Living Well in Litchfield County, Connecticut

Woodbury

Antiques

Auth Antiques in Woodbury has over 40 years of passionate experience with antiques and art. They specialize in 18th century and 19th century formal, country and provincial furniture and accessories. Their purchasing is ongoing so they have an evolving inventory. They design furniture for their clients’ particular needs as well as curate partial or entire collections.

480 Main Street South, Woodbury
450-202-0934

Farm Fresh Home offers goods from recycled industrial objects, refurbished furniture, and beautiful plates and glasses, as well as new, environmentally friendly, and local items. Takes a bit of time to really see everything.

107 Main Street North, Woodbury
203-263-6400

Monique Shay Antiques features six barns full of French Canadian antiques! High quality tables, armoires, cupboards and accessories.

920 Main Street South, Woodbury
203-263-3186
moniqueshay.com

We sales antique, new, vantage and modern rugs.
We also appraise and service any kind of rugs. Our services include cleaning, restoration and repairs.

572 Main Street south
Woodbury CT 06798
(203) 263-5666

Homepage

A second-generation antiques dealer and expert in American furniture and folk art with “historic appeal.” The engaging Mr. Mattox likewise directs a lively auction.

82 Main Street North, Woodbury
203-263-2899
antiquetalk.com

Arts

We sales antique, new, vantage and modern rugs.
We also appraise and service any kind of rugs. Our services include cleaning, restoration and repairs.

572 Main Street south
Woodbury CT 06798
(203) 263-5666

Homepage

This new foundation is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to advancing the careers of conservatory-trained operatic vocalists by offering a summer residency in vocal performance in the beautiful Litchfield Hills. Their Litchfield Hills Food, Wine and Opera Gala-A Musical Feast! was a huge success this summer, so we are looking forward to next summer’s repeat performance.

Connecticut Summer Opera Foundation 
PO Box 112, Woodbury
203-232-9028

Beauty

Licensed eyelash technician offering extensions, lifts & tints, makeup, eyebrows, and waxing.

Elite Cosmetics
660 Main St. S, Suite 4, Woodbury
203-864-5678

Brenda Tate

Specializing in brow shaping, tinting, henna, lamination, face and body waxing.

Rebecca Esthetics
428 Main St S, Woodbury
203-364-4217

Causes

Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust has the mission to foster understanding and appreciation of nature, art and the wonders of the natural world through land preservation, stewardship and education. They aim to safeguard a future in which the scenic landscapes, forests, wetlands, agricultural lands, and wildlife habitats are preserved forever, while being a leading center for environmental education for all ages.

Flanders offers regular opportunities for members and friends to share their skills and interests with the organization and community. They rely on its volunteers to carry on its mission of preserving and caring for more than 2,300 acres of protected property in the region.

Flanders Nature Center
5 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury
203-263-3711

Clothing

A Woodbury women’s shop that carries a wide range of styles, sizes, and price points.

Shop Cathy B
641 Main St South, Woodbury
203-586-1919
Instagram: @shopcathyb

Education

K-12th grade students receive individualized instruction to meet their academic needs.

KB Learning Center
682 Main St S. #E-2, Woodbury
203-586-1920
Instagram: @kandblearningcenter

Farms

We have been caring for animals at Highwire Deer and Animal Farm since 1982. We love animals and our wonderful family of exotic and not-so-exotic animals love people, especially kids, to visit, touch, and feed them. From goats and deer to our “Z-Donk” and kangaroo, our animals welcome you and your family to come and visit us.

Highwire Deer and Animal Farm 
68 Park Road
Woodbury, CT
203-263-4522

Hogpen Hill Farms is a 243-acre tree farm and landscape sculpture park in Woodbury with over 100 Edward Tufte artworks. Drive-ins are welcome when the art park is open and admission fee is $80 per car.

Hogpen Hill Farms
100 Weekeepeemee Rd

This is a dairy farm in continuous operation since 1905, with generation 4 as the current operators and 8 children in generation 5. We have a roadside vegetable stand and also grow 50 acres of sweet corn for wholesale sales. We have a large garden and grow squash, cucumbers, eggplant and tomatoes that we have for sale along with the sweet corn. We also offer our own beef for sale at the stand. In the fall, we offer a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, including a hayride to the field. We offer a large selection of fall items, including sugar pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, bundled cornstalks and straw.

Logue Farms Inc.
124 Quassapaug Road
Woodbury, CT
Instagram: @loguefarmsinc

Ox Hollow Farm is a diversified, family operated farm nestled at the gateway of Litchfield County. Its mission is to provide hormone and antibiotic free products to consumers. Alongside their farm stand and engagement in farm markets, they also have a barn store in Woodbury, CT open on Saturdays and Sunday in the summer. 

