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The Falls Village Inn

January 1, 2015 admin

Built more than 175 years ago and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Falls Village Inn was restored in 2010 with celebrated New York interior designer Bunny Williams (a Falls Village resident) overseeing the design and decoration. The five guest rooms are a perfect combination of simple sophistication and comfort. A friendly atmosphere, cozy rooms, and delightful food and drink, it’s where the action is.

Accommodations include wireless internet, HD flat-screen TV with satellite service, and a continental breakfast. The Falls Village Inn is two hours and 15 minutes north of New York City or two hours and 30 minutes west of Boston. See our article on the Inn here.

Falls Village Inn
33 Railroad St., Falls Village
860-824-0033
Instagram: @FallsVillageInn

The Golden Button

January 1, 2015 admin

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
info@goldenbuttonshop.com
goldenbuttonshop.com

Whiting Mills

November 2, 2014 admin

Opened in 2004, the Whiting Mills building is home to a variety of artists, craftspeople, retail shops, small manufacturing companies, and a center for artistic, community, and social events. It’s a great place to meet artists. You can commission unique pieces in a wide variety of media including furniture, drapes, weaving, jewelry, pottery, photography, paintings and original art. Check their web site for open studios, demonstrations, and other events.

Whiting Mills
100 Whiting Street
Winsted
860-738-2240

Harris Hill Farm

July 25, 2014 admin

Harris Hill Farm is located just off of Route 109, with beautiful views. They sell pumpkins on Saturdays and Sundays during the month of October. You can pick your own.

Harris Hill Farm
106 Ridge Rd.
860-354-5856

John’s Café

July 1, 2014 admin

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

After School Arts Program ASAP

June 1, 2014 admin

Founded in 1999, ASAP! is a social profit organization recognized as the place for high quality and innovative learning experiences. We believe that when we honor children’s imaginations, invite them to create, encourage them to take risks, and trust their resourcefulness, they will become the empowered, resilient, and compassionate adults the world really needs. Serving nearly 10,000 students throughout CT each year, ASAP! promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its programs.

ASAP
Bee Brook Rd, Unit B, Washington Depot
860-868-0740
Instagram: @asap_arts

Thorncrest Farm and Milk House Chocolates

June 1, 2014 admin

At Thorncrest Farm and Milk House Chocolates, Kimberly and Clint Thorn feed their cows the finest, sweetest hay and natural feed resulting in their signature cream milk and delicious artisanal chocolates, Milk House Chocolates. Made with fresh local orchard fruits, garden herbs, and honey. They also offer cheesemaking classes. Going to their barn to pick up some vanilla milk, chocolates for your hostess, and a quick tour of the barn to say hello to the cows is always a treat!

Thorncrest Farm
280 Town Hill Rd., Goshen
860-309-2545

Katherine M. Elfers Hall, Esther Eastman Music Center

March 27, 2014 admin

The performing arts hall of The Hotchkiss School was designed by and completed in 2005. With views of Lakeville’s Lake Wononscupomuc, the hall is home to the Hotchkiss Concert Series, hosting free classical concerts September through May. Guest artists have included The Fine Arts Quartet, Amerigo Trio, Nordic Voices, The Hartt Symphony Orchestra, and Midori. The hall is also home to Hotchkiss Summer Portals concerts, once again free and open to the public during June and July. Past guests have included Melvin Chen, Miró Quartet, Brentano Quartet, Ida Kavafian, and the Ying Quartet. This is a fabulous venue and the concerts are spectacular.

The Hotchkiss School
11 Interlaken Rd., Lakeville
860-435-4423
slock@hotchkiss.org

Waldingfield Farm

March 25, 2014 admin

A certified organic vegetable farm with a stand located along East Street in Washington.

Waldingfield Farm
24 East St, Washington
860-898-0438

West Hill Sugarhouse

February 16, 2014 admin

West Hill Sugarhouse has maple syrup for sale year round. The Sugarhouse is open during the season. Small groups welcome. Call ahead.

525 West Hill Rd., New Hartford
860-379-9672

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