Date/Time
February 16, 2022
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Our Neighbors by Nature event is fast approaching and we’re excited to share with you that we will be hosting at Sanctuary in Maynard!
Take a break from cold and dreary February nights to join us at Sanctuary in Maynard for drinks, food, and fun!
Learn about our mission to improve wellbeing through nature and how we are expanding our impact in the community.
Stay tuned for more details on speakers, event happenings, and animal guests!
Please register in advance if able, drop-ins welcome. This is a free event.
Contact us at [email protected], 978-369-2585
Learn more about our event venue, Sanctuary
The church in which Sanctuary is located, was built in 1852 by Amory Maynard, the namesake of the town, and it was not only a place of worship, but a school and gathering hall for all. For more than 150 years the Union Congregational Church was the hub of the community and a destination.
Tens of thousands of residents went to school, worshiped, were married, and were memorialized here. The Union Congregational Church was the default location for large community events, and presidential election campaigns were even held on the outside lawn. In an ever-changing world, the church was the one constant in Maynard, always providing guidance, hope, support, and refuge.
Unfortunately, as the congregation dwindled, the Church fell onto hard times and in 2017 they put the property up for sale. We recognized the historic impact of this property and we promised to honor the history of the Church and restore its prominence as a gathering place for the community.
