Living Well in Litchfield County, Connecticut

Watertown

Arts

Dance studio in Watertown that offers numerous classes and programs such as tap, ballet and acro. They have 3 different competition teams, ranging from ages 5 to 18.

All Star Dance Company
56 Echo Lake Road, Watertown
860-417-2103
 

Blue Horse Arts is a teaching studio. Their mission is to provide high quality art instruction grounded in observation, practice, and theory in a friendly and welcoming environment. This arts center offers instruction in drawing and painting, artist talks, workshops, free community events, and much more. They also hold Music jam sessions with JFoster Music Studios.

Blue Horse Arts Studio
250 Porter St

Glazey Dayz is a paint your own pottery and glass studio. They offer private parties, events, and walk in classes.

Glazey Dayz
27 Siemon Company Drive
Suite 105W
Watertown
860-274-9946
Instagram: @glazeydayz

Images studio is a local family owned photography business. They’ve been serving the greater Watertown community for over 30 years. They specialize in senior portraits, sporting events, publicity opportunities and family and children portraits.

Images Studio
56 Echo Lake Road
Watertown
860-274-1633
Instagram: @imageswatertown

Founded by Michael Feola, Westbury Music offers lessons, repairs and the best musical instruments. They provide school rentals for every instrument.

Westbury Music
686 Main Street
Watertown
860-274-1556

Causes

The Watertown Land Trust is a non-profit organization chartered in 1974 for the purpose of preserving open space in Watertown.  Since that time, they have acquired over 242 acres of open land which is available for public use for passive recreation and education.

The Watertown Land Trust is always looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteers

Watertown Land Trust
P.O. Box 382, Watertown
860-274-0831

Farms

Farm stand selling locally grown fruits and vegetables!
1269 Bunker Hill Road
Watertown, CT
203-648-1238

Visit Evergreen Berry Farm in Watertown and pick your own fresh blackberries, blueberries, and black raspberries. Make sure to try their berry juice ice pops!

Evergreen Berry Farm
435 Bassett Rd
860-274-0825

Hawk Ridge Winery, part of Hidden Breeze Farm, is located in Watertown, Connecticut, a peaceful farm setting in which to enjoy friends, family, and fantastic wine. 

Hawk Ridge Winery/Hidden Breeze Farm
28 Plungis Road
Watertown, CT
860-274-7440

Instagram: @hawkridgewinery

As a family owned and operated farm since 1914, we run on four generations of hard work and determination. We offer the best farm grown and raised products that you’ll find around. With over 50 different items to choose from and almost 470 acres we grow on, there’s no place like Kalenauskas Farm & Market. Farm market hours vary seasonally.

Kalenauskas Farm & Market
360 Sand Bank Road
Watertown, CT
860-274-8132

Take a break from the hectic world around you, come witness the quiet rolling hills of Connecticut, and learn why the curious gentle alpaca’s fiber is comparable only to cashmere at Southwind Farms. You’ll relax and maybe laugh a bit at the antics of these wonderful animals. As you tour our farm, get to know our alpaca family, and peruse the many different types of yarn and other alpaca products Southwind Farms has to offer, you will begin to understand why this is more than just a business for us. It’s a way of life! We would love to show you our 50+ alpacas. All we ask is that you call to schedule a time convenient to both of us.

Southwind Farms
223 Morris Town Line Road
Watertown, CT
860-274-9001

Local Farm Fresh Produce including fruits, vegetables, plants and meats. Local vendors, artisans and musical entertainment will also be attending weekly. Vegetables and fruits from the awesome farmers in our area along with baked goods, jams and jellies, local honey, oils and vinegars, eggs, meats and much more. Come celebrate the people who grow your food.

Watertown Farmers’ Market
Town Garage
690 Thomaston Road
Watertown, CT
860-945-5246

Food

Inspired by the soulful sounds of Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack, 88 Keys on Main—an upscale piano bar and cafe lures patrons back into a bygone era exuding dazzle and glamour. 88 Keys is open Thursday through Saturday nights from 5pm to close. All reservations are made online.

1278 Main St., Suite 6, Watertown
860-417-2414
88keyspianobar.com


A local restaurant who is influenced by the traditions of Pontelandolfo, Italy. They are known for their wood-fired pizza and countryside rustic decor. Fun fact, Fino was featured on Barstool Sports’ One Bite pizza review.

Fino Wood Fired Pizza and Bar
663 Main St, Watertown
860-238-5080
Instagram: @finopizzabar

Best known for their Brooklyn Style Pizza, World Famous Ordinary Joe’s Wings, and delicious fried pickles. Yes, you read that correctly, fried pickles!

Martino’s Pizzaria
213 Davis St, Oakville (Watertown)
860-417-6111
Instagram: @martinospizzact

Roma Ristorante offers authentic Italian food, handcrafted and served in generous portions. They aim to provide each guest a unique and memorable experience. They have been voted the best Italian in Connecticut 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020.

Roma Ristorante
179 Davis St, Oakville
860-274-2558
Instagram: @romaristorantect

Sakura Japanese Steak House has high quality sushi, sashimi, steak, and hibachi prepared with the finest ingredients.

Sakura Japanese Steak House
544 Straits Turnpike, Watertown
860-417-6010

Tree Service

2 Sharon Lane, Watertown
860-601-7948

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