Living Well in Litchfield County, Connecticut

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Pond Mountain Natural Area

This natural area, maintained by Pond Mountain Trust (PMT), is the enduring legacy of the late Myra H. Hopson. Established by Miss Hopson in 1966, the Trust administers nearly 800 acres in Kent, CT.

Pond Mountain Natural Area is open daily from sunrise to sunset. We hope that you will come often to enjoy its unspoiled beauty.

Pond Mountain Trust
120 Fuller Mountain Rd.
860-927-3827

Macedonia Brook State Park

The 2,300-acre Macedonia Brook State Park originated with a 1,552-acre gift from the White Memorial Foundation of Litchfield in 1918. The park’s exciting terrain has resulted from the slow wearing down of its hard rock formation base. The Blue Trail crosses Cobble Mountain and several other peaks, offering outstanding views of the Catskills and Taconics. Numerous springs and streams add to the pleasure of hiking.

Macedonia Brook State Park

159 Macedonia Brook Rd.

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens

Located in the center of Washington Depot, and of Litchfield County too, The Judy Black Park is a place where the community comes together. It is a place that welcomes artists, musicians, actors, dancers and audiences of all ages. It is home to outdoor movies, farmers markets, children’s arts and crafts, holiday celebrations, tributes to town volunteers, art exhibits, and much more. We take pride in the park and the evolutionary role it plays in our community and we are grateful for the support of the donors, event sponsors, and volunteers who helped to create this place that plays the literal and figurative role as the town square at the very crossroads of our community.

1 Green Hill Road, Washington Green
[email protected]
thejudyblackparkandgardens.org
Instagram: @thejudyblackpark

Sullivan Farm

Sullivan Farm is a vocational and educational agricultural center that benefits local youth by providing marketable skills through hands-on involvement in 21st century farming and agro-business practices. It also provides opportunities for school children to reconnect with New England’s rich agricultural heritage and learn about the benefits of healthy, fresh, and locally grown produce. Sullivan Farm, through its programs, strives to provide a place to expand youth awareness of their relationship with the environment.

Sullivan Farm
140 Park Lane Road, New Milford
203-470-6386

Instagram: @nmsullivanfarm

The Great Brook Sugarhouse

The Great Brook Sugarhouse is open to the public and syrup is sold year round. Educational tours of the sugaring operation are available. Call for info and availability. Open house weekends, which include displays of early sugaring techniques, are held during March. Email for dates and times.

Great Brook Sugarhouse
The Sullivan Farm
140 Park Ln
860-210-2030
[email protected]

Brothers and Sons Sugarhouse

The Brothers and Sons Sugarhouse is a great local sugarhouse that is open year round! Free tours available to watch syrup being made during the winter months, February through March. All visits are free, call ahead and book an appointment today! Brothers and Sons Sugarhouse is also accessible to the handicapped. Groups welcome!  

Brothers and Sons Sugarhouse
998 Saw Mill Hill Rd, Torrington
860-489-2719

Hilljack Sugar Shack

Hilljack Sugar Shack is open 7 days a week, 8am-6pm. There are extended hours for sugaring season. Visitors are encouraged to stop by anytime. Free tours of facilities. School groups welcome. For tours larger than 7, please call ahead to schedule.

Hilljack Sugar Shack
74 Wilson Rd.
860-482-6052

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