Ox Hollow Barn Store
478 Good Hill Road
Woodbury, CT
860-567-0236

The Farm, Woodbury CT has been specializing in Agricultural Diversity since 1988. Selling fresh Produce, Flowering Plants and Vegetable Transplants, Pantry Products, Sunflower Fields, Corn Maze, Pick Your Own Pumpkins. Products available at their farm store, farmstead, and online.

The Farm Woodbury CT
281 Weekeepeemee Road, Route 132
Woodbury, CT
203-263-4550

Instagram: @farmwoodburyct

Woodbury Farm Market, located in the picturesque town of Woodbury Connecticut, has been a family owned business for over 60 years. We strive to set ourselves apart from other garden centers by stocking only the healthiest, most beautiful hanging baskets and mixed containers. Our garden center offers a wide variety and unique selection of high-quality plants and garden related merchandise. We grow many of our own “hard to find” varieties of annuals and perennials, and always “hand-select” our plants from the most reliable local growers. In addition to being a full service Garden Center, we are a Platinum Dealer for the Big Green Egg Charcoal Grill.  We look forward to each and every exciting new season, while providing our customers with a friendly, courteous staff.

Woodbury Farm Market
717 Main Street South, US Route 6
Woodbury, CT
203-263-2175

Instagram: @woodburyfarmmkt

Woodbury Sugar Shed began in 1982 as a backyard maple syrup making hobby. Since then, we’ve grown to produce hundreds of gallons of fine quality maple syrup every year along with many other agricultural products. Stop by and take in the sights and smells of maple syrup making. Sample a few different grades of maple syrup and discover which one is your new favorite. Learn about how and why maple syrup became an important part of New England heritage. The sugar house location is a seasonal location for our farm, ONLY open February and March.

Woodbury Sugar Shed
41 Washington Road – Route 47
Woodbury, CT
203-263-4550

Food

Dottie’s Diner, a vintage-inspired diner, is one of the best breakfast spots in the northwest corner. Enjoy perfect poached eggs, sausage, crispy potatoes, and a hot cup of coffee. Known for their delicious donuts, you can buy a dozen to take home. The place is always packed, but waiting times aren’t long. The staff is always cheerful and quick to respond to any request. It’s a great place to meet up with friends for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Open at 7am to 3pm everyday.

Dotties Diner
740 Main St South
203-263-2516

El Camión serves award winning tacos and burritos, using locally grown produce. People line up for their fresh, healthy foods with bold flavors. Credit cards accepted.

El Camion
308 Sherman Hill Rd, Woodbury
203-405-3008

Each year Flanders Nature Center taps and collects sap in February and March from dozens of trees at the nature center and around town. They have a lovely sugar house, Flanders nature Center Maple Sugar House, which is open for tours.

Flanders Nature Center 
5 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury
203-263-3711

Carole Peck’s focus on fresh, local ingredients coupled with exquisite meal presentation and impeccable wait staff, has made Good News Café a mecca for those who know what truly good food is all about. Examples of what you might find at this first rate restaurant include scrumptious seasonal (and vegetarian) dishes (wonderful soups and salads), unusual and intriguing dishes such as mixed game grille, consisting of quail, venison and wild boar. The interior is comfortable and elegant. The walls are decorated with an ever changing art exhibit. A must if you are in the area. Reservations.

Good News Restaurant and Bar
694 Main St South
203-266-4663
Instagram: @goodnewsrestaurantandbar

A bistro-style dining experience featuring New American dishes with an Italian flair. They work closely with local farmers. There is a private room for gatherings, a covered patio for outdoor dining, a full bar, and take-out is available, as well as catering and a food truck for off premise events.

John’s Cafe
693 Main St South, Woodbury
203-263-0188
Instagram: @johnscafe693main

With the feel of a larger supermarket, yet with the intimacy of a grocery store, Labonne’s Market manages to straddle the two by providing a well-organized shop where you can buy a range of foods. Their meat and fish department is extensive, with a large selection of prepared foods at their deli. They have a wide variety of made to order gift baskets starting at $25 and they can provide local delivery. They also sell fresh sushi made daily on the premises. Fairly nice bakery section.

Labonne’s Market
238 Main St South
203-263-1940
Instagram: @labonnes

Modern American restaurant. They celebrate and encourage local, organic and sustainably harvested food and spirits.

