On Our Radar
Faces, places, treasures, and trends that caught our attention
An Art opening in wAshington; bleAcher+everArd
As you make plans for the new year ahead, save these dates for not-to-be-missed annual events in Litchfield County.
pat werner, as photographed by bleacher+everard
Pat Werner weighs in on her upcoming retirement from Washington Montessori School as Head of School for 38 years, and shares her thoughts on a Montessori education.
ellen prindle, as photographed by bleacher+everard
Ellen Prindle has opened a gallery called The Hen’s Nest in Washington Depot featuring a wide array of art by local artists— from paintings and sculpture to furniture and jewelry.
perla meyers, as photographed by bleacher+everard
Back in the 1970s, Washington resident, master chef and cooking teacher Perla Meyers was way ahead of the times as an advocate for fresh, seasonal and local foods, from farm to table.
Sean aylmer, aS photographed by bleacher+everard
Pearly’s, the new family restaurant in West Cornwall has opened with great success by a welcoming community. Stop by for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a cup of coffee and take in the views.
With a new look, opened up walkways, beautiful landscaping and thriving shops, galleries, restaurants, and food purveyors, Kent Barns has become a village within the village.
jack baker, as photographed by bleacher+everard
Three years ago, the Baker brothers looked around at our beautiful rolling hills and decided to bottle it. They call themselves the Batchers of Litchfield Distillery.
Carole PeCk, PhotograPhed by bleaCher+everard
Carole Peck has been serving great food to the Northwest Corner for almost 23 years. She has been at the forefront of the farm-to- table movement before it even existed.
The Judy Black Park and Gardens, PhoToGraPhed By Bleacher+everard
From the Saturday farmers market to the art shows and the movie nights, the Judy Black Park and Gardens has been transformed into a vibrant gathering place.
Stewart r. Skolnick & charleS M. haver, photographed by bleacher+everard
The award-winning firm of Haver & Skolnick Architects has been creating stunning country homes, both inside and out, in the Northwest Corner (and elsewhere) for over 20 years.
Dealer Charles lavigna, photographeD by bleaCher+everarD
With an eye for clean lines, a well-worn patina, and iconic shapes, Charles Lavigna has gathered a collection of furniture called Switch Factory Antiques in his showroom in Bantam.
VINCENT GIARRANO, PHOTOGRAPHED BY BLEACHER+EVERARD
Local artist Vincent Giarrano’s paintings about women and NYC city architecture capture “the small, quiet moments in life when people are truly themselves.”
