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Grassroots Ice Cream

Grassroots Ice Cream in New Milford is known for small-batch ice cream made with care and high-quality ingredients. Produced at the Granby Creamery, many mix-ins—from fruit jams to brownies and cheesecake—are made in-house. Signature flavors like Double Oreo, Goat Cheese Blackberry, and Blood Orange Chocolate Chip sit alongside classic favorites, all rooted in a simple approach: take the time to do things right and never cut corners.

12 Bank Street
New Milford, CT
(860) 799-0057

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Connecticut Watersports

My name is Ian, owner of CT Watersports. We are still actively growing our watersports offerings and now on the lesser known but beautiful waters of Lake Lillinonah near downtown New Milford.

We are now offering fishing charters as a spring, summer and fall activity in addition to our ever popular captained watersports lessons.

143 west st, New Milford, CT
(860) 295-4640
https://connwatersoorts.com

Temple Soulon

Temple Soulon is a boutique hair studio specializing in bespoke color curation, texture-tailored haircuts, and restorative hair and scalp rituals. Designed as an intentionally private, elevated experience, each appointment is unrushed and fully personalized to support long-term hair health and individual expression. Rooted in a holistic approach to beauty, the salon uses low-tox, consciously formulated products and embraces environmentally responsible practices, welcoming all textures, tones, and identities—where care, craft, and environment are equally considered.

Hours: By appointment only

22A Water Street
Torrington, CT
(203) 489-2298
https://templesoulon.com/

Art Tripping, Plein Air Litchfield

Art Tripping is a Litchfield arts nonprofit. Our mission is to create community art experiences, and develop educational programs that nourish creativity; to be a significant catalyst for community development; bring people of various economic and social strata together to develop, inspire, and understand the unlimited possibilities that experiencing art brings to our world.

Art Tripping produces the following:
Plein Air Litchfield, an 8 day open air painting competition with CT artists and artists from around the country. pleinairlitchfield@gmail.com, www.pleinairlitchfield.com

Plein Air Practice Sessions are scheduled year round, free & open to artists of all levels, to work on their craft together at prominent venues organized by Art Tripping.
https://www.pleinairlitchfield.com/post/more-practice-sessions

Art Tripping also facilitates art making experiences/projects with children and adults as a consultant.
arttripping.art@gmail.com, www.arttripping.art.com

Art Tripping is a Litchfield based nonprofit.

(203) 515-9337

Horticulture Therapy Farm, LLC

Psychotherapy practice for individuals: ages 18 and up
Outdoor ecotherapy, horticulture therapy or traditional indoor or telehealth.
Most commercial insurances accepted. Medicaid and Medicare accepted.
Expertise with safety sensitive populations.
Addiction and Recovery and/or Mental Health
Lisa is a Horticulturist and Psychotherapist in long term recovery.

Hours: By appointment only

374 E. Litchfield Rd.
Litchfield, CT 06759
(203) 307-5881
https://lisa-ford7863.clientsecure.me

Andrew Jack Chairs

Andrew Jack Chairs builds custom chairs and woodenware using hand tools and green wood in his home shop in East Canaan. In Sheffield, he hosts green woodworking workshops and he has a gallery with chairs and spoons available for purchase. The gallery & shop at 292 S Main Street in Sheffield is open Wednesday-Sunday 10-2 and by appointment.
Location

292 S Main Street, Sheffield, MA 01257
(508) 332-0230
https://www.andrewjack.net

Tina’s Cafe 38

Tina’s Cafe is more than just a café — it’s a gathering place. Proudly serving downtown Torrington, we offer homemade soups, creative breakfast and lunch options, specialty desserts, and seasonal favorites. We’re passionate about great food, supporting local, and creating a warm space where everyone feels at home.
Visit us at 75 Main Street, Torrington, CT.
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Visit us at 75 Main Street, Torrington, CT
(860) 618-7215
https://www.tinascafe38.com/

Serge Young, Architect

Good architecture has the ability to improve the quality of peoples’ lives. He believes that good architecture is achieved when all parties involved the client, architect and builder-are personally invested and have positive, honest working relationships.

Working Hours: Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm

79 East Willow Street
Beacon, New York 12508
(845) 475-6143

Serge Young Architect: Hudson Valley Architect, Beacon NY

Greenwood Moments Photography

Boudoir, wedding, and photographer serving Litchfield County, CT and beyond. Dedicated to capturing you and your loved ones authentically and beautifully through experiences that are body-positive, queer friendly, and affirming of who you are.

New Milford, CT
(860) 671-8335
https://greenwoodmoments.com

Krafted Brew Lab

A Micro-roaster, Eatery, Mercantile & Espresso Bar in Bantam, CT. Krafted Brew Lab prides itself on bringing the global coffee-culture experience to our coffee lounge and mercantile. Visit our space in Bantam, Connecticut and celebrate the ritual of coffee-making with us.

725 Bantam Road, Bantam, CT 06750
(860) 361-9300
https://www.kraftedbrewlab.com/

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