The A.D. Makepeace Company, based in Wareham, is the world's largest cranberry grower, the largest private property owner in eastern Massachusetts, and a recognized leader in environmentally responsible real estate development and stewardship. Cranberries are our heritage and our livelihood. Our 160-year history in the cranberry industry affects the way we do business, and it strengthens the communities we build.
Life on the Bog for the week of September 4th, 2018
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Back to School
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The Plymouth Public Schools' Visual and Performing Arts program created a truly inspiring message to staff for this year's back to school kickoff. More than 150 students participated in a performance of the song "This Is Me." The performance, which you can view here, is certain to give you chills. Bravo to the students and staff, and have a great year!
Press Releases
- Makepeace, Campanelli to Develop Apartments at Redbrook
- March 26, 2018
Two multi-generational family businesses with deep ties to southeastern Massachusetts will team up to build a new rental neighborhood containing 184 apartments in the heart of Redbrook.
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- Make It Better With Cranberries
- November 6, 2017
Enter our cooking contest to show off your skills with cranberries!
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- More Awards for Redbrook
- October 25, 2017
A.D. Makepeace Company's new village in Plymouth nets four more Prism awards.
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- Acclaimed Builder Joins Redbrook Team
- September 6, 2017
An acclaimed regional homebuilder has joined the Redbrook team to offer a new type of home option – attached townhomes at a highly competitive price point – at the Village being developed by the A.D. Makepeace Company
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- Independent Bank Corp. and Rockland Trust Company Appoint Michael P. Hogan To Board Of Directors
- April 3, 2017
Independent Bank Corp. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: INDB), parent of Rockland Trust Company, today announced the appointment of Michael P. Hogan to its Board of Directors. Rockland Trust also simultaneously appointed Mr. Hogan to its Board of Directors.
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Upcoming Events
- Pick-Your-Own Cranberry Harvest Tour
- September 19 – October 30, 2018
Create a new tradition this year! Join us for one of these tours and you can dry harvest your own cranberries - then you can brag about it at the Thanksgiving table! The A.D. Makepeace Company is offering two public pick-your-own cranberry tours this year. Our guided tours include a discussion of each growing season, touches upon the history of the cranberry industry and our company, allows for interaction with our farmers, includes the viewing of our wet harvest cranberry operation, and time for guests to dry harvest their own cranberries. For more info, click here.
- Cranberry Harvest Public Tours
- September 22 – October 27, 2018
Visit the world's largest cranberry grower during peak harvest season! The A.D. Makepeace Company is offering public tours during the picturesque harvest season. Our guided tours include a discussion of each growing season, touches upon the history of the cranberry industry and our company, allows for interaction with our farmers, and features the viewing of our wet harvest cranberry operation. For more information, click here.
- 3rd Annual Bog to Table Dinner
- October 4 , 2018
For the third year, the A.D. Makepeace Company and Ocean Spray Cranberries are teaming up for the Bog to Table Dinner. Offering gourmet food and specialty drinks, the evening begins with a cocktail hour in the magically lit cranberry bog. Dinner is served bogside under a tent as the sun sets and the moon rises! For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
- 15th Annual Cranberry Harvest Celebration
- October 6 – 7, 2018
Join us for the 15th Annual Cranberry Harvest Celebration this Columbus Day weekend! Music, games, crafters, delicious food, and more! You can even get in a flooded bog full of floating cranberries! For more information, click here!
- Make It Better With Cranberries Cooking Contest
- November 17 , 2018, 9:00am – 2:00pm
Join us for this year's Make It Better With Cranberries cooking contest! Show off your skills and wow the judges with amazing recipes that incorporate... you guessed it... cranberries! For more information, click here.