At Mabel, nature is more than a motif—it’s a guiding philosophy and a living presence integrated into everyday life. Every detail—from energy efficiency and superior air quality to bird-safe window glazing—reflects Mabel’s commitment to sustainability, wellness, and thoughtful living. With architecture rooted in old-world craftsmanship and informed by modern innovation, Mabel offers a peaceful retreat that’s deeply connected to the energy and culture of Chelsea. Designed with purpose and botanical beauty, Mabel isn’t just a place to live—it’s a place to flourish.
Built to Passive House standards, each home offers exceptional insulation, filtered air, and energy efficiency for healthier, more comfortable living.
Naturalist. Guardian. Visionary. The Inspiration of Mabel
Mabel Osgood Wright was a pioneering writer and conservationist whose work helped shape the early environmental movement in America. Born in New York City in 1859, Wright’s ambitions to pursue a career in medicine were discouraged by her father, who believed women had no place in the profession. A sharp observer and skilled wordsmith, Wright developed an early appreciation for nature, and at the age of 16, published her first nature essay in The New York Evening Post.
Throughout her prolific career as a nature writer, Wright wrote extensively about birds, gardens, and the beauty of wild places, illuminating the delicate balance between humans and the environment. Some of her most notable works include The Friendship of Nature (1894), Birdcraft (1895), and Flowers and Ferns in Their Haunts (1901). Wright also published numerous stories for children with the hope that younger generations would be raised with a greater appreciation for nature and preservation.
Wright believed deeply in the power of connecting people to nature. Beyond her writing, she was a founding member of the Audubon movement and a developer of one of the first private bird sanctuaries in the United States, serving as a powerful advocate for wildlife protection and ecological stewardship when the concept of conservation was just beginning to take root.
During a time when few women’s voices were heard in science or ecology, Wright quietly cultivated a legacy of wonder, stewardship, and care for the natural world. Though not a household name, Mabel Osgood Wright shaped the course of environmental thinking in the 20th century. Her vision of harmony between people and the natural world continues to resonate throughout the growing movement toward sustainable living and design.
Mabel serves as a tribute to Mabel Osgood Wright’s vision, dedication, and influence, and is a part of MAG Partners’ growing portfolio of residential buildings named after historical and influential women.
Mabel Osgood Wright was a pioneering writer and conservationist whose work helped shape the early environmental movement in America. Born in New York City in 1859, Wright’s ambitions to pursue a career in medicine were discouraged by her father, who believed women had no place in the profession. A sharp observer and skilled wordsmith, Wright developed an early appreciation for nature, and at the age of 16, published her first nature essay in The New York Evening Post.
Throughout her prolific career as a nature writer, Wright wrote extensively about birds, gardens, and the beauty of wild places, illuminating the delicate balance between humans and the environment. Some of her most notable works include The Friendship of Nature (1894), Birdcraft (1895), and Flowers and Ferns in Their Haunts (1901). Wright also published numerous stories for children with the hope that younger generations would be raised with a greater appreciation for nature and preservation.
Wright believed deeply in the power of connecting people to nature. Beyond her writing, she was a founding member of the Audubon movement and a developer of one of the first private bird sanctuaries in the United States, serving as a powerful advocate for wildlife protection and ecological stewardship when the concept of conservation was just beginning to take root.
During a time when few women’s voices were heard in science or ecology, Wright quietly cultivated a legacy of wonder, stewardship, and care for the natural world. Though not a household name, Mabel Osgood Wright shaped the course of environmental thinking in the 20th century. Her vision of harmony between people and the natural world continues to resonate throughout the growing movement toward sustainable living and design.
Mabel serves as a tribute to Mabel Osgood Wright’s vision, dedication, and influence, and is a part of MAG Partners’ growing portfolio of residential buildings named after historical and influential women.