Overlooking the Farmington River and only minutes from the Peoples State Forest, the Old Riverton Inn was opened in 1796 by Jess Ives. Originally known as Ives Tavern or Ives Hotel, the Inn provided a resting place for stagecoach drivers and their passengers along the route between Hartford and Albany.
Old Riverton Inn
436 East River Rd, Riverton
860-379-8678
This 205-acre wildlife preserve and environmental education center ensures campers have fun and experience hands-on opportunities from hiking in the meadows to observing animals. The outdoor classroom includes 250 acres of woodlands, farmland, meadows, and ponds.
Pratt Nature Center
163 Paper Mill Rd, New Milford
860-355-3137
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
It’s all about the peony—the variety here will take your breath away.
670 Walnut Hill Road, Thomaston
860-283-1042
treepeony.com
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This independent indie bookstore has been a Kent literary landmark since the 1970’s. House of Books offers best sellers, fiction, non-fiction, classics, local area interest books, independently published titles, works by local authors and a children’s section. Additionally, this bookshop also plays host to a number of author book talks and signings and a monthly book club.
House of Books
10 N Main St, Kent
860-927-4104
The Wish House has an eclectic array of house wares, apparel and children’s gifts. There’s a gallery of local artists’ work in the back and a greenmarket on the lawn in summer.
The Wish House
413 Sharon Goshen Turnpike, West Cornwall
860-672-2969
Joseph Stannard Antiques offers impeccable French Country imports and a “savvy classic” line from the owner/artist himself.
Joseph Stannard Antiques
8 Station Place, Norfolk
860-542-5212
Lighting products, lamp repairs, and great service can be found at the Berkshire Lighting Gallery, a family-run business.
Berkshire Lighting Gallery
10 Prospect Hill Rd.
860-354-0874
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
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
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