Solar Open House Weekend – 10/3 & 10/4/15

 

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‘Solar Open House’ Weekend & the Last ‘Open Gardens’ of 2015

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Michael standing in front of the solar home at Distant Hill Gardens.

Distant Hill Gardens in Walpole NH, will be having the final ‘Open Gardens’ of the season, and a
‘Solar Open House’ Saturday and Sunday, October 3rd and 4th,
from 10am to 4pm.

The Passive Solar Home at Distant Hill Gardens will be the main focus of the the weekend, with its Trombe Wall and Sunspace, a 3.15 kW roof-mounted Photovoltaic (PV) solar electric array, a ground mounted Evacuated Tube Solar Hot Water Heater and a Mini-split Heat Pump ductless heating and cooling system.

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Michael and Kathy Nerrie, the builders of the Distant Hill Gardens, will be available both days to discuss the energy saving features of their home.

As a special treat, ‘Solar Dave’ (aka David Wirth), a local PV installer, will be on hand Saturday from 10am to 2pm to answer your questions. Learn the finer points of installing and producing your own energy from the sun; the advantages and disadvantages of ground, roof, or pole mounted systems; and get updates on the ever-changing State rebates and Federal tax credits that are available for installation of alternative energy systems.

More Interested in Exploring the Woods and Gardens?

If you are more interested in exploring the forest, fields, wetlands, and gardens of Distant Hill than the house, the entire 58 acre property is open both days from 10 am to 4 pm. Stroll the many paths through the Beautiful Cultivated Shrub Gardens; search for the dozens of Whimsical Metal sculptures hidden throughout; experience the Quaking Cranberry Bog boardwalk; walk the new half-mile long Accessible Loop Trail; or let the kids explore ‘White-Rock Woods’, a nature play area at Distant Hill Gardens. Also of interest is the unique Stone Circle aligned to the setting sun on the winter solstice, and the geologically unique outcroppings of Stretched Pebbles.

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There is a suggested donation of $5.00 per adult

All proceeds will be go toward the Accessible Trail Fund.

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Please visit www.distanthill.org for more information and directions.

or call Michael at 603-756-417910/3 & 4

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