Marketplace Kitchen and Bar
641 Main St South, Woodbury
203-586-1215
Instagram: @marketplace.kitchenandbar

We’ve all been waiting for New Morning Natural & Organic to move to their new, expanded location and it’s finally happened. You can pretty much find anything you are looking for if you are in the market for organic and natural foods, supplements, gifts, all natural skin care products, prepared foods, bulk grains, seeds and nuts, fresh produce, eco-friendly products, meats, and baked goods. Check their website for daily specials of ready-to-eat natural and organic foods served at The Provender, their prepared foods counter. They offer a range of classes and lectures as part of their mission to educate people on achieving a sustainable, healthy lifestyle (again, check their website as some of these classes require a fee and registration).

New Morning Market 
129 Main St North
203-263-4868
Instagram: @newmorningmarket1971

If you appreciate tasty, fresh breads, pastries, pies, tarts, then you have reached the heavenly Ovens of France. They also make daily soups and great coffee. Most people tend to pick up the goodies and bring them home, but if you want to relax and indulge, you can sit at a table outside and savor a cup of fresh brewed coffee (their cappuccino is the best!) and a freshly made croissant.

Ovens of France
660 Main St South, Woodbury
203-263-2540

Since 1956, The Charcoal Chef has been cooking for families. They offer a wide variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner comfort food—many of them prepared on a charcoal grill, stoked with real Kingsford charcoal briquettes. They serve all the charcoal-grill classics, like burgers, NY strip steak, rainbow trout and now St. Louis Ribs. Plus, entrees on the lighter side, like Cobb salad, turkey club.

670 Main St. N, Woodbury
203-263-2538
thecharcoalchef.com

 

The Olive Tree Restaurant serves delicious homemade cuisine. Full service dining room surrounded by windows and overlooks the outdoor patio. The perfect spot for a cozy meal or to celebrate any occasion.

The Olive Tree Restaurant
1204 Main St South, Woodbury 
203-263-4555

The Woodbury Farmers’ Market is open every Wednesday from 3 – 6 pm, from July 7 to September.

Woodbury Farmers’ Market
717 Main St South, Woodbury
203-263-2175

The Woodbury Sugarshed is open to the public. Saturdays and Sundays from the end of February through the end of March for maple syrup demonstration hours, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Open daily year round.

Woodbury Sugarshed
41 Washington Rd
203-263-4550
[email protected]

Furniture

We sales antique, new, vantage and modern rugs.
We also appraise and service any kind of rugs. Our services include cleaning, restoration and repairs.

572 Main Street south
Woodbury CT 06798
(203) 263-5666

Homepage

Furniture

We sales antique, new, vantage and modern rugs.
We also appraise and service any kind of rugs. Our services include cleaning, restoration and repairs.

572 Main Street south
Woodbury CT 06798
(203) 263-5666

Homepage

Garden Centers

For over 40 years the Dietrichs have offered the finest seasonal garden and greenhouse products.

The Garden
155 Main St North, Woodbury
203-266-4439
Instagram: @thegardenct

Gardens

Set in historic Woodbury’s village center, the Glebe House Museum offers the visitor a glimpse of Revolutionary War era Connecticut. The simple but elegant 18th century farmhouse is furnished as the home of the Reverend John Marshall, who lived in here during the American war for Independence. In 1926, famed English horticultural designer and writer, Gertrude Jekyll was commissioned to plan an “old fashioned” garden to enhance the newly created museum.  The Glebe House garden includes 600 feet of classic English style mixed border and foundation plantings, a planted stone terrace, and an intimate rose allée.

49 Hollow Road, Woodbury
203-263-2855
glebehousemuseum.org

Goods

Auth Antiques in Woodbury has over 40 years of passionate experience with antiques and art. They specialize in 18th century and 19th century formal, country and provincial furniture and accessories. Their purchasing is ongoing so they have an evolving inventory. They design furniture for their clients’ particular needs as well as curate partial or entire collections.

480 Main Street South, Woodbury
450-202-0934

Farm Fresh Home offers goods from recycled industrial objects, refurbished furniture, and beautiful plates and glasses, as well as new, environmentally friendly, and local items. Takes a bit of time to really see everything.

107 Main Street North, Woodbury
203-263-6400

Established in 1984 and has been responsible for providing outstanding home and garden supplies, Amish made birdhouses, feeders, sheds and the highest quality of Agway Feeds ever since. They also offer delivery.

Green Acres Agway
524 Main St S
203-263-3204

We sales antique, new, vantage and modern rugs.
We also appraise and service any kind of rugs. Our services include cleaning, restoration and repairs.

