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American Mural Project (AMP)

April 11, 2025

AMP is a nonprofit organization that celebrates American workers and inspires collaboration. In addition to its centerpiece “art of work” mural exhibit—the largest indoor collaborative artwork in the world—AMP offers educational programs for all ages and an eclectic lineup of live events. AMP’s mural exhibit depicts diverse workers on a grand scale and tells real-life workers’ stories. The exhibit is open to the public on Fridays (10am-5pm), Saturdays (10am-5pm), and Sundays (12pm-5pm). Volunteers support AMP’s mission through program assistance, event help, and maintaining this unique cultural landmark, which is a renovated historic mill building.

90 Whiting St, Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-3006
https://www.americanmuralproject.org/

Soulbury

January 15, 2023

Soulbury is an eclectic gift shop located in Woodbury featuring one-of-a-kind items from local artisans, small businesses, fair-trade, vintage, plants, and more. A warm and bohemian styled house in Woodbury offering homemade clothing, plant holders, plants, crystals, jewelry, and much more.

Soulbury
813 Main St S, Woodbury
203-405-1995

White Memorial Conservation Center

January 25, 2022

A 501(c)(4) organization, dedicated to protecting its forests and countryside, and offers countless trails and paths for visitors to explore. White Memorial offers over 40 miles of trails that cover various habitats and are open to non- motorized recreation, as well as a glimpse into the natural diversity found throughout the wildlife sanctuary.

White Memorial
80 Whitehall Rd, Litchfield
860-567-0857

Kent Barns

May 3, 2021

Enjoy the shops, galleries, restaurants, and other businesses in the more than dozen buildings. It is the ideal place in any season to spend time browsing shops, galleries, and restaurants.

Kent Barns
6 N Main St.
860-866-8066

52 Main

December 1, 2012

It’s about time we got some tapas around here! This is a favorite stop after (or before) catching a first run at The Moviehouse a few doors down. And they made finding the place easy. Holed up there on a recent rainy night with sangria, plate of patatas bravas and live guitar music, we were temporarily transported to Spain – but glad to be so close to home.

www.52main.com

Pine Plains Fine Wines & Spirits

December 1, 2012

We’ve admired the minimalist beauty of their print ads for years, but the impressively stocked shelves of this specialty shop are the real attention grabbers. Stop in before your next picnic, dinner party or drive home for a thoughtfully selected bottle. Or case.

www.pineplainswine.com

Wassaic Project

December 1, 2012

An art star comes to the Berkshire Mountain foothills in the nearby hamlet of Wassaic. Wassaic Project is a multi-disciplinary residency program and contemporary exhibition space within an exceptional old mill, their annual summer festival is not to be missed. An inspired example of community integration.

www.wassaicproject.org

Troutbeck

December 1, 2012

Make like the 1920’s NYC literary set and make a date with this stately stone country inn. Set on over forty verdant acres, the Troutbeck resort features an English garden, babbling brook and an internationally recognized restaurant.

www.troutbeck.com

Back in the Kitchen

December 1, 2012

Two words – Intelligentsia coffee. Back in the Kitchen is housed on the second floor of a darling, century old red brick building. Fresh baked goods, creative sandwiches such as BL roasted T, and a duo of soups are house made daily. Main Street’s back!

www.backinthekitchen.com

Hammertown Barn

November 11, 2012

No one should go home from an excursion empty handed – who says all trinkets and keepsakes must come from abroad? Part of a locally owned (seek out the amazing Joan and her informative, fun blog) trio of stylish home décor stores, country living never looked so chic. Hammertown Barn regularly run remarkable red tag sales and we can’t get enough of their well curated, often quirky finds.

www.hammertown.com

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