 600 acres of classic New England forest dotted with impressive glacial erratics. Highlights include Ode’s Den—named for a 19th-century hermit who lived beneath the boulders—Bigelow Boulder, and a serene grove of American holly. In spring, the Milliken Memorial Path bursts with rhododendrons and azaleas from a 1920s “wild garden.” Adjacent Turkey Hill adds 62 more acres and a 187-foot summit with sweeping views of Cohasset Harbor; look for the remains of a Cold War–era radar station near the top. A perfect blend of natural beauty, history, and quiet surprises. Info to plan your visit.

Upcoming Happenings

December 5th: Plymouth’s Town Tree Lighting 4:30pm (info) 

December 5th: Holiday Wreath Workshop at Sea Salted in Pembroke 6-7:30pm (ticketed event) 

December 6th: Candy House Decorating with the Crafty Place Studio in Hingham 6:30pm-8:00pm (ticketed event)

December 6th-December 31st: Light the Night at Brewster Garden in Plymouth sunset to sunrise 

December 13th: Pictures with Santa at Vitamin Sea Brewing in Plymouth 12-2pm

Happenings

Thursday

Turkey Trot in Plymouth 7:30am (info)

Friday

Mistletoe Market at Mistletoe Acres Tree Farm in East Bridgewater 9am-3pm (info) 

Sunday

Kid Lit Event at Book Love in Plymouth 10am-1pm (info)