572 Main Street south
Woodbury CT 06798
(203) 263-5666

Homepage

Home Accents

George Champion Modern Shop is filled with exquisite modern furniture. Their only common quality aside from modernity is pristine condition.

George Champion Modern Shop
442 Main St South, Woodbury
203-263-8442

Landmarks

Set in historic Woodbury’s village center, the Glebe House Museum offers the visitor a glimpse of Revolutionary War era Connecticut. The simple but elegant 18th century farmhouse is furnished as the home of the Reverend John Marshall, who lived in here during the American war for Independence. In 1926, famed English horticultural designer and writer, Gertrude Jekyll was commissioned to plan an “old fashioned” garden to enhance the newly created museum.  The Glebe House garden includes 600 feet of classic English style mixed border and foundation plantings, a planted stone terrace, and an intimate rose allée.

49 Hollow Road, Woodbury
203-263-2855
glebehousemuseum.org

Hogpen Hill Farms is a 243-acre tree farm and landscape sculpture park in Woodbury with over 100 Edward Tufte artworks. Drive-ins are welcome when the art park is open and admission fee is $80 per car.

Hogpen Hill Farms
100 Weekeepeemee Rd

The Jabez Bacon House is an architecturally significant three-story Georgian house built circa 1760 for the man reputed to be Connecticut’s first millionaire. Acknowledged as one of the finest 18th century houses in Connecticut, the Jabez Bacon house combines an extraordinary level of fine workmanship with well-preserved and uniquely beautiful features in superb original condition. Jabez Bacon was a self-made merchant who bought the property in Woodbury in 1758 at the age of 28.  He was a partner in the Derby Fishing Company, which owned ships and traded along the eastern seaboard.  Bacon had a store, now a private home next door, and was said to have sold supplies to the yankee peddlers for all of western Connecticut and into New York and Massachusetts.

Jabez Bacon House
30 Hollow Rd, Woodbury

Outdoors

Each year Flanders Nature Center taps and collects sap in February and March from dozens of trees at the nature center and around town. They have a lovely sugar house, Flanders nature Center Maple Sugar House, which is open for tours.

Flanders Nature Center 
5 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury
203-263-3711

Hogpen Hill Farms is a 243-acre tree farm and landscape sculpture park in Woodbury with over 100 Edward Tufte artworks. Drive-ins are welcome when the art park is open and admission fee is $80 per car.

Hogpen Hill Farms
100 Weekeepeemee Rd

The Woodbury Sugarshed is open to the public. Saturdays and Sundays from the end of February through the end of March for maple syrup demonstration hours, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Open daily year round.

Woodbury Sugarshed
41 Washington Rd
203-263-4550
[email protected]

Pursuits

The Golden Button Arts & Craft Studio is for people of all ages. From painting nights for adults (with cocktails and snacks) to children’s birthday parties, machine sewing classes, crochet, hand sewing, woodland arts, needle felting, and even family art nights, there’s something for everyone. The founder, Kate Gorham, is a painter and crafter, herself, working in many different mediums from paint to fibers. Kate always welcomes you with a smile, is very creative, and really fantastic with kids and adults. As a teaching artist, she passes on her passion and experience to her students inspiring them to create and enjoy the process. See our article on the studio here.

122 South Pomperaug Avenue, Woodbury
203-910-9948
[email protected]
goldenbuttonshop.com

Speciality

Piccirillo Tile and Marble offers sales and custom installations including: American and imported tile, granite, travertine, limestone, marble, porcelain, mosaics, glass, large format and much more.

Piccirillo Tile and Marble
59 Hazel Plain Rd, Woodbury
203-263-0603

Wellness

Licensed eyelash technician offering extensions, lifts & tints, makeup, eyebrows, and waxing.

Elite Cosmetics
660 Main St. S, Suite 4, Woodbury
203-864-5678

Integrative Dermatology of Woodbury, LLC offers a comprehensive approach to the general health and wellness of the largest organ, your skin. Caroline Kyle, MD is a board-certified dermatologist with a background in nutritional sciences, helping patients use an evidence-based, integrative approach to treating common skin conditions, and improving overall health along the way.
Office hours starting April 17th, Wed 8-4pm, Thurs 1-5pm, & Friday 8-4pm.

247 Main St. South/Woodbury, CT 06798
Phone number of the Listing
(203) 592-8448
http://www.carolinekyle.com

SpringRoot Acupuncture and Wellness offers private acupuncture, community acupuncture, facial rejuvenation, ear acupuncture, and asian bodywork.

SpringRoot Acupuncture and Wellness
40 Main St. N
203-266-9088

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