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Things to Do This Weekend in Litchfield County: Events and More!
Explore fun and exciting events in Litchfield County: concerts, sales, workshops, comedy, and more this weekend!
Savor Litchfield 2025
Join us on Sunday, September 14 for Savor Litchfield, the culinary event of the year at South Farms in Morris!
A Perfect Getaway to Essex, Connecticut
Explore historic Essex, CT—boutiques, river views, museums, and inns make it a charming New England day trip.
The Garden Guide
Celebrate spring with local garden experts transforming outdoor spaces through landscape design, plants, and handcrafted garden elements.
Featured Eats
Restaurants, libations, and local food
The Owl Wine & Food Bar New Preston
Experience cozy, elevated dining at The Owl Wine & Food Bar, featuring award-winning pizza, seasonal dishes, and charm.
The Woodland Restaurant: Celebrating 40+ Years in Lakeville
The Woodland in Lakeville thrives after 40 years, serving superb seasonal dishes, sushi, and classic American food.
House & Home
Crafting beautiful domestic sanctuaries
Luxury Mini-Break in NYC: Stay at The Mark Hotel
Experience art, fashion, and fine dining at The Mark Hotel—NYC’s luxury boutique escape just two hours from Litchfield.
Belden House & Mews: Litchfield’s Luxury Boutique Hotel
Discover Belden House & Mews, a historic-meets-modern luxury hotel in Litchfield offering design, wellness, and exceptional service.
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Three-time Emmy winner Margo Martindale reflects on her acclaimed career, her latest roles—including Dead Letters and The Twits—and her love for Litchfield County. In this candid Q&A, she shares stories of discovery, resilience, and home in Kent, Connecticut, where the actress finds peace between projects.

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Scenes from the Litchfield green today.  One of the many protests.  being held across the county, state, and country.
Plan Your Next Escape!
Join our editor, Mary Beth Lawlor, for a charming getaway to Essex, CT—full of small-town charm, scenic spots, and local favorites.
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Books & Blooms Fundraiser 2025 is celebrating their 10th anniversary at The Cornwall Library, on Friday, June 20 at 5:30pm and Saturday, June 21 at 10am. Click link in @thecornwallctlibrary bio for more info and to register.

Enjoy cocktails and live music at The Cornwall Library on Friday evening after a presentation at the Cornwall Town Hall by Dee Salomon. On Saturday tour four gorgeous private gardens.

Friday June 20th 5:30pm
What Makes a Garden a Garden?
A presentation at the Cornwall Town Hall by Dee Salomon, who writes, advocates, and consults on native habitat restoration and is the “Ungardener” columnist for the Lakeville Journal.

Following is a cocktail reception at the adjacent Cornwall Library, featuring live music by the Crownback Funk Trio. This group blends funk, blues and jazz to create spontaneous, dynamic soundscapes with every performance.

Saturday June 21 10am- 4pm
Self-guided Tours of Four Cornwall Gardens, explore four delightful Cornwall gardens, two of them new to the tour.

At the Library, Thinking About Gardens Exhibit of watercolors of Cornwall gardens by Ellen Moon will be on display and a sale of out-of-print garden books.

Tickets cost $40 for the talk and cocktail reception, $30 for the garden tours, or $65 for both.
Purchase on their website: Books & Blooms 2025, or by visiting or calling the Library. @thecornwallctlibrary

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